- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Mindfulness approaches
- Solution-focused work
About Linda
Linda Austin is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with five years of practice. She works with relationship and family issues, anger, stress and anxiety, and other concerns such as addiction, grief and self-esteem.
She has experience in the criminal justice system, domestic abuse services and drug and alcohol support. She has also run behaviour change interventions and supported people coping with everyday anxiety and depression. That background informs a practical, straightforward way of working.
Linda describes her style as direct and honest. She listens and gives clear feedback when asked. She offers guidance and will share relevant lived experience to illustrate a point.
Clients work collaboratively with her. She treats people as the experts on their own lives while offering structure and different tools. Sessions can focus on managing anger, improving communication, reducing stress or addressing addiction-related concerns.
Therapeutic work uses practical methods such as acceptance and commitment approaches, client-centred conversations and mindfulness practices. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques are available for people wanting short-term change and clearer next steps.
Practical matters such as session cost vary by location and use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session using the online booking option.
Therapies used online and how they help
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and values-led action. It can help when anger or avoidance get in the way of relationships and daily life. Client-Centred Therapy prioritises listening and the client’s own perspective, offering a calmer space to talk through frustrations and decisions. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention skills to reduce reactivity and manage stress and strong feelings.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals and preferences and then try methods that fit the person and their situation. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as understanding grows.
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to schedule regular appointments, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when life is busy. They also let people work from a quieter location and avoid long commutes, which helps therapy fit into everyday routines.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with relationship and family problems, anger, stress, anxiety, addiction, grief and related issues like self-esteem and intimacy concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is direct and collaborative. She listens, gives honest feedback when requested, and uses practical tools to address problems.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of clinical experience, including work in the criminal justice system and domestic abuse and substance use services.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.