- Person-centred approach
- CBT and mindfulness
- Focus on sleep
About Linda
Linda Henderson is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom. She is registered with the BACP, and has seven years of experience supporting people with stress, anxiety, low mood and relationship difficulties. Clients often come with concerns about sleep, parenting, career pressures or coping with life changes, and she aims to help them find clearer ways forward.
Her style is down to earth and compassionate. She focuses on building a trusting working relationship and lets the client set the pace. Sessions are tailored to each person and may include practical strategies alongside open, listening-led conversation.
Linda uses a person-centred foundation, putting the client’s perspective at the heart of sessions. She also draws on cognitive behavioural techniques and mindfulness practices when these suit the client’s goals. Solution-focused ideas are used at times to help identify small, manageable next steps.
Her background includes counselling for MIND, MS-UK, primary care in a GP surgery, and a Community Economic Development Trust in Plymouth. She has experience with neurodiversity and long-term health conditions and can signpost to local and national services when appropriate.
Work in sessions may involve exploring current difficulties, learning coping strategies, and building self-awareness. Psycho-education and practical tools are offered when helpful, and the therapist will not push someone to discuss things they are not ready to talk about.
How these approaches work for online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person. The therapist aims to understand each person’s perspective and build a trusting working relationship, which helps when deciding what to address in sessions.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts, feelings and actions and uses simple, practical techniques to change unhelpful patterns. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood and sleep difficulties by offering doable exercises and clear steps to try between meetings.
Mindfulness Therapy encourages paying attention to the present moment and learning gentle ways to notice thoughts and body sensations. This can help reduce rumination and improve rest by teaching short, repeatable practices that fit into daily life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels comfortable, then use one or more methods in a collaborative way. Clients steer the pace and can ask for more practical tools or more exploratory listening as needed.
Confirm the exact online session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it simpler to continue meetings while managing health or mobility challenges, without promising a specific format.
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Experience
7+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Linda most often help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, low mood and relationship difficulties. Other common areas include sleep problems, parenting, trauma and grief.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Sessions are grounded and compassionate with a person-centred focus. Practical strategies from different therapies are used alongside listening and exploration.
What experience does she bring to therapy?
She has seven years’ experience and has worked with MIND, MS-UK, in primary care and a community trust in Plymouth. She also has Samaritan training and social prescribing experience.
What professional registration does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.