Linda Austin, BACP
Linda Austin is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who uses clear, straightforward language in sessions.
About Linda
Linda Austin is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who uses clear, straightforward language in sessions. She draws on five years of experience across settings that include criminal justice, domestic abuse support and drug and alcohol services. Linda aims to be direct when needed while also listening without judgement.
Linda uses a collaborative style that treats the client as the expert on their life. She offers honest feedback and practical guidance when it is wanted.
Background and approach
She may share relevant lived experience to illustrate a point or to normalise difficult feelings. Her work covers a wide range of difficulties including relationship and intimacy concerns, family and parenting stress, anger, trauma and abuse, addiction, anxiety and depression. She also supports people with grief, self-esteem, eating issues, compassion fatigue and ADHD-related challenges.
Additional areas include chronic illness, caregiving strain, communication problems and separation or divorce. Throughout sessions she draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centred and Mindfulness therapies, plus Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused techniques. These methods help with managing difficult emotions, building clearer goals and taking small steps towards change.
Linda practices as a British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy registered professional. Sessions are offered in English and are available to people inside and outside the UK. If someone wants to begin, they can use the Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire to arrange sessions.
Details from the counsellor's public professional profile · registration number listed
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| 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.
Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Linda lists on their public professional profile, 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
Ways of working Linda names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor lists and does not check training records.
How therapeutic approaches work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, grief and life changes where getting unstuck is the aim. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, empathy and building a trusting relationship so people can find their own solutions; it is often helpful for self-esteem, relationship issues and emotional distress. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase present-moment awareness, which can help with stress, anger and chronic pain.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences and what feels most helpful. Together they decide whether to use ACT, a client-centred stance, mindfulness exercises or a mix of techniques to suit the situation.
Online sessions via video, phone, live chat or text-based messaging make therapy more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and non-verbal cues. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and suit short check-ins. Live chat and messaging let people write between meetings or choose a format that fits their day. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel while keeping the focus on progress and practical steps.
Frequently asked
What issues does this counsellor help with?
Linda supports a broad range of concerns including relationships, parenting, addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and self-esteem. She also works with problems like chronic illness, caregiver stress, communication and separation.
How would sessions feel in terms of style?
Sessions are direct and collaborative. Linda listens without judgement, gives honest feedback when requested and can offer practical guidance or steps to try between meetings.
What is Linda's background and experience?
She has five years' experience working in settings such as criminal justice, domestic abuse services and drug and alcohol support, alongside general counselling for anxiety and depression.
What accreditation does this counsellor hold and where are they based?
Linda is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts clients both within the UK and internationally.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different practical needs and preferences.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.