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Lyndsey McCartney, BACP, NCPS

Lyndsey McCartney is a counsellor with eight years' experience supporting people through loss, stress and major life changes.

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About Lyndsey

Lyndsey McCartney is a counsellor with eight years' experience supporting people through loss, stress and major life changes. She holds BACP and NCPS credentials and works with concerns ranging from grief after a bereavement to anxiety, depression and relationship strain. Lyndsey aims to offer a warm, respectful space where people can talk honestly about what feels hard right now.

She commonly helps people facing different kinds of loss - not only death but separation, job loss, changes in health and shifts in family roles.

Background and approach

Her approach draws on client-centred listening to understand what matters most to each person. Sessions often include practical tools from cognitive behavioural work and mindfulness to help manage difficult thoughts and intense feelings. Lyndsey blends talking and practical exercises.

She may use motivational interviewing to help clarify goals and psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns that recur over time. The focus is on finding steps that feel doable and relevant to daily life, whether that means calmer routines, clearer boundaries or new ways of coping.

People who prefer a collaborative and empathetic style tend to fit well with her way of working. She avoids labels and aims to treat everyone with sensitivity and respect. Lyndsey describes her manner as warm and interactive, inviting questions and feedback as therapy progresses.

Sessions can be adapted to a person’s needs and pace. Lyndsey supports clients who want short-term practical work and those seeking deeper reflection on past and present struggles. She encourages small, attainable changes that build over time.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	143039	November 2026
NCPS	NCS14-00777	May 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

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Ways of working Lyndsey names

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Working online with practical talking therapies

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person’s experience. The therapist offers a non-judgemental space and follows the person’s lead to build trust and clarity, which helps when processing loss or relationship issues.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses simple exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and to develop healthier habits, which can be useful for anxiety, depression and stress management.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention skills to notice thoughts and feelings without being overwhelmed by them. This can reduce rumination and help with emotional regulation during tough times.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and try out methods together. That way the plan is shaped by what actually helps the person in their life, not by a fixed menu of techniques.

Online sessions offer practical benefits such as fitting therapy around work or family life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when travel is difficult. Phone sessions can be a good choice when internet bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat or text-based messaging can suit people who prefer writing between sessions or who want brief, flexible contact.

Frequently asked

What issues does Lyndsey help with?

She supports people with grief and bereavement, stress, anxiety and depression. She also helps with relationship strain, parenting challenges, career setbacks and trauma and abuse.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is warm and interactive, centred on respectful listening. Sessions mix talking with practical exercises and goal-focused work.

What is her background and experience?

She has eight years of experience working as an integrated counsellor and life coach. Her work has included a wide range of concerns related to loss and life transitions.

What credentials and where is she based?

She holds BACP and NCPS credentials and practices in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How does the subscription and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.