Candyce Linington , PACFA

Candyce Linington is a registered clinical counsellor practising in Australia with five years of experience and professional membership with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA). Her work is informed by both professional training and lived experience, including recovery from addictive and self-harming behaviours, coping with cancer and work-related injury, navigating grief and loss, and managing significant life transitions such as moving overseas and changing careers.

She holds a Master of Counselling, a Graduate Certificate in Addictive Behaviours, a Bachelor of Counselling and Psychotherapy, and an Advanced Diploma of Transpersonal Counselling. The master level qualification is a postgraduate degree focused on clinical counselling skills, the graduate certificate provides specialist training in addictive behaviours, the bachelor degree reflects undergraduate study in counselling and psychotherapy, and the advanced diploma offers additional training in transpersonal approaches to therapy. Alongside PACFA membership, these qualifications support a practice grounded in both theory and practical techniques.

Candyce draws on a person-centred, trauma-informed, and recovery-oriented framework to support people facing anxiety, depression, grief, chronic illness, trauma, relationship difficulties, identity questions, and motivation or career concerns. She integrates evidence-based methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing, and Relapse Prevention where appropriate, while emphasising collaboration and respect for each personâs values and pace. Her approach prioritises empathy, inclusivity, and working with clients to identify meaningful goals and build on existing strengths.

Therapeutic Approaches and Flexible Online Care

Candyce Linington commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centred Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in her online practice. ACT focuses on helping people accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that reflect their values - it can be useful for anxiety, depression, and managing chronic stress. Client-Centred Therapy emphasises empathy, active listening, and collaboration, creating a space where a personâs own insights and strengths guide change - this approach supports self-discovery, relationship concerns, and identity work. CBT offers practical strategies to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns, and is often effective for anxiety, depression, and coping with day-to-day challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Candyce works collaboratively with each person to explore which methods suit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts techniques over time so therapy stays aligned with what the person finds most helpful. Licensed professionals can combine these approaches flexibly to match individual situations.

Online therapy with Candyce is delivered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different lifestyles and energy levels. These options make it easier to attend sessions from home, balance therapy with work or caregiving, and maintain continuity of care across life changes while working with a trained therapist.