Linda Henderson

Linda Henderson is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She has seven years of practice and supports people who are coping with things like anxiety, low mood, stress and relationship difficulties. Her work is straightforward and compassionate, and she aims to help clients find clarity and practical ways forward.

She meets people where they are and follows their agenda in sessions. That might mean talking through grief, life changes, parenting strain, sleep problems, or the impact of trauma and abuse. She also has experience supporting people on the autistic spectrum and those living with long-term conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis.

Linda uses a person-centred foundation and draws on techniques from different therapies to suit each client. She focuses on building a trusting relationship, increasing self-awareness, and helping people recognise their own strengths. Sessions may include practical strategies, psycho-education, and gentle challenge to create change.

Her background includes work for mental health charities, primary care in a GP surgery, and community organisations. She has been a Samaritan volunteer and has experience in social prescribing, which has given her a practical knowledge of local and national mental health and wellbeing services.

People who choose her often want a down-to-earth style and a collaborative process. Linda emphasises working at the client’s pace and will not push someone to revisit material they are not ready to address. She explains options clearly and provides signposting when extra support is needed.

How therapy approaches shape online support

Client-centred work places the person’s experience at the heart of sessions, encouraging open conversation and helping clients identify their own goals and strengths. This approach is useful for anyone wanting a supportive space to make sense of feelings or life changes.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) helps people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. It often includes practical exercises and small experiments between sessions, which can help with anxiety, low mood and sleep difficulties.

Mindfulness therapy teaches simple awareness skills to reduce rumination and increase calm. Techniques might include short breathing or attention exercises that are easy to practise between meetings.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences, and together they will choose techniques that suit the person’s needs. This collaborative process means methods can be adjusted over time if something is not helpful.

If you are considering online sessions, check which session formats are currently offered before booking. Online options can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They also make it simpler to access someone experienced with neurodiversity and long-term health issues from different locations within the United Kingdom.