Lynda Somerville

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Compassion fatigue

About Lynda

Lynda Somerville helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship problems, low self-esteem, compassion fatigue and major life changes using practical therapeutic work. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has four years' experience working with adults.

She trained in psychology and has postgraduate study in psychological approaches. Her background includes supporting people with work-related stress, caring responsibilities and burnout. She also has experience with grief, low mood and transitions such as major life changes.

In sessions she takes a collaborative, person-centred approach. Conversations focus on what is happening now and on practical strategies to manage distress. She uses evidence-based ideas in clear, straightforward language so people can try new ways of coping between sessions.

Lynda describes her work as practical and collaborative. She helps clients break problems into manageable steps and build everyday routines that reduce overwhelm. Sessions often involve setting small goals and reflecting on what works.

She aims to be direct and respectful in session. Where helpful she explores patterns in thoughts and behaviour, and supports clients to experiment with different responses to stress. People looking for structured, goal-oriented work alongside reflective conversation may find her approach useful.

How Lynda uses evidence-based approaches in online counselling

She uses practical, evidence-based techniques to help people manage distress. Cognitive work focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing them against real-life experience to reduce anxiety and low mood. This approach is useful when thoughts and self-criticism are keeping someone stuck.

Behavioural strategies are used alongside thinking work. These include activity planning, graded exposure to feared situations and setting small, achievable goals to rebuild routine after burnout or major life change. Such work helps with motivation and reduces avoidance.

Finding the right approach is part of the process and will be decided together. The therapist will discuss what seems most helpful based on the client's needs, goals and preferences and will adjust methods as therapy progresses.

Please confirm the current session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify them. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also work well for people who prefer to work from a quieter location or who need flexible scheduling.

Topics Lynda lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Self-esteem
• Coping with life changes
• Compassion fatigue

Questions about Lynda

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. She helps people manage anxiety with practical strategies and coping techniques.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She uses a person-centred, collaborative style and draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques in sessions.

How much experience does she have?

She has four years' experience working with adults on stress, burnout, low mood and life transitions.

Is she registered with a professional body in the UK?

Yes. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Can I have sessions in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can I see her from another country?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions paid for?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start counselling with her?

Click the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.