Linda Coates

Hello and Welcome

I work in person from a comfortable, relaxing and private room in Berwick upon Tweed. 

I work Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. I also work evenings and occasionally I work on a Saturday. I am more than happy to talk with you to discuss your needs.

I also offer telephone and online counselling, and Walk and Talk therapy.

It can be difficult and often daunting sometimes to reach out for help. I can provide you with calm reassurance that I understand this, and importantly, I will listen to you. 

I have a Diploma in Counselling and have gained valuable experience over several years working in the charitable third sector. I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, (BACP). 

I hold a certificate in online and telephone counselling, approved by ACTO, (Association for Counselling and Therapy Online).

I am compassionate, kind, non-judgemental and empathic. I feel the therapeutic relationship is important for therapy to begin to be successful. With this in mind, I invite you to allow yourself space for learning to trust me, and our process together.

My work with individuals, groups, and couples has equipped me with important experience that is invaluable in helping me understand that no matter where you are in life, you can often feel stressed, overwhelmed, lost, anxious, depressed and more. Sometimes it can be difficult to even put into words how you feel. I can help you explore any issues you are having and we can work together to help you identify and make any changes you may like to in your life.

I work in an integrative way, meaning I draw from different counselling models and theories. These include, humanistic psychodynamic and CBT. This helps to tailor my approach to each persons differing needs. No one single approach will hold the answers to our problems.

I offer in person counselling, online and telephone counselling, and walk and talk therapy.

I offer an initial free 15 to 20 minute telephone consultation which gives us an opportunity to talk about what you would like from counselling, and ask me any questions, and for me to explain a little bit about the process. 

Then our first session is a chance for us to meet, and for you to see if you feel comfortable working with me, and for you ask me any further questions. 

I work in person from a comfortable, relaxing and private room in Berwick upon Tweed.

I work Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. I can sometimes work evenings. I am more than happy to talk with you to discuss your needs.

I also offer telephone and online counselling, and I offer Walk and Talk therapy.

Hi, and welcome, 

I understand how difficult and often daunting sometimes it can feel to reach out for help. I can provide you with calm reassurance that I understand this, and importantly, I will listen to you.

I have a BACP approved Higher National Diploma in Counselling and have gained valuable experience over several years . I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, (BACP).

Additional experience and training:

Certificate in online and telephone counselling, approved by ACTO, (Association for Counselling and Therapy Online).

Certificate in walk and talk therapy. 

ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training)

The Counselling Academy Diploma in Couples Counselling

I am compassionate, kind, non-judgemental and empathic. I feel the therapeutic relationship is important for therapy to begin to be successful. With this in mind, I invite you to allow yourself space for learning to trust me, and our process together. 

My work with individuals, groups, and couples has equipped me with important experience that is invaluable in helping me understand that no matter where you are in life, you can often feel stressed, overwhelmed, lost, anxious, depressed and more. Sometimes it can be difficult to even put into words how you feel. I can help you explore any issues you are having and we can work together to help you identify and make any changes you may like to in your life. 

I work in an integrative way, meaning I draw from different  counselling models and theories. These include, humanistic psychodynamic and CBT.  This helps to tailor my approach to each persons differing needs. No one single approach will hold the answers to our problems. 

I offer in person counselling, online and telephone counselling, and walk and talk therapy.

I offer an initial free 15 to 20 minute telephone consultation which gives us an opportunity to talk about what you would like from counselling, ask me any questions, and for me to explain a little bit about the process. If you prefer, you can also just go ahead and make a first appointment with me.

Then our first session is a chance for us to meet, and for you to see if you feel comfortable working with me, and for you ask me any further questions.