Lynda Dobrin
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About me
I am a fully qualified counsellor, bereavement and couples/relationship trained. Working with individuals and couples. I offer sessions either face to face, zoom or telephone, which ever way you feel would work best for you.
Stuck in your head? Stuck in your relationship?
Does your life feel a little jumbled-up and confusing, are you're struggling to work out what to do to make it feel better? Have your relationships become more difficult than you'd like. Would you like a warm, down-to-earth space to talk, understand what's going on and work out what would work best for you?
I work with individuals and couples who may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, anxious or simply not quite themselves, helping them to make sense of what’s going on and find a way forward.
I work with couples who feel more like roommates than partners. Perhaps the conversations have become practical, the connection has faded, or you’ve stopped feeling heard, understood or close to each other.
Has one of you has stopped talking — Ever had the same argument 100 times? One person feels unheard. The other feels criticised. Someone walks away. And the merry go round keeps going round.
Couples counselling can help you slow that cycle down and understand what's really going on.
Relationships can be messy and complicated, and sometimes we get caught in patterns that are difficult to change on our own.
From my own experience, I know that life can throw a lot at us. Relationships end, our parents get ill and need caring, our children leave home, and suddenly we’re getting older and wondering, “What now? What’s next for me?”
Sometimes, we can’t quite put our finger on it. Life might look fine from the outside, but inside we feel a bit lost, a bit stuck, and not quite ourselves.
If you recognise any of this, you’re not alone. Counselling can give you a little space to talk things through, make sense of how you’re feeling and work out what you want from this next chapter of your life.
I work with individuals suffering depression, anxiety, sexual abuse, domestic violence and bereavement, along with many other issues that have impacted their lives.
Counselling isn’t about having the “right words” saying "I don't know it just feels wrong" is a good starting point. It’s simply a space where you can talk things through at your own pace. A place to say what’s on your mind without worrying about upsetting family or friends, or having to put on a brave face.
I understand how hard it is to ask for help, and even harder to decide what counsellor is right for you. To see if I am right for you I offer a free 15 minute telephone consultation this will give you a chance to get a feel for me and to ask any questions you may have about the service I offer.
I’m a Person-Centred Counsellor, qualified in Relationship and Couples Counselling, with specialist bereavement training. I offer a warm, relaxed and non-judgemental space to explore whatever life or relationships may be throwing at you.
I offer sessions either face to face, zoom or telephone which ever way you feel would work best for you.
If you’re ready to start on this journey, I’m here to help you along the way.
Please call Lynda on 077903 74026 or email Lynda@bestversionofyou.info
You can work with me in person, Epping or Harlow both are easily accessible from East London, North London, East Hertfordshire and Essex. And of course you can Zoom Worldwide from anywhere.
I offer long term and short term work. And offer day, evening and weekend appointments
Training, qualifications & experience
- Level 4 Diploma Therapeutic Counselling (Dip Couns)
- Level 3 Counselling Studies
- Level 2 Counselling Skills
- Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling
- Member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy)
In addition to my private practise I work for Haven survivors of abuse network, which provides support for survivors of domestic and sexual abuse. I have trained at St Joseph’s hospice I am now part of the bereavement counselling team.
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 - £70.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Zoom sessions £50.00
In person sessions £60.00
When I work
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Further information
I’m here to help you along the way. You are not alone.
Please call Lynda on 077903 74026 or send an email using the contact form.
I offer a free 15-minute online consultation. This consultation is an opportunity for you to ask any questions about the counselling service I provide and to determine if I'm the right person to support you on your journey.
I offer various options to meet your needs.
Face to face, online, telephone, walk and talk sessions.
Sessions are 50 minutes; I offer long term and short term work.
