- Direct feedback
- Collaborative approach
- Practical strategies
About Linda
Linda Austin is a counsellor who works in a straightforward, practical way. She offers clear feedback and listens without judgement. Linda uses honesty and lived experience to help people make sense of things and take steps forward.
She has five years of practice and has worked in a range of services. That background includes experience in the criminal justice system, domestic abuse support, and drug and alcohol services. She also helps people who are dealing with anxiety, depression and everyday relationship strains.
Linda combines a direct conversational style with collaboration. She sees the person as the expert on their own life and will invite clients to set goals and priorities. When asked, she offers guidance and will share relevant personal experience to illustrate a point.
Her work often focuses on relationships, parenting and family-related concerns, along with stress, anger and coping with life changes. She also supports people facing grief, trauma, addiction and issues around self-esteem or body image. Financial and money worries can be raised alongside career and practical life pressures.
Linda uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centred methods and mindfulness to help people notice patterns and build small, useful changes. She also uses motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques to help set goals and keep progress moving.
Sessions are delivered from the United Kingdom and are carried out in English. If someone wants to begin, they can follow the site booking process to match with Linda and arrange sessions according to availability.
Therapeutic approaches you can work with online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without being led by them, then committing to small actions that reflect personal values. It can help with anxiety, depression and major life changes by shifting attention to what matters most. Client-Centred Therapy places the person at the heart of the work; the counsellor listens with empathy and follows the client’s pace, which can help rebuild confidence and clarity. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple present-moment awareness skills to reduce reactivity and improve coping with stress and grief.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to figure out which methods suit a person's goals and preferences, and adapts the mix as sessions progress. Decisions about techniques and tasks are made together so the work stays practical and relevant.
The original profile does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online work easier to fit around family, work and medical appointments, and it can reduce travel time. Shorter check-ins can be arranged when needed and telephone or lower-bandwidth options may suit days when video is difficult. Online therapy can make it simpler to maintain steady progress while balancing everyday life.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Linda commonly help with?
She supports people with relationships, parenting and family issues, as well as stress, anxiety and depression. Other focuses include addiction, trauma, grief and self-esteem.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Linda combines a client-centred, collaborative style with honest, straight-talking feedback. She offers guidance and can share relevant lived experience when useful.
What relevant background does she bring?
She has five years of counselling experience and has worked in the criminal justice sector, domestic abuse services and drug and alcohol support work.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs or payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.