Our therapists
Find someone you feel comfortable with.
The relationship with your therapist matters more than any one method. Read a little about each of us, or leave it to us: tell us what’s going on and we’ll suggest who might suit you. Every one of us is registered with a professional body and has regular clinical supervision.
Not sure who to choose?
Pick “no preference” when you book your free call. We’ll match you with someone who has space and experience in what you’d like help with.
Founder, integrative counsellor
Helen Marsh
Integrative: mixes person-centred work with ideas from CBT and attachment theory, depending on what suits you.
Helen opened Linden in 2014 after twelve years counselling in GP surgeries and a university service. She is calm, practical and happy to sit with silence while you find the words.
Helps with
Anxiety, low mood, life changes, feeling stuck
Sessions
In person and online
Days
Mon, Tue, Thu
Languages
English
Fee
£65 per 50-minute session
BACP registered member (no. 000000)
Person-centred counsellor
Samir Haddad
Person-centred: you set the pace and the agenda, and Samir listens closely without judging or rushing you.
Samir trained after a career in teaching and still has a teacher’s patience. Many of his clients are men who have never talked to anyone before, and he keeps the first sessions gentle.
Helps with
Grief and loss, stress, anger, men’s mental health
Sessions
In person and online
Days
Tue, Wed, Thu evenings, Sat
Languages
English, Arabic
Fee
£60 per 50-minute session
BACP registered member (no. 000000)
Couples and relationship therapist
Ruth Okafor
Systemic and emotionally focused: looks at the patterns between people as well as what’s going on for each of you.
Ruth works with couples, families and individuals who want to understand their relationships. She is warm and direct, and she makes sure both people in the room feel heard.
Helps with
Relationships, couples, family conflict, separation
Sessions
In person and online
Days
Mon, Wed, Fri
Languages
English
Fee
£65 individuals, £85 couples (75 minutes)
UKCP registered psychotherapist (no. 000000)
CBT therapist
Megan Lloyd
Cognitive behavioural therapy: structured sessions with small, practical steps to try between them, if you’d like that.
Megan works online, which suits students and anyone with a busy week. She explains everything as she goes and never sets homework you didn’t agree to.
Helps with
Anxiety, panic, worry, self-esteem, student life
Sessions
Online only
Days
Mon to Thu, daytime and evenings
Languages
English, Welsh
Fee
£60, or £35 for students
BABCP accredited (no. 000000)