Discovery
Counselling
Helping you explore, understand, and overcome life’s challenges, with support every step of the way
By Linda Austin
Meet your Counsellor
Hi, I’m Linda, and if you’re reading this, I imagine something’s been feeling heavy lately. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, grief, trauma, or just feel a bit lost, I want you to know you don’t have to figure it all out alone.
I’m not a “nod and smile” kind of counsellor. While I’ll always offer a warm, non-judgmental space where you can speak freely and be truly heard, I also believe in being real, human, and sometimes gently offering guidance or ideas when it feels right. You won’t just be met with silence, I’ll walk alongside you, helping you make sense of things and find clarity, at your pace.
My style is down-to-earth, open, and honest. I work in a person-centred way, which means we’ll focus on what you need, not a rigid set of steps. But I also draw on other approaches when helpful, blending insight with compassion.
You don’t have to have the “right” words, or even know where to begin. Just come as you are. I’ll meet you there.
In the quiet of your hidden fears, A whisper calls amidst the tears.
A journey starts, a spark ignites, Through darkest days and endless nights.
With gentle words and open hearts, We’ll weave together broken parts.
Explore the depths you thought concealed, Unearth the wounds that time revealed.
In moments raw, you’ll find your voice, Each step a chance, each choice your choice.
Strength grows within, like roots in earth, Transforming pain to hope and worth.
We honor all you’ve come to be, Your story told, your truth set free.
A light unfolds, your path ahead, From shadows past to dreams instead.
So take my hand, and trust the way, The healing starts with you today.
Together here, you’re safe, you’re seen, In Discovery, you’re heard, you’re free.
Your Journey
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Self esteem, Depression, Compassion fatigue, Aging and geriatric issues, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Family problems, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Men's issues, Money and financial issues, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Workplace issues, Crime and offending, Behaviour change
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
Want to say thank you, thank you for all our sessions, to make me feel comfortable and heard. You are the best! I will always remember that I am good enough, that I deserve better than the situation I am in right now, because that is what you told me
Client
Thank you for everything over the last few weeks, I found it was really beneficial and you helped get me through a rough couple of months. I really enjoyed our conversations and all the food for thought
Client
Linda listens to me, and helps me understand myself and doesn’t judge! She is patient and reaches out to me on a regular basis
Client