Lindsey De-Vine , BACP

Lindsey De-Vine is a BACP registered integrative individual and couple counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 12 years of clinical experience. She combines a range of therapeutic approaches to tailor support to each person or couple, drawing on methods suited to stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, low motivation, low self-esteem, depression and related concerns.

She works with a wide spectrum of issues including addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, career challenges, family and LGBT matters, and life transitions. Her practice also addresses more specific areas such as attachment and abandonment, caregiving stress, chronic illness and pain, codependency, communication and commitment issues, and separation or divorce. The breadth of her focus reflects an integrative stance that matches techniques to the needs presented in session.

Lindsey describes a strengths-based outlook that recognises each person as the expert in their own life. She aims to create a warm, open and non-judgemental space in which people can explore patterns, build coping skills and work toward clearer goals. Lindsey is registered with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which indicates membership of a major professional body for counsellors and adherence to recognised standards of practice.

Approaches that guide Lindsey's online practice

Client-Centered Therapy emphasises understanding the client from their own perspective. It focuses on building a supportive therapeutic relationship, helping people explore feelings and values to increase self-awareness and confidence - useful for issues like low self-esteem, life changes and relationship concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, skills-based approach that helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns. It is often used to treat anxiety, depression, stress and addictive behaviours by developing coping strategies and problem-solving techniques.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. Lindsey works with clients to assess needs, goals and personal preferences, and adapts methods over time so therapy fits what feels most helpful for the individual or couple.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how sessions take place - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging - which can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life or to connect from different locations. Licensed professionals can deliver the same core therapeutic work remotely, with options that suit varying schedules and communication styles.