Linda Mather (nee Spencer), BACP
Experienced integrative psychotherapist
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At a glance
- Listed location
- United Kingdom
- Experience
- 26+ years
- Credentials
- BACP
- Languages
- English
- Registration (United Kingdom)
- BACP · No. 48664
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- 26 years experience
- BACP registered
- Focus on ageing
About Linda
Linda Mather (nee Spencer) is a psychotherapist with 26 years' experience. She is also a trainer, clinical supervisor and author of counselling and self-help books. Linda offers a warm, understanding presence and aims to make it easier to begin difficult conversations. She creates space for people to talk through what matters to them and to find practical ways forward.
She describes an integrative approach and draws on several clinical models to match each person’s needs. That means sessions might include thinking about thoughts and behaviours, exploring past relationship patterns, or using more human-centred ways of listening and reflecting. Linda adapts the style of sessions to suit different concerns rather than using a single method for everyone.
Linda has supported people facing a wide range of issues, including depression, anxiety, substance misuse, trauma and emotional abuse, and relationship and parenting concerns. She also has experience with eating difficulties, anger, grief and coping with life changes, and a particular interest in aging and geriatric issues within her wider practice.
Her work with children and adolescents focuses on self-harm, emotional regulation, anxiety, depression, bullying and friendship problems. She tailors conversations and plans to each young person’s stage of life and communication style.
Sessions aim to be collaborative and practical. Linda helps people set small goals and learn skills they can use between meetings. She supports people through first steps and the longer process of change.
She describes an integrative approach and draws on several clinical models to match each person’s needs. That means sessions might include thinking about thoughts and behaviours, exploring past relationship patterns, or using more human-centred ways of listening and reflecting. Linda adapts the style of sessions to suit different concerns rather than using a single method for everyone.
Linda has supported people facing a wide range of issues, including depression, anxiety, substance misuse, trauma and emotional abuse, and relationship and parenting concerns. She also has experience with eating difficulties, anger, grief and coping with life changes, and a particular interest in aging and geriatric issues within her wider practice.
Her work with children and adolescents focuses on self-harm, emotional regulation, anxiety, depression, bullying and friendship problems. She tailors conversations and plans to each young person’s stage of life and communication style.
Sessions aim to be collaborative and practical. Linda helps people set small goals and learn skills they can use between meetings. She supports people through first steps and the longer process of change.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefEating disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHearing impairedHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Jungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy
Experience
26+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and choose actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, depression and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is commonly used for anxiety, low mood and some stress-related problems.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Linda will discuss different methods with each person and decide together which suits the issue, goals and personal preferences. The process is collaborative and open to adjustment as needs evolve.
The biography does not list specific online session types, so confirm the current formats before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy routines, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when days are tight. It also makes it simpler for people who live farther away or who prefer not to travel. Registered or accredited professionals offering online care can adapt exercises, homework and check-ins so the work continues between sessions and fits into everyday life.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Linda commonly help with?
She works with a wide range of difficulties including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and relationship problems, plus issues around parenting and grief.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm and collaborative. She uses an integrative approach and adapts methods to suit each person.
How long has she practised?
Linda has 26 years' experience as a psychotherapist, and she also works as a trainer, supervisor and author.
Where does she practise and what credential does she hold?
She is based in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English for both individual and international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.