Lynfa Wharam, NCPS

Lynfa Wharam, who is sometimes called Lyn, is an experienced integrative psychotherapeutic counsellor and hypnotherapist based in the United Kingdom. She brings a practical, open-minded style to her work and draws on many life experiences to build empathic, down-to-earth connections with clients. Over seven years of therapeutic practice, she has supported people with concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy difficulties, self-esteem, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, eating and parenting issues, career challenges, ADHD, and other life changes.

Before moving into mental health, Lynfa worked for 20 years in international law firms in London and Essex, experience that contributes to her professional poise and ability to work with clients from diverse backgrounds. She holds qualifications in psychotherapeutic counselling and hypnotherapy and uses an integrative approach - selecting techniques from different therapies to suit each client as they progress through sessions.

As a qualified psychosexual therapist, Lynfa addresses the full range of sexual health and relationship concerns, including abusive relationships, extramarital affairs, and couple problems such as frigidity and premature ejaculation - offering therapy to individuals and couples alike. She also volunteered at the start of the pandemic with Project5, providing mental health support for NHS workers and care home staff. Lynfa holds NCPS - a recognised professional counselling qualification.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Lynfa combines several well-established approaches to tailor therapy to each person's needs. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and building a safe therapeutic relationship so clients can explore their feelings and find their own solutions; it is often helpful for relationship issues, self-esteem, and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, making it practical for treating anxiety, low mood, and coping strategies for day-to-day stressors. Hypnotherapy uses guided relaxation and focused attention to support change at a deeper level and can be used alongside other techniques for issues such as anxiety, habit change, and sexual concerns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Lynfa works collaboratively with clients to identify the most suitable methods based on their goals, preferences, and progress, and she adapts the plan as therapy unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible access to care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow clients to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity when travel or location are barriers, and access licensed professionals and therapists from different places while still receiving focused, goal-oriented support.