Linda Mather (nee Spencer), BACP
Linda Mather (nee Spencer) is a psychotherapist with 26 years of experience.
About Linda
Linda Mather (nee Spencer) is a psychotherapist with 26 years of experience. She also works as a trainer, clinical supervisor and is the author of counselling and self-help books. Her background combines many approaches so she can shape sessions around what each person needs.
She offers a warm, understanding presence and aims to make it easier to take the first step and talk about difficult things. Her practice follows an integrative approach.
Background and approach
That means she draws on different methods rather than using only one. Sessions may include cognitive-behavioural ideas to spot unhelpful thoughts, client-centred listening to make space for feelings, and elements from attachment-focused work to look at relationship patterns. Linda has worked with people facing depression, anxiety, substance misuse and trauma.
She has also helped with parenting concerns, career questions, grief and self-harm in younger clients. Her experience covers a wide range of life challenges, including chronic illness and caregiver stress. She aims to tailor conversations and plans to each person’s situation.
Sessions are led at the person’s pace and focus on practical steps alongside exploring emotions. Linda is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
Therapy can be arranged by completing the site matching questionnaire and booking through the Start Therapy flow. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
Details from the counsellor's public professional profile · registration number listed
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| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 48664 | March 2026 |
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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
- Addictions
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hearing impaired
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Ways of working Linda names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
- Systemic 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 Linda’s approaches translate to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It encourages choosing actions that reflect what matters to you and can help with anxiety, low mood and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and uses practical techniques to shift unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression and stress. Client-Centred Therapy centres on offering empathic listening and a non-judgemental space so people can make sense of their feelings and move at their own pace.Finding the right mix of these approaches is part of the work. The therapist will listen to your goals and tailor methods together with you. This means sessions can shift over time as needs change, and you will have a say in what feels most helpful.
Online sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone can be easier when bandwidth is low, and messaging suits brief check-ins or flexible timing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, school or caring responsibilities and to keep continuity when travel is difficult.
Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and addictions. Other areas include grief, trauma, eating issues, self-esteem and career concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm and listening-led with practical focus. She adapts techniques to suit each person and works collaboratively on goals.
What experience does she bring?
She has 26 years of clinical experience and also teaches and supervises other therapists. She has written counselling texts and self-help books.
Is she registered with a professional body in the UK?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, which is recorded in her professional details.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can be held by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the booking options provided.
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