Linda Austin, BACP

Linda Austin is a counsellor with five years' experience working across criminal justice, domestic abuse, and addiction services. She offers straightforward, down-to-earth support and aims to help people manage anxiety, depression and major life changes. Linda uses an honest, collaborative style and listens without judgement.

Her background includes work in drug and alcohol services and behaviour change programmes. She has also supported people affected by domestic violence and those navigating relationship difficulties. This experience informs the practical way she talks through problems in sessions.

Linda blends several therapeutic approaches to suit the person in front of her. She often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take small steps. Client-centred techniques are used to ensure the person sets the pace and focus of each session.

Mindfulness practices are introduced when helpful, to manage stress and anxious thinking. Motivational Interviewing can support people dealing with addictions or wanting to change entrenched habits. Solution-Focused ideas help identify quick, achievable goals in everyday life.

People come for help with relationships, parenting pressures, grief, career stress, self‑esteem and midlife transitions. Linda also supports those coping with chronic illness, caregiver strain, anger, and attachment concerns. She works in English and accepts international clients, and holds BACP registration.

To begin, clients use the site's Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions based on availability. Costs vary by location and are managed through a cancellable subscription.

How Linda's approaches translate to online therapy

Linda commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client‑Centred Therapy in her work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thinking, choose what matters to them, and take small steps towards those values. Client‑Centred Therapy focuses on providing a respectful, non‑judgemental space where the person sets the pace and topics of discussion.

She also brings mindfulness into sessions to help manage stress and anxious patterns. Short mindfulness exercises and breathing techniques can be practised during appointments to build coping skills for everyday life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk through options and adapt methods based on each person's needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative decision and can change as progress is made.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking. Online work can make fitting therapy into a busy week easier and can reduce travel time. It also allows for shorter check‑in sessions when a full appointment is not needed, and can be more convenient when juggling work, caregiving or other commitments.