Linda Henderson, BACP

Linda Henderson is a BACP-registered counsellor and psychotherapist based in the United Kingdom, bringing seven years of practical experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem and depression. She has worked with clients across a wide range of life challenges, including those on the autistic spectrum, people living with neurodiversity and individuals affected by Multiple Sclerosis. Linda adopts a person-centred stance that emphasises listening, respect and collaboration, helping people to recognise and use their existing strengths to find clarity and a way forward.

Her practice is grounded in a trauma-informed, down-to-earth approach that blends techniques from different therapies to suit each individual. She offers psychoeducation and practical strategies when appropriate, and tailors sessions to meet the client where they are - whether the focus is on coping with bereavement, navigating work and relationship issues, managing anger or rebuilding motivation. Linda draws on experience from roles with MIND, MS-UK, primary care in a GP surgery and a Community Economic Development Trust in Plymouth, and she is a trained Samaritan with social prescribing experience and broad knowledge of local and national mental health and neurodiversity services.

Linda works alongside clients to increase self-awareness, provide understanding and gently challenge patterns that hold them back. She supports each person at their own pace and offers signposting to specialist services when needed, aiming to empower people to move forward with greater confidence and insight.

Approaches That Translate Well to Online Therapy

Linda Henderson draws on client-centred therapy to create a supportive, nonjudgemental space where the client leads the agenda and the therapist listens with empathy. This approach is useful for people seeking to explore emotions, build self-awareness and strengthen their sense of agency.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a practical, goal-focused method that helps clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop strategies to manage anxiety, low mood and everyday stressors. CBT tools can be practised between sessions and work well in remote formats.

Mindfulness therapy is offered as a complementary approach to help clients develop present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity to difficult thoughts and feelings. Mindfulness exercises can support sleep, stress management and emotional regulation and are easy to integrate into online sessions.

Finding the right blend of methods is part of the work itself. Linda will collaborate with each person to decide which approaches suit their needs, goals and preferences, adapting techniques as therapy progresses.

Online sessions - by video, phone, live chat or text messaging - offer flexibility for busy schedules, reduce travel time and make ongoing support more accessible. These options allow clients to receive consistent care from a registered professional in a format that fits their life.