Counsellor profile
Linda Henderson, BACP
Counsellor - stress and relationships
See online counselling options- Person-centred therapy
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
About Linda
Linda Henderson is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She has seven years' experience working in the United Kingdom with people who are coping with stress, anxiety, relationships, low self esteem and depression.
She meets people who bring a wide range of concerns. This includes grief, trauma and abuse, difficulties with intimacy and sleeping, parenting stresses, anger and career questions. She also has experience supporting people with ADHD, autism and neurodiversity, and those living with long-term conditions such as multiple sclerosis.
Linda uses a person-centred way of working. That means she listens first and follows what the client brings to the room. She uses practical strategies from cognitive behavioural therapy, mindfulness and solution-focused approaches when these fit the client’s aims.
Her background includes counselling for MIND, MS-UK and work in Primary Care at a GP surgery. She has experience with community projects in Plymouth, training as a Samaritan, and social prescribing work. She can point people towards local and national support services when needed.
Sessions are paced by the client. Linda offers psycho-education and coping strategies where helpful. She works in a trauma-informed way and will not ask anyone to go into material they do not wish to cover.
To begin, people use the service's matching steps and schedule a first session. The focus in early meetings is clarity about what the person wants from counselling and simple practical steps forward.
How her approaches are used in online counselling
Linda uses person-centred work alongside cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness. Person-centred work focuses on listening and following what the client brings, helping the client set the pace and aims. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts, feelings and behaviour and offers practical steps to try between sessions. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and support calmer thinking.Choosing the right approach is part of the early sessions. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and then suggest methods to try. This is a collaborative process and can change as the work develops to suit the client's needs.
The therapist's profile does not specify session formats here, so confirm the available formats before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around work, family and mobility limits. It may also allow shorter check-ins or options that do not require travel, which some people find easier to use alongside their day-to-day life.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, low self esteem and depression, among other concerns listed in her profile.
What approach does she use in sessions?
Her work is person-centred and she draws on cognitive behavioural therapy, mindfulness and solution-focused methods when these suit the client.
How long has she been practising?
She has seven years of experience working in counselling roles across community and healthcare settings.
Which professional body is she registered with?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Can I have sessions in another language?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What are the session formats?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How do I get started with counselling?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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