Lynsey Cuthbert , BACP

Lynsey Cuthbert is an integrative counsellor based in Northern Ireland who blends humanistic, cognitive behavioral, and psychodynamic ideas to support people through difficult periods. She is an accredited member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which is the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK. Drawing on twelve years of experience, she offers calm, considered support to individuals facing a wide range of emotional and relational challenges.

As a wife, mother and daughter, Lynsey understands the pressures family life can bring and how everyday responsibilities can lead to overwhelm, stress, or low mood. She has worked privately for a number of years with people experiencing low mood and depression, anxiety, family and relationship problems, grief and bereavement, survivors of narcissistic personality disorder, sexual abuse, burnout, uncertainty about the future, and confidence or self-esteem difficulties, including work with LGBTQ+ clients.

Lynsey aims to create a respectful therapeutic space where people can explore their feelings without judgement. She brings high ethical standards and established safeguarding structures to her work and will pursue further research or consultation when necessary to best support a client’s care. She emphasises practical, empathic support and believes that talking can be a powerful step toward feeling better.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a warm, non-directive space where a person’s own values and goals guide the work; it is helpful for building self-esteem, processing life changes, and improving relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is a structured approach that explores the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers practical strategies to manage anxiety, low mood, panic and other symptoms. Psychodynamic therapy looks at underlying patterns and past experiences that shape present reactions, which can be useful for long-standing relationship difficulties, grief, and identity concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Lynsey works collaboratively with each person to decide which methods best match their needs, goals and preferences. She discusses options openly and adapts the work as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and live chat or text-based messaging provide additional ways to connect when scheduling or travel are challenges. For many people, these options make it easier to access regular support from licensed professionals and therapists without disrupting daily responsibilities.