Lindsay Austin MBACP (Registered & Accredited)

I qualified as a Counsellor in 2004 and subsequently gained *Accreditation with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I am also a qualified Clinical Supervisor.

I have worked continually as a Counsellor since I qualified, in private practice, as an employee and as a volunteer, which has given me many years of experience working with a wide range of problems.

My core training is in the person centred approach although I have added to my skills over the years with additional training including CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) and SFBT (Solution Focused Brief Therapy). I have attended many training events in a variety of subjects and continue to do so, which keeps me updated and my skills refreshed.

I have experience of working with a wide range of problems including anxiety and depression, stress, low confidence and self-esteem, relationship difficulties and loss. Issues which have resulted from rape or childhood abuse has also been a large part of my work for many years.

In addition to my private practice, I work for two days a week within the NHS.

The problems I have listed here does not complete my experience and so if you do not see your particular issue, then please do feel free to contact me to find out if I can help.

I aim to work in a way that suits you.  No two people are the same and everyone's experience is different.  I value each person’s uniqueness and am always happy to talk about how we may work together.  I believe that whichever model or approach is used, the most important aspect of whether counselling is helpful or not, is based on the relationship that is created between the client and therapist.

My work is short or long term and the possible number of sessions will be discussed at the start. We will review this at regular intervals and can adjust whenever we feel necessary.

Supervision

I also offer counselling supervision and have experience of working with both qualified and trainee counsellors.

I welcome you to join me to see if we might work well together. (Normal fees will apply)

If you are interested, please click on my supervision profile for more information.

My base is in Tavistock where I use rooms that are both comfortable and private and which also benefit from free parking.

For Supervision sessions, I work from home which is also in the Tavistock area and with parking.

Please note that should Covid-19 guidance change again and indicates that remote working is preferable to face to face,  work may continue either on the telephone or video platform.  This will of course be decided on an individual's need.