Guiding change, building confidence
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Counselling and Psychotherapy in Carshalton, Surrey, Kent, London and Online
If you’re reading this, I imagine things aren’t currently going as you would like. I can help you find solutions to the challenges of life or whatever brings you here today. You don’t have to face things alone, counselling gives you the opportunity to talk freely about what is causing difficulties, rediscover your strength, and find solutions and confidence to change.
Guiding Change, Building Confidence
In-Person and Online Sessions Available
My approach is to work with you by looking at what has happened and how its affecting you now. Why you feel the way you do and what changes you’d like to make and I tailor the therapy to you, as every person is unique. I can help you understand what has happened and reconnect with the parts of yourself that may have been buried under childhood trauma, shame, or past experiences.​
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If you’d like to find out how things can change, and how I can help you achieve the changes you want, please get in touch to arrange a free consultation. When you work with me, you'll discover that I never judge your life experiences.
What Counselling Does
From my own life experiences, I've learned that things don't always go as planned. Knowing this helps me to build empathy and understanding when working with you.
Counselling can help you figure out what's happening in your life and how to manage it or change it.
Successful counselling is built on an effective therapeutic relationship. I build that relationship by treating everything we talk about as confidential. I’m honest, genuine, respectful and non-judgmental.
Meet Linda Bignell
Integrative Psychodynamic Counsellor and Relational Therapist
I am an integrative psychodynamic counsellor and relational therapist. I work with individuals over 18 who may be overwhelmed, or facing big life decisions – whether in relationships, careers, or being stuck with something.
Many of the people I support are carrying the weight of past trauma, adverse childhood experiences, or challenging relationships, and are ready to explore what’s holding them back in a safe, compassionate space.
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I offer face-to-face therapy in the following locations:
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Westcroft Leisure Centre, Westcroft Road, Carshalton
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Oru Space, Sutton
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Church Street, Reigate, Surrey
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60 Churchill Square, Kings Hill, West Malling
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Online across London and the UK
Sessions are private and confidential, whether in person or online. You’ll have the space to speak freely, ask questions, and take your time.
My Approach To Counselling
My approach is non-judgemental and insight-driven, helping you understand how past experiences may be impacting your life today – and more importantly, what you can do to move forward.
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As an integrative psychodynamic therapist, what happens in counselling is to help you connect past experiences with present-day struggles – not to stay stuck in the past, but to understand how it influences your current relationships, emotions, and decisions.
How To Look For A Therapist
In the UK, the titles Counsellor and Psychotherapist are not protected in any way, essentially anyone can use those terms and set themselves up offering therapy despite having no qualifications or experience. Looking for a therapist who is a member of a body listed on the UK Government Professional Standards Register shows an appropriate level of qualification and experience has been obtained. This in turn gives you the assurance you can trust them and work with them confidently.
I am a member of the following bodies which reflects my level of training and professional development. This assures clients I work safely and appropriately to their benefit. Being a member provides clients help to find professional counselling service or psychotherapists.
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Registered Member – BACP: British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy BACP Register No. 414187
Qualifications & Experience
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Foundation degree in Psychodynamic Counselling LEVEL 4 and 5. (Distinction)
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Mindfulness Life Coaching Accredited Diploma Level 4.
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NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills.
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Certificate in Counselling Skills L2
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Sutton Womens Centre
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Dad’s Unlimited- Approved Affiliate Counsellor
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Men’s Mind Project (Snodland) – Providing therapy to group members
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Private Practice
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