About me
Whatever the reason you are seeking out a counsellor or therapist right now, I know from experience that this is not an easy thing to do.
My priority is to provide a safe, friendly place so you can feel at ease to talk about whatever is on your mind. You will always be in control of the process to talk about anything that feels comfortable for you.
Qualifications and Experience
I had decades of experience supporting people in various community and outreach settings before qualifying with a Masters degree in 2011. In May 2025, I completed the first year of a Masters degree (MSc) in Mindfulness with the University of Aberdeen, having reached the qualifying stage for a Post-Graduate certificate in Mindfulness. I also completed Level 1 training in Emotion Focused Therapy with with the University of Strathclyde in 2021.
I believe it is essential to work with the whole human experience, and to understand the uniqueness of everybody's individual experience. This is at the very heart of my work. Please visit my website to learn more about how I would approach my work with you on the web-page below:
www.counselling-glasgow.com/my-service
Below are just some examples of the areas I could support you with
* Therapy for bereavement or loss
* Working with addiction or dependency issues
* How might you support yourself with anxiety and stress?
* Help if you lack confidence, e.g., thinking or feeling “I’m not good enough”
* Assisting you with relationship difficulties
* Procrastination
* If you feel depressed or low in mood
* Support with emotions, such as anger, fear or guilt
* Developing self-compassion
* Assertiveness and constructive communication with others
For more information about my qualifications and experience, please visit my web-page at the address below:
www.counselling-glasgow.com/my-service
Replying To Your Inquiry
I always aim to reply to any inquiry within 1 working day, and I answer all inquiries.
Please check your junk or spam folders if you are waiting for a reply from me
It has come to my attention that my replies from this page are sometimes filtered into recipient's junk or spam folders. So, please do check out these folders if you have not heard back from me within 2 working days.
Telephone Consultation at your request
It is important to feel safe and comfortable with whoever you choose. So, a conversation on the phone first allows you to see what it feels like to talk with me, and to ask any questions you may have.
The call would last for around 15-20 minutes, with no obligation to book a service afterwards. There is no charge for this call.
Availability (in person and on-line)
Appointments are available face to face in my room on Tuesdays and Fridays. On-line appointments are also available on other days of the week.
Qualifications and Experience
I had decades of experience supporting people in various community and outreach settings before qualifying with a Masters degree in 2011. I am currently studying towards an Masters in Mindfulness with Aberdeen University, and utilise a range of mindfulness based strategies within my therapy practice. I also completed Level 1 training in Emotion Focused Therapy with with the University of Strathclyde in 2021.
More details about me, my qualifications and experience are available on my website at www.counselling-glasgow.com/about-me
My spacious and comfortable counselling space is located in Glasgow City Centre. Find me, a few doors up from the Union Street entrance of Glasgow Central Station and just round the corner from the Gordon Street entrance.
Accessibility:
Like many buildings in Central Glasgow, my counselling room is in a converted tenement building, and has a few steps on the ground floor to access the lift. So unfortunately, it is not wheelchair accessible.
Thank you for taking the time to read my page.
Please feel free to get in touch to ask any questions you have about my service, and what you could expect during our time together.
Warm wishes from Linda Hardy
Training, qualifications & experience
- Masters in Rational-Emotive and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy from the University of London (graduated in 2011).
- Emotion Focused Therapy (Level 1) from the University of Strathclyde (2021)
- Currently studying for a Masters in Mindfulness at the University of Aberdeen. Successfully completed my first year in May 2025, and reached the qualifying stage for a Post-Graduate Certificate in Mindfulness.
After qualifying with my Masters in 2011, I worked as a counsellor in various roles, including:
- 4 years experience within a dedicated Bereavement and Carer's service
- 2 years working for a drug and alcohol recovery service
- Since 2017, I have been a therapist in private practice in Glasgow City Centre
Other relevant experience
- Various Continued Professional Development Courses, including: Using and teaching Mindfulness tools and techniques; Complicated Grief; Caring For The Caregiver.
- Most of my career before training as a therapist working in community and outreach projects in London
- I graduated with a BA (Hons) in Politics with Development Studies from Sussex University in 1996.
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
- Guilt
- Hurt
- Anger
- Shame
- Procrastination
- Exam stress
- Perfectionism
- depression
- anxiety
- low self esteem
- stress
Therapies offered
Fees
£45.00 per session
