Linda Mather (nee Spencer) , BACP

Linda Mather (nee Spencer) is a psychotherapist with 26 years of professional experience who combines clinical skill with practical sensitivity. She is also a trainer, a clinical supervisor, and an author of counselling textbooks and self-help books. As a member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - she follows established professional standards for counselling and psychotherapy in the United Kingdom.

Her practice is integrative, drawing on a range of therapeutic models so that the work can be shaped to each person she sees. She blends cognitive-behavioural, humanistic, psychodynamic, solution-focused and transactional analysis approaches to design conversations and treatment plans that reflect an individual’s unique needs and circumstances.

Linda currently works with children and adolescents on matters such as self-harm, emotional regulation, anxiety, depression, communication difficulties, bullying, loss and friendship issues. She has also supported adults facing depression, anxiety, relationship and parenting difficulties, career challenges, OCD and other anxiety disorders, substance misuse, trauma and emotional abuse.

Her style centres on a warm and understanding therapeutic relationship and a calm space for exploration. She aims to support people through the often-difficult first steps of seeking help and to work alongside them to overcome the challenges that brought them to therapy.

Approaches that guide online therapy

Linda Mather (nee Spencer) draws on several evidence-informed methods to shape online sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns and developing practical strategies to manage symptoms like anxiety, low mood and compulsive behaviours. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships influence current bonds and emotional responses, helping individuals and families address intimacy, trust and communication difficulties. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, often called ACT, helps people clarify personal values and build psychological flexibility by learning to accept difficult feelings while committing to meaningful action.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Linda works collaboratively with each person to identify what fits best. She tailors methods to a client’s goals, preferences and life circumstances so the work feels relevant and manageable.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility: sessions can be arranged as video calls or phone conversations, and shorter check-ins or ongoing support can be provided via live chat or text-based messaging. This range of options makes therapy more accessible for people juggling work, family or geographic constraints while preserving continuity of care with licensed professionals and experienced therapists.