Counsellor profile
Lynda Somerville, BACP
Counsellor - Stress and Anxiety
See online counselling options- Person centred
- CBT informed
- Goal focused
About Lynda
Counsellor and BACP member, Lynda Somerville has four years of practice supporting adults in the United Kingdom with stress, anxiety, relationships, self esteem, coping with life changes and compassion fatigue. She works with people who are managing work pressure, caring responsibilities, low mood and grief. Sessions aim to be practical and straightforward so people can use what they talk about in day-to-day life.
Lynda draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage anxious thoughts and reduce overwhelming stress. She uses a person-centred style so the conversation follows what matters most to each individual. That means sessions look at current problems and the steps someone can take between appointments.
Her background includes a BSc (Hons) in Psychology and membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She describes her way of working as collaborative and focused on clear goals. Lynda has experience helping people through burnout, relationship strain and major life changes.
In the room she often breaks larger issues into small, workable tasks. She offers straightforward tools people can try between sessions to test what helps. Conversations cover practical coping, ways to rethink unhelpful thoughts, and planning for next steps.
To begin she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and to schedule a first session. The approach is suited to anyone in the UK looking for short- or medium-term counselling to address stress, anxiety, self esteem or life transitions.
How Lynda uses therapeutic techniques in online counselling
Evidence-based techniques such as cognitive behavioural approaches are used to help people notice and test unhelpful thinking patterns. This method looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact and offers practical experiments to try between sessions. Person-centred work focuses on listening and following the concerns the client brings, helping them shape goals at their own pace.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Lynda works with clients to decide what feels most useful, combining methods where appropriate. The aim is to find a working way of addressing stress, anxiety or life changes together rather than sticking to a single method from the start.
Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered therapists can adapt sessions to suit quieter surroundings, less internet bandwidth, or shorter breaks at work, helping counselling fit into everyday life rather than requiring large time blocks.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationships, self esteem, coping with life changes and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapeutic style?
She works in a person-centred way and uses evidence-based techniques to focus on practical steps and clear goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of counselling experience working with adults on issues such as burnout, low mood and grief.
Which professional body is she registered with?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with clients outside the UK?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to book?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.