Linda Henderson , BACP

Linda Henderson is a BACP-registered counsellor and psychotherapist based in the United Kingdom with seven years of clinical experience. She has supported people facing a wide range of concerns, including stress and anxiety, low mood and depression, relationship difficulties, self-esteem and confidence challenges, motivation, and major life changes. Her practice also includes work with people on the autistic spectrum, those living with neurodiversity, and clients managing conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis.

Her approach is person-centred and trauma-informed, grounded in a compassionate, down-to-earth style that aims to help people recognise and use their inner strengths. She works collaboratively to increase self-awareness, bring clarity to confusing or stuck places, and identify practical steps forward. Therapy is tailored to each individual, drawing on techniques from different therapeutic models to suit the person and their goals.

Linda’s background includes counselling roles with MIND and MS-UK, work within Primary Care in a GP surgery, and a position with a Community Economic Development Trust in Plymouth. She is trained as a Samaritan, has social prescribing experience, and holds extensive knowledge of local and national services related to mental health, wellbeing, autism, and neurodivergence. As a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), she is connected to the UK professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists. Linda offers psycho-education, practical strategies, and signposting to relevant services while supporting people at a pace they feel comfortable with.

Approaches used online and how they help

Client-centred therapy focuses on building a respectful, non-judgemental relationship where the person’s own goals and pace guide the work. It helps with feelings of being stuck, low self-esteem, and relationship concerns by valuing the client’s experience and promoting self-understanding.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical strategies to identify and change unhelpful patterns of thought and behaviour. It is often useful for anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, and stress by teaching tools to manage symptoms and try new ways of coping.

Mindfulness therapy encourages present-moment awareness and simple practices to reduce reactivity and support emotional regulation. It can be helpful for anxiety, stress, sleep issues, and for people learning to live with long-term conditions.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative process. Linda works with people to explore what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences, combining elements of different approaches when that better serves the person’s aims.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexible options to fit varying schedules and life situations. These formats make it easier to access support from home or other convenient locations, reduce travel time, and allow sessions to continue even when in-person meetings are not practical. Licensed professionals can adapt these methods to provide consistent, focused care tailored to each person’s circumstances.