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Linda Austin, BACP

Credentials
BACP
Experience
5 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Sessions
Online only
Client ages
Adults, 18 and over

Works with Relationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementCoping with life changes

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Linda Austin works from a straightforward, person-centred approach that helps people get practical clarity and move forward. She uses client-centred listening alongside techniques from acceptance and commitment therapy and mindfulness to support people facing stress, anxiety, low mood and relationship problems. She has five years of experience and has worked in criminal justice, domestic abuse services, and drug and alcohol support.

That background informs a down-to-earth style and an understanding of how difficult situations can affect everyday life.

Background and approach

In sessions she is direct and honest while remaining non-judgemental. She invites collaboration and asks clients to set goals so work stays focused and useful. She may offer guidance and share relevant lived experience when it helps the therapeutic process.

Her areas of focus include relationship and parenting concerns, addiction and recovery work, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, stress and burnout, and issues around self-esteem and identity. She also supports people dealing with chronic illness, caregiving strain and career-related difficulties. Sessions are offered in English and Linda accepts international clients.

Therapy can take different forms depending on what a person needs, and she will work with individuals to choose approaches that fit their situation and aims.

How therapeutic approaches work online

Linda uses acceptance and commitment therapy to help people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and then take actions that match their values; this approach can help with anxiety, low mood and coping with life changes. She also draws on client-centred therapy, which focuses on listening without judgement and helping people find their own answers through supportive dialogue. Mindfulness therapy is used alongside these methods to build simple, practical habits for reducing stress and increasing present-moment awareness.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before, then try methods that fit the person's situation. That collaborative process means approaches can be adapted over time as needs change.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video calls suit more in-depth therapeutic work, phone sessions can be helpful when video is difficult, live chat offers a real-time but less formal option, and messaging lets people check in between sessions or choose shorter, text-based interactions.
What concerns can be addressed in sessions?
Linda focuses on relationship and parenting issues, addiction, trauma, grief, stress, anxiety, depression and self-esteem among other concerns listed in her specialities.
What kind of therapy style does she use?
Her work combines client-centred listening with acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness and solution-focused techniques to help people set goals and take practical steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of counselling experience, including roles in criminal justice, domestic abuse services and drug and alcohol support.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP, which is shown as BACP, and offers services from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Therapy can be delivered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How much does therapy cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

  • Relationship issues
  • Family conflicts
  • Parenting issues

Also listed

Therapeutic approaches

Experience
5 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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