Linda Austin, BACP
Linda Austin uses an approachable, person-centred style to help people facing difficult changes and ongoing struggles.
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- +18 more
About Linda
Linda Austin uses an approachable, person-centred style to help people facing difficult changes and ongoing struggles. She holds a BACP accreditation, and she brings five years of counselling experience to conversations about stress, anxiety, depression and relationship concerns. Linda keeps language simple and direct so people know what to expect from sessions.
She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness to help people notice unhelpful thoughts without getting stuck in them.
Background and approach
Solution-focused work and motivational interviewing are used to help clients set practical goals and build momentum between sessions. Sessions are conversational and grounded in everyday life rather than clinical jargon. Linda has worked in criminal justice, domestic abuse services and drug and alcohol support.
That background informs her practical approach to issues such as addictions, coping with life changes and anger. She also supports people managing grief, trauma, self-esteem and intimacy-related concerns. People seeking help for parenting and family stress will find straightforward guidance and time to talk things through.
Linda also works with concerns around body image, chronic illness, caregiver stress and career pressures. She is open to discussing LGBT issues and complexities around attachment and abandonment. Sessions focus on small, achievable steps that fit into everyday routines.
Linda values honesty and direct feedback while keeping a non-judgemental stance. If someone wants a counsellor who talks plainly and helps turn ideas into action, she offers collaborative sessions tailored to individual needs.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 406830 | February 2027 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Linda works with
Everything Linda lists, in their own terms.
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Coping with life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Linda lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
She also draws on Client-Centred Therapy, which means sessions focus on listening, acceptance and helping the person lead the conversation. That approach suits people who need space to make sense of their feelings without pressure to follow a set plan.
Finding the right method is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences at the start and adjust techniques as needed. This is a collaborative process that may blend mindfulness, motivational interviewing or solution-focused ideas depending on what helps most.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier to fit around work or caring duties. Live chat and text-based messaging suit brief check-ins, shorter reflections or people who prefer not to use voice or video. Registered and accredited professionals provide these formats so people can choose what fits their routines and comfort.
Frequently asked
What concerns can Linda help with?
She works with a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, stress, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related problems, grief, trauma, self-esteem and parenting and family stress.
What style of therapy does she use?
Sessions are primarily person-centred and conversational. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques to set goals and build coping skills.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has five years of counselling experience and has worked in criminal justice, domestic abuse support and drug and alcohol services, which shapes a practical and direct approach.
Where is she based and what are her credentials?
She practises in the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation as listed in her profile.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Yes, she accepts international clients and offers sessions for people based outside the United Kingdom.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can be delivered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions operate on a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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