Lynda Squires

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Dip.Couns, MBACP, MNCPS (Acc.)
Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37

About me

Hello and welcome.

I am a warm and approachable Counsellor offering a safe, non judgemental space where you can explore what is happening in your life and begin to make sense of it. Together, we look at how your experiences shape your emotions, behaviours, and relationships, and work to develop new ways of coping that build confidence and help you navigate life more comfortably.

I support adults experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, chaotic or challenging childhoods, past trauma, family or relationship difficulties, and repeating patterns that feel hard to break. I can help if you feel stuck, lost, disconnected, or overwhelmed, or if you want to set healthier boundaries and recover from difficult or narcissistic relationships.

Somatic work
I use somatic techniques to help you reconnect with your body, process emotions, and release tension, so you can feel more grounded and present.

Couples counselling
I work with couples to improve communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen connection, helping partners build healthier, more fulfilling relationships.

I am a Qualified Integrative Counsellor, trained in a range of techniques, and I tailor my approach to your individual needs. I offer face-to-face, telephone, and Zoom sessions, daytime and evening, for adults 18+.

It can feel hard to know where to start, but choosing the right Counsellor is important. Contact me for a free 30-minute call to see how I can support you.

Training, qualifications & experience

CPCAB Level 5 Working Somatically with Trauma in Therapeutic Practice CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
CPCAB Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies 
CPCAB Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills

Working with Couples Training - Langley Training 

Cruse Bereavement Care Bereavement Support Foundation Course
Cruse Bereavement Care Induction and Safeguarding                                   
Former Volunteer Counsellor at Parenting Project - Kenilworth

I regularly attend training to continue my professional development. Previous training includes; trauma and the body, mindfulness and suicide awareness.

Member organisations

Registered / Accredited

Registered / Accredited

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NCPS
National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)

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BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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

National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society
Accredited Register Scheme

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National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Therapies offered

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Fees

£60.00 per session

Concessions offered for

  • Trainee counsellors

Health Insurance/EAP

  • Vitality

Additional information

I offer a free 30-minute initial telephone call. 

Individual counselling sessions: £60 per 1-hour session.

Couples counselling sessions: £80 per 1-hour session.

When I work

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Early morning
Morning
Early afternoon
Late afternoon
Evening

Further information

I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and follow their code of ethics. I am an accredited registrant member of National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society. I am DBS checked and fully insured.

Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Couples

Key details

DBS check

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