Linda Thompson
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This professional is available for new clients.
About me
Hi, I'm Linda. Taking the first step toward positive change can feel hard at times; Not knowing where to turn can leave you feeling anxious and alone. Climbing the mountain can feel like an impossible task. But, by being here, you've already found the courage to start the process.
Navigating our way through life's ups and downs can feel stressful and confusing. The effect on our anxiety levels can impact how we manage our everyday lives. I understand because I too have navigated some difficult paths along the way.
Life events, such as grief, abuse, relationship breakups, trauma, illness, childhood trauma, family breakdowns, work, and stresses of everyday life can greatly impact how we feel.
These emotions can lead to feelings of anxiety, guilt, fear, anger, hopelessness, confusion, low self-esteem, low confidence, and depression. But, together we can explore what's happening so that you find clarity in your life once more.
As a compassionate counsellor, I will help you understand what triggers your emotions and will help you find ways to manage and make sense of them, giving you back a level of control over your life.
My goal is to support you through that process in a non-judgmental way. I will listen to your story with warmth and understanding in a confidential calm space,
Trusting someone new can feel scary, but, together we can build a therapeutic relationship where you feel comfortable talking to me about what's happening in your life at a pace that feels right for you.
I have a volunteering history in, Anxiety, Depression, Bereavement, and Abuse. Some of these charities I continue to work with and support. I have also worked for a crisis line offering one-off support in moments of crisis.
I work alongside clients who are dealing with stress, anxiety, abuse, trauma, depression, grief, helping people come to terms with loved one’s illnesses and terminal diagnoses, low self-esteem/self-confidence, and relationship difficulties. Or, if you just need someone to talk to when things seem difficult to understand.
I offer one-hour face-to-face sessions at my practice in Medway, as well as one-hour online Zoom sessions. I also offer home visits if you cannot access face-to-face or an online platform. (This would be dependent on location, distance, and needs).
I also offer therapy to trainee Person-Centered Counsellors on placement or in their 2nd year of study.
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)
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
Therapies offered
Fees
£40.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
The first session will be spent getting to know each other to see whether you feel I am the right person for you. It's important you feel a connection with me for therapy to work and an opportunity for you to ask me any questions you may have.
I offer a free 15-minute introductory telephone call to help break the ice.
All sessions are charged at 40.00 for 1 hour either face-to-face or on Zoom.
Home visits are charged at 50.00 (within a 5 mile radius of my postcode)
I offer therapy to student counsellors whilst on placement.
When I work
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Further information
I keep up to date with Continued Professional Development as required by the BACP, (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy) and I am a registered member. I adhere to their Ethical Framework (2018) to keep you safe throughout our sessions. I am registered with the ICO (Information Commissions Office and am GDPR compliant, (General Data Protection Regulations) and I am fully insured.