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Lynn Bailey

Lynn Bailey, BACP

United Kingdom

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Counsellor - Stress and relationships

  • Client-Centred Therapy
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

About Lynn

Lynn Bailey is a counsellor registered with the BACP with 11 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, bereavement and loss, relationship difficulties, motivation and low self-esteem. Her practical focus is on helping people who feel stuck or overwhelmed by change.

Lynn treats the person not the problem. She listens and helps clients identify strengths they already have. Sessions are straightforward and aim to build small steps that feel doable in everyday life.

Her sessions draw on client-centred methods that let the client steer the conversation. Mindfulness techniques are used to reduce ongoing stress and to improve sleep and focus. Solution-focused work helps set concrete goals and track progress between meetings.

Across her career she has supported people dealing with trauma, domestic violence and addiction. She also works with issues around parenting, fatherhood, adoption and foster care, and matters such as body image, infertility and intimacy problems.

Lynn is comfortable discussing career concerns, grief, isolation and relationship breakdown. She helps people coping with life changes and those needing short-term coaching to regain direction. Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients, with arrangements confirmed when booking.

How her approaches are used in online sessions

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what the client brings. The therapist follows the client's lead, helping them name problems and decide what matters most. This approach suits people who need space to talk through personal decisions or relationship concerns.

Mindfulness Therapy uses simple attention and breathing practices to reduce stress and improve sleep. These techniques are brief and can be practised between sessions to help with anxiety, rumination and emotional ups and downs.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, practical steps and clear goals. It helps people who want quick momentum, such as those starting a new job, dealing with a breakup or trying to change routines.

Finding the right mix of approaches is collaborative. The therapist will work with the client to choose methods that fit their needs, goals and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress is reviewed and new priorities emerge.

Confirm the specific session formats when you book, as the biography does not list them. Many people find online sessions easier to fit around study, work or parenting commitments. Other practical benefits include shorter check-ins, different options for camera use and not needing to travel to an appointment.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteem

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCommitment issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyMindfulness TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she work with?

She works with stress, anxiety, bereavement, relationship issues, low self-esteem and related problems such as addiction and trauma.

How would she describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is client-centred, letting the person lead the sessions while using mindfulness and solution-focused techniques to set goals and reduce stress.

How long has she been practising?

She has 11 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and relational concerns.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.

Can I have sessions in other languages or from another country?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients; practical arrangements are confirmed when booking.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list session formats; please confirm the current session options when you schedule.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.

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