Lynda O'Connor

Hello, my name is Lynda and I’m a warm, approachable Person-Centred counsellor and Psychotherapist with over ten years of experience.  Having worked within the mental health sector for over twenty years, I have a vast amount of experience working with anxiety, depression, loss and the effects of trauma, but have knowledge and experience in many areas.

My understanding is that there are so many reasons why most of us, at some point in our lives, feel low, lost, and in need of support. Sometimes, we get to the point where we can’t see any light at the end of the tunnel, and this is where I believe counselling can make a difference.

I believe intuitively, we know what we need, but sometimes we find it difficult to be guided by our inner voice. I will work with you therapeutically to help you rediscover what it is you need, find a way forward and feel safe to explore the changes and decisions that are right for you.

I have a specialist interest in working with the effects of loss, which is something we all experience at some point in our lives; be it the loss of a loved one, loss of a job, loss of fertility etc.  Loss can be a life-shattering experience and have a profound effect on our emotional well-being, leaving us feeling alone, depressed, disorientated and empty.

If anything, I have said resonates with you with how you are feeling, I warmly invite you for a free initial phone call which will usually last 20 minutes.  This is an opportunity for us to discuss what you need from therapy, and I can answer any questions you may have.

As a person-centred therapist, I place high value on your experiences and you as an individual.

I work in a gentle, empathic way, offering a safe, warm and confidential environment, where you can leave the world and its judgements at the door and just be you.

I offer counselling face to face, online over zoom and by telephone.

The first session will be an initial assessment, where together we will look at your main concerns and reasons that has brought you to therapy.