Therapist listings are provided by BetterHelp. We will earn a commission at no additional cost to you if you use our links to purchase.

Lynsey Martin

Lynsey Martin, NCPS

United Kingdom

Continue with Lynsey

NCPS therapist - Stress and anxiety

  • Client‑centred therapy
  • Cognitive behavioural therapy
  • Mindfulness practice

About Lynsey

Lynsey Martin is an NCPS Therapist - Accredited Member (MNCPS Accred) practising in the United Kingdom with four years of professional experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, low self‑esteem, depression, family conflict and motivation. Lynsey gives straightforward, practical support for problems that interfere with day‑to‑day life.

She focuses on listening first. Sessions start by asking what matters most now and what small, manageable goals a person wants to try. Conversations are plain and direct, and Lynsey uses familiar approaches rather than technical language to help people make changes.

Her work draws on client‑centered methods that prioritise the person's own perspective. Cognitive behavioural ideas are used to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and test different ways of responding. Mindfulness techniques help with grounding and staying present when emotions feel overwhelming.

Narrative and psychodynamic ideas are also part of her toolkit. These help people look at the stories they tell about themselves and the repetitive patterns that can come from earlier relationships. Lynsey mixes these perspectives to fit what the person wants to work on.

People contact her for a range of concerns, including trauma, relationship problems, addiction and parenting stress. She encourages small, realistic steps and regular review of progress. To begin, readers should use the service matching steps to choose an appointment and complete an initial intake questionnaire.

How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions

Client‑centred therapy focuses on the person's experience and priorities. The therapist listens without directing and helps the person decide what to work on next. This approach is useful when someone needs space to make sense of painful feelings and to set their own small goals.

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. In short online sessions this can mean identifying unhelpful thinking, testing a new behaviour between meetings, and reviewing what changed. CBT often helps with anxiety, low mood and problem patterns that keep repeating.

Mindfulness practice involves simple attention and grounding exercises to reduce overwhelm. In remote sessions these exercises can be guided and practised during the meeting and then used throughout the week to manage strong emotions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the person about their needs, goals and preferences and agree which methods to try first. This is a collaborative process with room to adapt as things progress.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online appointments can be helpful for fitting sessions around work, childcare or travel. They also make it easier to have shorter check‑ins, to use phone calls when bandwidth is limited, or to choose video when discussing material that benefits from visual contact.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of issues does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self‑esteem and family conflict among other concerns listed in her profile.

How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?

She combines client‑centred listening with cognitive behavioural techniques and narrative work to help people talk through and reframe their feelings.

What is her professional background?

She has four years of professional experience and is listed as an NCPS Therapist - Accredited Member (MNCPS Accred).

Where does she practise?

Her practice is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How much do sessions cost?

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

What are the first steps to begin?

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.

Lynsey MartinNCPS

Continue with Lynsey