- Bereavement and loss
- Life purpose focus
- CBT informed work
About Lyndsey
Lyndsey McCartney is a BACP and NCPS-registered counsellor based in the United Kingdom with eight years' experience. She specialises in bereavement and loss and also helps people facing depression, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting challenges and career changes. Lyndsey works with people after wide-ranging losses - for example the death of a loved one or pet, the end of a marriage, changes in health, or loss of work. She lists life purpose among her focus areas and supports clients who are struggling to find direction after change.
Her way of working is interactive and person-focused. Sessions use clear, practical conversation. Lyndsey draws on client-centred ideas to keep the person’s perspective central. She also uses elements of cognitive behavioural therapy to spot patterns of thinking and try new approaches to difficult feelings.
She combines psychodynamic thinking with motivational interviewing to look at long-standing patterns and to clarify goals. Mindfulness techniques are used when helpful to manage anxiety or grounding during grief. Sessions include discussion, reflection and simple skills you can try between meetings.
Lyndsey aims to treat people with respect and sensitivity and avoids stigmatizing labels. She describes her practice as integrating counselling and life coaching elements for people who want both emotional support and practical direction. That combined approach can suit someone feeling stuck after major life changes.
Sessions are conducted in English and Lyndsey does not accept international clients. Before booking, confirm the current session formats offered and how the subscription payment model applies where you are located.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person. It helps people clarify their thoughts and feel understood before making practical changes. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and teaches simple strategies to reduce anxiety and low mood. Mindfulness therapy offers short attention and breathing practices that can help with overwhelming emotions and grounding during grief.Deciding which approach fits best is part of the work. Lyndsey will use conversation and collaborative planning to test what helps. She discusses goals and adjusts methods so sessions match a person’s needs and preferences rather than applying a single method throughout.
The original biography did not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a working day, reduce travel time and allow for a shorter check-in when needed. They also mean practical exercises and mindfulness practices can be reviewed together between meetings to support ongoing progress.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with bereavement and loss, depression, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting difficulties, career issues and related concerns such as guilt, shame and loneliness.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
Her style is interactive and person-centred, using conversation, reflection and practical steps. She may combine motivational interviewing and CBT techniques to clarify goals and try new behaviours.
What experience does she bring?
She has eight years of experience working as an integrated counsellor and life coach with people facing loss and life changes.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is listed with BACP and NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients book?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography did not specify session formats. Confirm current session options directly before booking.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.