Counselling
What is counselling?
Understanding Emotional Support That Works
Counselling offers a safe space to explore feelings, manage stress, and navigate life’s challenges. In Lincoln and across Lincolnshire, qualified therapists provide evidence-based approaches tailored to your needs—whether you’re facing anxiety, relationship issues, grief, or low mood.
Why Choose Local Counselling in Lincolnshire?
Personalised Care Close to Home
Choosing a counsellor based in Lincoln or nearby towns like Grantham, Boston, or Sleaford means accessible, community-aware support. Local therapists understand regional pressures—from rural isolation to urban stress—and offer flexible in-person or online sessions.
My Approach
Ethical, Accredited, and Client-Focused
I am a BACP and ISPC registered counsellor, ensuring professional standards and confidentiality. I work collaboratively with clients across Lincolnshire to build resilience, clarity, and emotional wellbeing—without judgment.
If you’re in Lincoln or anywhere across Lincolnshire and struggling emotionally, you don’t have to face it alone. Help is available—today. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, loss, relationship strain, or just feeling overwhelmed, reaching out for counselling is a strong and positive step. Your wellbeing matters, and local support is closer than you think.
Person-Centred Counselling
Your Voice, Your Journey, Your Pace
Person-centred counselling—developed by Carl Rogers—is a humanistic approach that places you at the heart of the therapeutic process. In Lincoln and across Lincolnshire, this method empowers you to explore your thoughts and feelings without direction, judgment, or agenda from the therapist.
The counsellor offers three core conditions: empathy, unconditional positive regard, and congruence (genuineness). This creates a trusting space where self-understanding, healing, and personal growth can naturally unfold. Ideal for those seeking autonomy in their emotional journey, person-centred counselling respects your unique perspective and lived experience—because you are the expert on your own life.
Integrative Counselling
Tailored Support for Your Whole Self
Integrative counselling blends techniques from multiple therapeutic approaches—such as cognitive-behavioural, person-centred, psychodynamic, and mindfulness—to meet your specific needs. In Lincoln and across Lincolnshire, integrative therapists adapt their methods to suit your goals, challenges, and personality, rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model.
This flexible, holistic approach recognises that emotional wellbeing isn’t linear. Whether you’re managing anxiety, navigating life transitions, or healing from past experiences, integrative counselling offers a responsive and deeply personal path forward—grounded in evidence, empathy, and your individual story.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Practical Tools for Lasting Change in Lincoln & Lincolnshire
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a structured, evidence-based approach that helps you understand the links between your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. Widely recommended by the NHS and mental health professionals across Lincolnshire, CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and developing practical strategies to manage anxiety, depression, stress, and more.
In sessions with a qualified CBT therapist in Lincoln or nearby towns, you’ll learn skills you can use daily—both during and after therapy. CBT is time-limited, goal-oriented, and highly effective for those seeking clear, actionable support to improve their emotional wellbeing.
Important! In Crisis?
- Call Samaritans free, 24/7, on 116 123
- Text SHOUT to 85258 for immediate crisis support
- Visit samaritans.org for confidential listening
About Fiona Jane
Fiona offers integrative counselling and coaching for relationships, anxiety, depression and wellbeing—online and across Lincolnshire.
Empathy
Empathy – deeply understanding another’s feelings & perspective—validation and compassionate presence without judgment. With attunement, kindness, patience, and presence.
UPR
Unconditional positive regard means accepting and valuing a person wholly—without judgment, conditions, or expectation of change. With warmth, respect, consistency, and care.
Congruence
Congruence is the therapist’s genuine, authentic presence—being real, transparent, and aligned in words, feelings, and actions. With integrity, honesty, openness, and self-awareness.
Counselling FAQ's
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What if I’m not ready to talk about something?
What if I’m not ready to talk about something?
That’s completely okay—and expected. You’re never expected to disclose anything before you feel safe. We’ll work with what you’re ready to explore, and your boundaries will always be respected.
How do we decide what to focus on each session?
How do we decide what to focus on each session?
You lead. We’ll check in at the start of every session so you can guide the focus—whether it’s a current struggle, a past experience, or simply needing space to breathe.
Will therapy take years if we go slowly?
Will therapy take years if we go slowly?
Not necessarily. Working at your pace often leads to more sustainable change. Rushing can cause overwhelm or retraumatisation, which delays progress. True healing honours timing, not speed.
What if I need practical help, not deep emotional work?
What if I need practical help, not deep emotional work?
Absolutely. Some sessions may focus entirely on coping strategies, routines, communication skills, or problem-solving. Therapy adapts to your needs in the moment—not a rigid agenda.
Can I pause or take breaks if it feels like too much?
Can I pause or take breaks if it feels like too much?
Yes. You can slow down, shift focus, or take a break at any time. Your readiness matters more than “sticking to the plan.” This is your process—we move together, not ahead of you.
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Services Provided
Counselling
Explore your feelings in a safe, confidential space—gain clarity and healing
CBT
Rewire unhelpful thoughts, reduce anxiety, and build lasting emotional resilience
Hypnotherapy
Gentle, solution-focused sessions to reduce stress, break unhelpful patterns, create lasting change
Life Coaching
Create a life filled with purpose, cultivate lasting joy, align your daily actions with your deepest ambitions
Business Coaching
Strengthen leadership and professional performance, achieve sustainable work-life harmony
Business Coaching
Strengthen leadership and professional performance, achieve sustainable work-life harmony
Counselling Insights
Understanding the Counselling Process: A Path to Self-Discovery
What is Counselling and How Can It Help You? Counselling offers a confidential space where you can explore life’s challenges