About me
About me
Hello, my name is Lynne, and I am a professionally qualified counsellor and a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy.
It’s normal and healthy to talk to someone when you’re struggling or trying to make sense of how you’re thinking and feeling. Sometimes this can feel easier than talking to a friend or relative, and I offer a space where you can talk about yourself and your life without worrying about the other person.
Taking the first step towards seeing a counsellor takes courage, and I hope you find what you need, whether that’s here with me, or elsewhere.
You may be feeling overwhelmed by life right now, perhaps anxious, depressed, or experiencing relationship problems. Whatever your situation, it’s not where you’ve been that matters, but the steps you take from here. Together, we can explore what you’d like to be different in your life and how I can support you in getting there.
Supporting you, wherever you are in life
I work with young adults and adults from all walks of life, supporting individuals with a wide range of challenges. I also work with couples and have a special interest in supporting individuals and couples on the parenting journey, whether you are thinking about becoming a parent, experiencing difficulties with conception, or already caring for children. Parenthood can be both deeply rewarding and challenging, and the emotional ups and downs can feel overwhelming at times. I offer a supportive, non-judgemental space where individuals and couples can explore their feelings, work through challenges, and find ways to nurture themselves, their relationships, and their family life.
My approach to counselling
I like to think of therapy as a restorative MOT for your mind. It can bring clarity and understanding, which naturally leads to greater self-awareness. This clarity can help us see things as they really are, and our new-found self-awareness can support lasting changes in our lives.
How to get in touch
You can contact me to arrange a free 15-minute consultation to discuss how counselling could make a positive difference in your life. You can email me, or call or text me on 07305 507271. If I’m unable to speak to you immediately, please leave a message on my confidential voicemail and I will get back to you within 24 hours. Please also check your junk mail if you haven’t received an email response.
Our first session
The first session gives us an opportunity to meet and explore the issues you’re facing. I believe in the healing power of the therapeutic relationship, and it’s important that you feel I am the right fit for you. When you feel comfortable and safe, you can be yourself, which can help you talk openly about your thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
About me and my practice
I have always been passionate about supporting others. Alongside my private practice, I have provided counselling in a local GP surgery for two years. I am committed to offering a confidential and ethical service, supported by regular supervision and ongoing professional development through workshops and short courses.
Face-to-face & online Counselling
I offer sessions in person and online. Please visit my website for more information about my practice.
Fees & clients
I work with individuals and couples aged 18 and over, offering both short-term and long-term counselling. I have experience supporting men, women, students, elders, and parents.
Individuals: £55 per 1-hour session
Couples: £65 per 1-hour session
Cancellations
I require at least 48 hours’ notice if you need to cancel or reschedule a session. This policy is in place to protect the time set aside for your session and to support the consistency and reliability that counselling works best with.
Training, qualifications & experience
FdA Degree in Humanistic Counselling based on Transactional Analysis (BACP accredited)
Transactional Analysis 101
Diploma in Counselling
Certificate in Counselling Skills
Online & Telephone Counselling Skills - BACP Competent
Shame in the Therapeutic Setting
Developmental Trauma
Maternal Mental Health
Membership Organisations
I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and also Hampshire Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (HACP).
As a member of the BACP, I adhere to its ethical framework for good practice in counselling and psychotherapy and professional conduct and procedure.
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Anxiety & Depression, Bereavement, Loss & Grief ~ in connection with loss of a loved one; Loss of Job; Loss of Relationship; Loss of freedom & safety, Bullying, Emotional Abuse ~Coercive Control, Difficulty communicating with others, Feelings of underachieving, negative thoughts and ‘if only’ thoughts, Fearful thoughts~’what ifs’?, Unhelpful patterns of behaviour and thinking, how did that just happen again?, Feeling sad, Feeling numb, Feeling empty, Feeling isolated, Low self-esteem and confidence, Loneliness, Panic attacks, Phobias, Relationship difficulties with a partner, family and friends or work colleagues, Suicidal thoughts, Self Harm
Therapies offered
Fees
£55.00 - £65.00
Additional information
Individuals ~ £55 for one hour
Couples ~ £65 for one hour
Further information
I am now conducting counselling sessions face to face and online via Zoom. My therapy room is accessible from Kings Worthy, Winchester, Micheldever, Eastleigh, Chandlers Ford and Southampton.
