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Lynsey Martin

Lynsey Martin

NCPS

Therapist · United Kingdom · 4+ years of experience

Compassionate counselling for life’s difficult moments

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  • Client centred
  • Practical strategies
  • Non judgemental

About Lynsey

Lynsey Martin is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with four years of professional experience. She supports people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and motivation difficulties. Lynsey aims to make the first step into therapy feel manageable and acknowledges the courage involved in reaching out.

She creates an open atmosphere where clients can talk through thoughts and feelings without fear of judgement. Conversations focus on what matters to the individual and on practical ways to make small changes. Sessions are conversational and paced to each person's comfort.

In therapy Lynsey draws on a mix of approaches to suit different needs. She uses client-centred ways of listening closely to what matters to a person. She also brings in cognitive behavioural ideas for spotting unhelpful thinking patterns and trying alternative responses.

She often works with people dealing with relationship stress, trauma and abuse, addictive behaviours, parenting strain and career pressures. Additional areas she supports include anger, eating and sleeping concerns, ADHD and identity issues linked to LGBT experiences.

Lynsey also offers help around more complex personal histories such as abandonment, adoption and attachment issues. Her aim is to help people find clearer patterns in their lives and develop coping steps that fit everyday routines. She encourages gentle progress and practical problem solving.

People who choose Lynsey can expect a respectful, non‑judgemental space and a therapist who listens closely before suggesting ways forward.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Credentials

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Approaches you can expect in online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting, non-judgemental space so clients can explore their feelings and priorities. It helps when someone needs to be heard and supported while they figure things out. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers practical tools to test and change unhelpful patterns; it can be helpful for anxiety, low mood and anger management.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will listen to the person's goals, needs and preferences and will suggest which methods to try. Decisions about approach are made together and can be adjusted over time as progress becomes clearer.

Session formats are not specified in the supplied biography, so please confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, avoid travel time and keep sessions shorter when needed. It also lets people access help from their local area in the UK without changing their daily routine. Registered or accredited professionals can use a mix of conversational listening and practical exercises online to help people test new ways of coping and solving problems.

At a glance

Listed location
United Kingdom
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
NCPS
Languages
English
Registration (United Kingdom)
NCPS · No. NCS18-06602

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Lynsey commonly help with?

Lynsey works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family stress, anger, addiction and coping with life changes.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is open and conversational, focusing on listening without judgement and helping people find practical steps that fit their lives.

How much experience does she have?

She has four years of professional work experience supporting people with emotional and life challenges.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is listed as NCPS, and practises in the United Kingdom as an NCPS Therapist - Accredited Member (MNCPS Accred).

Which languages are used in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions arranged and what formats are offered?

Specific session formats are not listed in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions will be delivered.

How much do sessions cost and how does payment work?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and registration details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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