Lyndsey McCartney, BACP, NCPS

Lyndsey McCartney is a United Kingdom-based counsellor and life coach with 8 years of experience supporting people through bereavement, loss, and major life transitions. She specialises in working with losses that go beyond death to include the end of relationships, changes in health, job loss, and the grief that follows the death of a child or a much-loved pet. Her practice also addresses common and complex concerns such as depression, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, parenting challenges, career questions, trauma and abuse, compassion fatigue, and struggles with self-esteem.

Lyndsey works in a warm, interactive style that emphasises respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She does not rely on stigmatizing labels and tailors each session to the person in front of her. Her clinical approach draws on client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic perspectives, allowing a flexible plan that meets the specific needs of each individual.

She holds BACP and NCPS credentials, reflecting professional training and adherence to recognised counselling standards. Lyndsey combines practical coaching tools with therapeutic exploration to help people move toward greater resilience, clearer direction, and more satisfying relationships. If someone is ready to take steps toward change, she offers supportive guidance to help them take those first steps.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where the person’s own goals and perspectives guide the work; it is often helpful for people facing grief, relationship concerns, or identity questions because it prioritises understanding and emotional support. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) uses practical strategies to identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours, making it useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and simple practices to calm the nervous system and reduce reactivity, which can support people coping with grief, trauma responses, or ongoing worry.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Lyndsey works collaboratively with each individual to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences. She integrates techniques from different approaches as appropriate, tailoring sessions to what helps the person move forward.

Online therapy with Lyndsey can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from home or while travelling, and allow people to choose the format that best suits their life and communication style.