Linda Rutka

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location_on Airdrie, North Lanarkshire, ML6
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About me

Hi, I’m Linda – an accredited CBT therapist.

I work with adults looking to live an enjoyable, meaningful life.

It is OK, if currently you are struggling with overwhelming emotions or are feeling stuck. It is possible to change how you feel by better understanding these experiences and learning powerful tools to manage them. 

I am passionate about empowering people to live the life they want. The therapy I offer focuses on increasing self-awareness and teaching skills that will help you to live a more meaningful and vital life. 

I use a combination of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Compassion-Focused Therapy. All three approaches are evidence-based meaning that they are effective in helping people to function better.

The most common problems I help with are anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, and traumatic experiences.

If you would like to understand how these experiences keep you stuck and learn how to manage them, then contact me and I would be delighted to work with you. 

Together we can find a way you can live a happier, more enjoyable life.

It can be very difficult to reach out and seek help, but it is also difficult to continue living with the sense of being overwhelmed by powerful emotions such as fear, sadness, and anger. I am here to guide you on your journey to a valued, more enjoyable life. So, do not hesitate to email or call me.

Training, qualifications & experience

  • PG Diploma Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (Distinction), University of the West of Scotland, 2023
  • Foundations of Human Relations and Counselling, Human Development Scotland, 2023
  • Masters in Nursing (Mental Health) (Distinction), Edinburgh Napier University, 2021
  • MSc Psychology of Mental Health (Merit), University of Edinburgh, 2018

Member organisations

school Registered / Accredited

Registered / Accredited

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BABCP
British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP)

The BABCP is the lead organisation for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in the UK. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in the practice, theory or development of CBT. BABCP also provides accreditation for CBT therapists. BABCP accredited members adhere to the Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics in the Practice of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies, and are willing to be scrutinised in this adherence as required.

Accredited register membership

British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies

Areas of counselling I deal with

Therapies offered

Fees

£60.00 - £80.00

Concessions offered for

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  • check_circle Trainee counsellors
  • check_circle Unemployed

Health Insurance/EAP

  • check_circle Aviva
  • check_circle Vitality
  • check_circle Axa Health

Airdrie, North Lanarkshire, ML6

Type of session

In person
Online

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Organisations
Employee Assistance Programme

Key details

DBS check info

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PVG Scheme info

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Online platforms

Zoom
Microsoft Teams
Linda Rutka
Linda Rutka