Lynda Somerville, BACP

Lynda Somerville is a UK-based counsellor who offers a compassionate, non-judgmental space for people navigating stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, low self-esteem, and major life changes. She brings a practical, person-centred approach to therapy while drawing on evidence-based techniques to help clients build coping strategies and reach meaningful goals.

Lynda holds a BSc (Hons) in Psychology and a Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - a structured, practical approach that explores how thoughts and behaviours interact. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom. With four years of professional experience, she has worked with adults and young people facing issues such as work-related stress, caring responsibilities, burnout, anxiety, low mood, grief and significant life transitions.

Her style is collaborative and person-centred, focused on empowering clients to identify priorities and develop skills that improve day-to-day wellbeing. Lynda aims to create an accessible therapeutic relationship where people can explore what matters to them and work steadily toward positive change when they are ready to begin.

CBT and Person-centred Care Delivered Online

Lynda Somerville integrates Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and a person-centred approach in her online practice. CBT is a structured, goal-focused method that helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavioural patterns, which can be especially useful for anxiety, stress and low mood. The person-centred approach emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration, giving clients space to explore emotions and priorities at their own pace and supporting work on self-esteem and relationship concerns.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Lynda works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, explore options and agree on techniques that fit their goals and preferences. This shared process helps tailor sessions so the work feels relevant and manageable.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit differing schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care around work, family or other responsibilities, and to access consistent support from a registered professional regardless of location within the United Kingdom.