Linda Austin, BACP

Linda Austin is a BACP counsellor with five years' experience. She offers straightforward, practical help for people dealing with relationship strain, anxiety, depression and addictions. Linda listens without judgement and gives honest feedback when it will help. She treats people as partners in the work and draws on her own lived experience when appropriate.

Linda has worked in criminal justice, domestic abuse and drug and alcohol services. That background means she is used to supporting people through big life changes and safety concerns. She commonly helps with parenting worries, communication problems and the impact of grief or trauma.

In sessions she uses several approaches to suit different needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and take steps that match their values. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple ways to ground attention and reduce overwhelm. Solution-focused techniques are used to set clear goals and practical next steps.

Her style is direct but empathic. She offers guidance when asked and encourages clients to try small changes between sessions. Linda aims for short, manageable goals and clearer communication inside relationships.

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients. Costs vary by location and a subscription system is used, which can be cancelled at any time. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to availability.

Approaches that suit online counselling

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and then choose actions that match their values. It supports issues like anxiety, depression and problems that keep people stuck. Mindfulness Therapy focuses on simple attention practices to reduce rumination and bring quiet to a busy mind; this often helps with stress, grief and anger. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, practical steps and clear goals to move a situation forward rather than dwelling on past problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about what matters most and try methods that fit the person’s needs and preferences. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as progress is reviewed.

Please confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They can also make it simpler to join from different locations when international appointments are required. Registered or accredited professionals can discuss which format will best suit a person’s schedule and goals.