Linda Luckhurst, BACP
Linda Luckhurst is a counsellor with 15 years of professional practice in the United Kingdom.
About Linda
Linda Luckhurst is a counsellor with 15 years of professional practice in the United Kingdom. She meets people where they are and focuses on practical steps to reduce stress and anxiety. Linda aims to create a calm space for someone to talk about painful experiences and make changes at a manageable pace.
She has worked with people facing relationship problems, trauma and abuse, mood difficulties such as bipolar disorder and depression, and challenges with addiction.
Background and approach
Linda also supports issues around grief, self-esteem, eating concerns, and life changes such as career transitions or coping with illness. Sessions are shaped around each person’s needs and circumstances. Conversations are direct but kind, and plans are tailored rather than one-size-fits-all.
Linda emphasises building trust and understanding before moving on to practical coping strategies. Over a decade of practice has involved a range of emotional and behavioural difficulties, including panic, self-harm, dissociation and attachment-related concerns. She also works with people exploring gender dysphoria, LGBT issues, multicultural stressors and end-of-life or hospice-related matters.
Linda is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She offers therapy in English and provides sessions across a mix of online formats to fit different routines and needs.
Details from the counsellor's public professional profile · registration number listed
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| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 393018 | January 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.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Cancer
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Dissociation
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Traumatic brain injury
- Young adult issues
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Linda uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical steps. One approach helps people identify unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns, then practises new ways of responding to stress and anxiety. This is useful for panic, mood swings and everyday worries. Another common method focuses on processing traumatic experiences at a pace that feels manageable, helping reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning.Deciding which approach to use is a joint process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, past experience and what feels most helpful, then agree a plan together. Adjustments can be made as therapy continues so the work stays relevant to the person's changing needs.
Online therapy offers practical benefits for busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when meeting in person is difficult. Phone sessions suit those who prefer not to use video or who have limited bandwidth. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief check-ins, written reflection, or when someone needs flexibility in timing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, care duties or health limitations while maintaining a steady course of support.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems can I bring to therapy?
Issues commonly addressed include stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, self-harm, eating and self-esteem worries.
How would this counsellor work with me?
The approach is collaborative and practical. Conversations aim to understand what matters to you, then build manageable steps and coping techniques suited to your life.
How much experience does this counsellor have?
She has 15 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioural concerns.
What are the counsellor's credentials and where are they based?
Linda is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I have sessions in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are arranged through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.