Linda Lynn
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About me
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I am a BACP accredited counsellor, based in Ballyclare, Newtownabbey.
I understand beginning counselling can be daunting and I offer you a safe space where you can explore any issues that cause you anxiety, stress etc, and that are impacting your life.
I am a Person-Centred counsellor but having studied Humanistic, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Psychodynamic Theories allows me to take an integrative approach and tailor sessions to your needs.
I believe you have within yourself, all you need to survive and thrive.
As we face adverse experiences and pressures sometimes our ability to cope can diminish and we find ourselves stressed which can lead to
anxiety, depression, low motivation, physical illness etc.
My role is not to advise but listen, help, and support you through your counselling journey. I will help you look at your situations, bringing different perspectives to explore. and bring about positive changes.
I want you to gain insight to ‘Self’ and feel empowered, moving forward in confidence.
“Out of your vulnerabilities will come your strength.” (S. Freud)
Training, qualifications & experience
I have completed:
The Certificate in Counselling Skills, Advanced Diploma in Counselling with specialist modules in Solution-Focussed Brief Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Humanistic Approach, Psychodynamic Approach, Grief & Loss and Trauma.
Post graduate - Gestalt Therapy Course at Northern Regional College, ASIST trained, Level 2 Child Protection, Level 2 Adverse Childhood Experiences, Level 2 Working with Vulnerable Adults.
An example of Issues I have helped my clients with in the past include:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Negative thoughts
- Gender
- Relationship Problems
- Job Loss
- Self-Harm
- Bullying
- Trauma
- Abusive Relationships
- Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse
- Addiction
- Loss
- Illness
- Grief
- Suicidal Thoughts.
Alongside my Practice I have experience supporting EAP clients, college counselling, working in a GP Surgery and within community based charities.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
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
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£45.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
50 minute session - £45.00
Trainee Counsellors - £30.00
Concessions for full time students (student ID card required)
Payment Methods Cash/Card - Visa, MasterCard, Bank Transfer.
When I work
Daytime and evening appointments. Please contact me for availability.
Further information
I am a short drive from Belfast, Larne, Ballymena, Carrickfergus, etc.
If you would like further information do not hesitate to call or email me. If I am unable to answer your call please leave a message and I will return the call as soon as I can.
