Hello, I’m Linda Thompson.
I believe that everyone deserves help and support when they need it.
There are many things I can help with including bereavement, coming to terms with a terminal diagnosis, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, confidence issues, stress, abuse, trauma, uncertainty of life, and relationship difficulties.
I was once someone who needed a counsellor to support me. Now I help others do the same.
My Counselling Experience
I have a volunteering history in bereavement, anxiety, abuse, and depression. I continue to support several of these charities
I keep up to date with Continued Professional Development as required by the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and a registered member. I adhere to their Ethical Framework (2018) to keep you safe throughout our sessions. I am registered with the Information Commissions Office (ICO), General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) compliant, and fully insured.
Additionally, I am registered with Psychology Today and the Counselling Directory.
You are the author of your own story.
You have the power to write a new chapter.
As a counsellor, I understand how anxiety can weigh you down, and make life more challenging that is used to feel.
Our ability to cope with stress and big life events is impacted by how much we have been through already.
For people who carry the weight of the world on their shoulders, it can be that last straw that breaks the camels back. There is nothing to be ashamed of. It is a very common phenomenon.
If you are struggling to cope with stress, anxiety or sadness in your life, please feel welcome to reach out.
I provide a safe, confidential, non-judgemental environment, to help you make sense of your feelings and the confusion these feelings are causing. I offer you warmth, and kindness and listen to your story with empathy and understanding, to help you view things through a calmer and clearer lens.
Counsellor training, qualifications & experience
- CPCAB Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
- CPCAB Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Theory
- CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- BACP Certificate of Proficiency
- TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Self-harm and Suicide Awareness and Prevention
- Certificate of Achievement in Self-harming Awareness
- Certificate of Achievement in Domestic Violence
- Certificate of verification TA101, Transactional Analysis introductory
- Certificate in Bereavement Support Foundation 1
- Certificate of Achievement in Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
- NOCN Level 4 Certificate in Rape and Sexual Violence
- Certificate of Achievement in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
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Reviews
“I’ve seen Linda several times now and find her very friendly and warm. I highly recommend her. Thank you Linda.”
A true counsellor willing to listen and understand you as a person and all that comes with the problems that you are struggling to deal with. I felt so comfortable with Linda immediately, her presence and ability to make you feel you’re not alone and not the only one to feel that way. I will continue to see Linda for some time yet and will be happy to do so. Highly recommend to anyone that needs some help and support. Thank you.
Linda is warm and friendly and understands what it’s like to go to the school of hard knocks. She is down to earth, and made me feel comfortable to keep going back until I felt better.