- CBT methods
- Attachment focus
- Values-based work
About Linda
Linda Mather (nee Spencer) is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with 26 years of clinical experience. She has worked across a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions and relationship concerns. Her profile notes a particular interest in blended family issues among many other family and parenting topics.
She writes and trains in counselling and supervision, and has authored books for therapists and self-help readers. That background informs a practical, skills-based approach when meeting people for the first time. Sessions aim to identify immediate priorities and workable steps to reduce pressure at home and in relationships.
Her practice blends several established methods. Linda uses cognitive-behavioural techniques to spot and change unhelpful patterns. She draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships influence current trust and closeness. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy elements help people clarify values and take manageable action amid difficult feelings.
Sessions are conversational and goal-focused. Linda supports people through grief, trauma, parenting strain, intimacy concerns and the stresses of merging households. She also works with issues such as eating difficulties, bipolar mood management, caregiving stress and professional burnout.
People who choose her often want clear tools as well as reflective discussion. She combines practical strategies with longer-term thinking about communication and boundaries. Before booking, readers should confirm the current session formats offered.
Approaches used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and then choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, stress and life changes that feel overwhelming.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and testing small changes. It is often used for anxiety, depression and practical problem-solving around daily routines.
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect trust and intimacy now. It can support work on communication, closeness and managing loyalty conflicts in blended households.
Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and then test methods together. That collaborative process helps shape a plan that feels manageable and relevant to day-to-day life.
Confirm the session formats available before booking, as the biography does not list specific delivery methods. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and reduce travel needs. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises and homework for remote work so progress continues between sessions.
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Experience
26+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with a broad range of concerns including anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, relationship and parenting stresses, and blended family issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is integrative and practical, combining conversational therapy with skills-based exercises drawn from several approaches.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 26 years of experience and also works as a trainer, clinical supervisor and author.
What are her credentials and location?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats are offered?
Please confirm the current session formats directly when booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are used.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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