Lynda Somerville, BACP

Lynda Somerville is a registered counsellor who offers a calm, non-judgmental space for people facing stress, relationship difficulties, and life transitions. With a BSc (Hons) in Psychology - an undergraduate degree in psychological science - and a Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) - a structured, evidence-based approach that explores connections between thoughts, feelings and behaviours - she combines formal training with a person-centred, collaborative style.

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and brings four years of clinical experience working with adults and young people. Her practice includes support for work-related stress, caring responsibilities, burnout, anxiety, low self-esteem, low mood, grief and loss, and other significant life changes. Sessions focus on understanding each person’s priorities and building practical strategies that fit their daily life.

Lynda aims to empower clients to identify goals, strengthen coping skills and improve wellbeing through a respectful and compassionate therapeutic relationship. She welcomes enquiries about starting work together and is available to discuss how therapy might help when the time feels right.

Evidence-based approaches for online support

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a structured, evidence-informed method that helps clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and stress and focuses on practical strategies that can be applied between sessions.

The person-centred approach emphasises empathy, active listening and collaboration, giving clients space to explore their experiences at their own pace and to set their own goals. This approach supports self-understanding and personal agency, and can be helpful for relationship concerns, self-esteem and navigating life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Lynda works collaboratively with each person to tailor techniques to their needs, goals and preferences, and may blend methods where appropriate in partnership with the client.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how and when to meet - video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging can make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and other commitments. For many people, remote sessions increase accessibility and continuity of care while preserving the same therapeutic focus and professional support they would expect from registered professionals.