Linda Henderson, BACP

Linda Henderson is a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist who is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). With seven years of practice in the United Kingdom, she supports people facing a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, low motivation, issues with self-esteem and confidence, and depression. Her experience also includes working with people on the autistic spectrum, those living with neurodiversity, and individuals affected by Multiple Sclerosis.

Linda offers a flexible, client-led approach and welcomes whatever a person brings to therapy - from feelings of anxiety or low mood to challenges with work, relationships, life transitions, or bereavement. She combines a down-to-earth manner with compassion, aiming to help clients recognise their existing strengths and build greater self-awareness. By working collaboratively, she helps people gain clarity, understanding, and practical ways to move forward.

Her background includes counselling roles with MIND and MS-UK, work within Primary Care at a GP surgery, and service with a Community Economic Development Trust in Plymouth. She is a trained Samaritan and has experience in social prescribing, together with extensive knowledge of local and national services related to mental health, wellbeing, autism, and neurodivergence. Using a person-centred core and drawing on techniques from different therapies, Linda tailors her work to each individual and adopts a trauma-informed stance that respects pace and comfort.

Alongside exploring difficulties in sessions, she can provide psycho-education, practical strategies, and signposting to further services when appropriate. Linda views each person as the expert in their own story and aims to walk alongside them as they explore what is challenging their life and seek constructive change.

Therapeutic approaches offered online and what they involve

Linda integrates client-centred work and cognitive behavioural techniques in online sessions to provide practical and compassionate support. Client-centred therapy emphasises a warm, non-judgemental relationship that helps people explore their feelings, strengthen self-awareness, and move at a pace that feels safe - it is often helpful for relationship concerns, low mood, and life transitions. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behaviour that contribute to distress and teaches skills to challenge and change them - it can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress management.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Linda will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, then tailor techniques to fit each person. This shared decision-making helps ensure therapy aligns with individual needs and supports steady progress over time.

Online work uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to offer flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to schedule appointments around work, family, or health needs and allow people to engage in therapy from familiar environments. Licensed professionals and therapists can adapt their methods to work effectively through these formats while supporting clients toward practical strategies and greater self-understanding.