- ACT and CBT approaches
- Attachment perspective
- Practical solution focus
About Lindsey
Lindsey Stafford is a BACP therapist with ten years' counselling experience in the United Kingdom. She works with adults who are carrying stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, anger and issues around family and parenting. Lindsey lists guilt and shame among her focus areas and often supports people who feel isolated or stuck by difficult emotions.
She practises in a straightforward, collaborative way guided by the BACP Ethical Framework. Sessions are conversational and practical. Lindsey uses what the client brings as the starting point and helps people name patterns and options rather than applying a single method to every problem.
Her approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to look at thoughts, feelings and actions. Attachment-based ideas help when relationships and abandonment worries come up. Solution-focused tools are used for setting short-term goals and tracking small changes.
Before counselling Lindsey worked for many years in education, from classroom teaching to family support roles. That background shapes how she notices family dynamics and young adult issues. She has also worked in public, charitable and voluntary sector counselling settings.
People who come for help often want practical ways to manage panic, reduce shame, and find clearer communication in relationships. Lindsey encourages honest, down-to-earth conversations and works with each person to set realistic next steps.
How Lindsey uses therapeutic approaches online
Lindsey often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings while choosing actions that match their values. ACT can be useful for guilt, shame and ongoing anxiety because it focuses on what matters rather than trying to eliminate hard emotions.She also uses Attachment-Based Therapy ideas to look at how early relationships shape current reactions. That perspective helps people who struggle with abandonment fears, communication problems or repeating relationship patterns. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thought patterns and try new behaviours to reduce anxiety and panic symptoms.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Lindsey treats therapy as a collaborative process and will help clients try methods and see what fits their goals and preferences. She explains options and adjusts techniques based on what the person says is helpful.
The practical benefits of online work can include fitting sessions into a busy week and avoiding travel time. Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are set by the practice. Registered and accredited professionals offer online appointments that make it easier to keep continuity of sessions and to build progress into daily life.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports adults with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, anger, self-esteem and family or parenting concerns. Guilt and shame are specifically listed among her focus areas.
How does Lindsey approach therapy?
She works collaboratively and conversationally, using approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Attachment-based ideas. Sessions focus on practical steps and awareness of patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of counselling experience and over 20 years working in education and family practice roles.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.