Lynsey Martin

Lynsey Martin is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with four years of professional experience. She focuses on practical ways to reduce stress and anxiety and to rebuild confidence. She encourages people to take the first step and acknowledges that starting therapy can feel daunting.

Her approach centres on creating a calm, non-judgemental space where people can speak honestly about what is on their mind. She listens for how thoughts, feelings and behaviour link together, and she works with clients to set achievable goals. Sessions aim to be straightforward and focused on what the client wants to change.

Lynsey draws on a mix of methods to suit different needs. She uses client-centred techniques to follow the client’s priorities, cognitive behavioural ideas to spot unhelpful thinking patterns, and mindfulness exercises to reduce distress in the moment. She may also use narrative or psychodynamic ideas when exploring life patterns and meaning.

She has worked with a wide range of issues, including relationship strain, parenting stress, mood difficulties, trauma and addiction-related concerns. Additional interests include attachment and abandonment issues, body image, chronic illness and neurodiversity concerns such as autism and ADHD.

Lynsey aims to be direct but warm in sessions. Practical steps, gentle reflection and short exercises are common tools she offers. If you want a counsellor who listens and helps you build small changes, she may be a good fit.

Approaches you can use in online sessions

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and following what matters most to the person. The counsellor reflects what they hear and helps the client name goals and priorities, which can be useful for anxiety, low self-esteem and relationship issues.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) helps people spot thought patterns that make feelings worse and try small changes to thinking and behaviour. It is often used for anxiety, depression and coping with life changes, and it includes simple exercises to practise between sessions.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches short attention and breathing exercises to reduce tension in the moment. These techniques can help when stress, sleep or compulsive behaviours are a problem.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss your needs, goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try first. It is a collaborative process and plans can be adjusted as you go.

Confirm the available session options before booking so you know how you will meet. Many people choose online work because it can fit around work and family commitments, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with the counsellor about what will best suit your routine and comfort.