Linda Henderson, BACP

Linda Henderson is a BACP-registered counsellor and psychotherapist working in the United Kingdom with seven years of clinical experience. She supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, depression, grief and a wide range of life changes, and she has specialist experience supporting autistic adults, people living with neurodiversity and those affected by multiple sclerosis. Linda draws on a person-centred outlook that places the client’s experience at the heart of the work while combining practical strategies where helpful.

Clients are invited to bring whatever they wish to explore—from feeling stuck or overwhelmed to dealing with bereavement, work pressures or challenges in family life. Her approach is grounded, compassionate and trauma informed; she aims to help people recognise and use their own strengths while increasing self-awareness and clarity about next steps. Sessions are tailored to each individual and can include techniques from client-centred work, cognitive behavioural ideas, mindfulness and solution-focused methods when appropriate.

Her background includes counselling for MIND and MS-UK, practice within primary care at a GP surgery, and work with a Community Economic Development Trust in Plymouth. Linda is also a trained Samaritan and has experience in social prescribing, with extensive knowledge of local and national services related to mental health, wellbeing, autism and neurodivergence. BACP stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, the professional body with which she is registered, and she welcomes people who are ready to take the first step toward change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Linda Henderson draws on client-centred therapy to create a respectful, non-judgemental space where the client’s own goals and experience guide the work. This approach helps people who want to explore personal values, relationships and life direction while feeling listened to and understood.

She also uses cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) techniques to help identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and to build practical skills for managing anxiety, low mood or sleep difficulties. Mindfulness therapy is offered as a way to develop present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity, which can support coping with stress and emotional overwhelm.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Linda will work with each person to identify what fits best with their needs, goals and preferences, adapting techniques as therapy progresses so the work remains relevant and manageable.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how sessions take place, with options for video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and mobility needs, and allow people to access registered professionals from home or wherever they feel most comfortable.