Linda Henderson

Linda Henderson is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She has seven years of experience helping people who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck or unsure of their next step. She works in a straightforward, compassionate way and aims to help people recognise and use their own strengths.

Her practice covers a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, self-esteem and anger. She also supports people navigating life changes, bereavement, parenting pressures, career strain and sleeping problems. Additional focus areas include neurodiversity, ageing and long-term health challenges.

Linda uses a person-centred foundation combined with techniques drawn from other approaches. Sessions are tailored to what each person brings, so the work might include practical strategies, teaching about symptoms, or gentle exploration of past experiences. She emphasises a collaborative relationship and lets people set the pace for sensitive topics.

Her background includes roles with MIND, MS-UK, primary care in a GP surgery and community development work in Plymouth. She has Samaritan training and experience in social prescribing, which supports her knowledge of local and national services related to mental health, wellbeing and neurodivergence.

In therapy she aims to increase self-awareness and clarity. She will help people find manageable steps forward and provide signposting where extra support is helpful. The intention is to walk alongside each person, helping them buildconfidence and practical ways to cope.

How Linda’s approaches can work online

Linda uses a person-centred way of working that focuses on the individual's experience and priorities. This approach helps people feel heard and guides the pace of sessions, which can be useful when dealing with anxiety, low mood or relationship concerns.

She also draws on cognitive behavioural therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions interact. CBT offers practical tools for managing symptoms like stress, sleep problems and unhelpful thinking patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Linda will discuss goals, preferences and the issues you want to address, and she will suggest techniques that suit your needs. The process is collaborative, and adjustments are made as therapy progresses.

If you are considering online therapy, check the session formats available before booking so they match your needs. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling around work and family life, allow shorter check-ins when needed and remove travel time. It can also let people use quieter surroundings or lower-bandwidth options if that helps them engage more comfortably.