Lynda O'Connor
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About me
Hello, my name is Lynda and I’m a warm, approachable Person-Centred counsellor and Psychotherapist with over ten years of experience. I'm a registered member of the BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy). Having worked within the mental health sector for over twenty years, I have a vast amount of experience working with anxiety, depression, loss and the effects of trauma, but have knowledge and experience in many areas.
My understanding is that there are so many reasons why most of us, at some point in our lives, feel low, lost, and in need of support. Sometimes, we get to the point where we can’t see any light at the end of the tunnel, and this is where I believe counselling can make a difference.
I believe intuitively, we know what we need, but sometimes we find it difficult to be guided by our inner voice. I will work with you therapeutically to help you rediscover what it is you need, find a way forward and feel safe to explore the changes and decisions that are right for you.
I have a specialist interest in working with the effects of loss, which is something we all experience at some point in our lives; be it the loss of a loved one, loss of a job, loss of fertility etc. Loss can be a life-shattering experience and have a profound effect on our emotional well-being, leaving us feeling alone, depressed, disorientated and empty.
If anything, I have said resonates with you with how you are feeling, I warmly invite you for a free initial phone call which will usually last 20 minutes. This is an opportunity for us to discuss what you need from therapy, and I can answer any questions you may have.
What to expect in the first session..
As a person-centred therapist, I place high value on your experiences and you as an individual
I work in a gentle, empathic way, offering a safe, warm and confidential environment, where you can leave the world and its judgements at the door and just be you.
I offer counselling face to face, online over zoom and by telephone.
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications:
Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Studies
Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies
Level 4 Advanced Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
Level 5 Diploma in psychotherapeutic Counselling
Experience:
Agency Counsellor working with adults
Sessional Counsellor working with young people
Bereavement Counsellor in a Hospice setting
Experience of working/counselling Autistic people.
Numerous short and long term training courses for working with a wide range of issues, eg Bereavement and loss, suicide and euthanasia, miscarriage, eating issues, domestic violence, post traumatic stress and many more...
I also provide therapy to trainee counsellors.
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
£50.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Fees: £50 per session
I offer reduced rates for students and anyone on a low income, although these are subject to availability. Please contact me for more information.
When I work
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I offer both afternoon and evening appointments Monday to Friday, Weekend appointments also available.
Further information
How I deliver therapy:
Long-term face-to-face work
Short-term face-to-face work
Time-limited
