Lynda Somerville, BACP

Lynda Somerville is a qualified counsellor based in the United Kingdom who offers a calm, non-judgmental space for people navigating difficult life moments. With four years of professional experience, she draws on a background in psychology and focused training in cognitive behavioural therapy to help clients manage stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem and the pressures that come with caring responsibilities and burnout.

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), which indicates professional membership with the main counseling body in the UK. Lynda also holds a BSc (Hons) in Psychology - an undergraduate honours degree in psychological science - and a Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a postgraduate qualification that trains practitioners in practical, skills-based approaches to changing unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns.

Her practice blends a person-centred, collaborative style with evidence-based techniques, aiming to empower clients to define and reach their goals while improving overall wellbeing. Lynda has worked with both adults and young people on issues such as grief, life transitions and compassion fatigue, and she invites prospective clients to get in touch when they feel ready to explore support.

Practical therapeutic approaches for online support

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful patterns of thought and behaviour and teaching practical strategies to change them. It is often used to address anxiety, stress, low mood and difficulties with coping during life transitions by helping clients develop more balanced thinking and actionable coping skills.

A person-centred approach places the client's own experience at the heart of therapy, offering empathy, genuine listening and support for self-exploration. This style helps people build self-understanding, improve self-esteem and make choices that align with their values, which can be especially helpful for relationship work and navigating grief or change.

Finding the right combination of approaches is a collaborative process. Lynda works with clients to explore their needs, goals and preferences and adapts techniques so the therapy best fits the person rather than using a fixed method from the start.

Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to access licensed professionals from different locations. These options offer flexibility in scheduling, allow continuity of care when in-person meetings are difficult, and create multiple ways to communicate that can suit different comfort levels and practical needs.