Linda Zack, BACP, NCPS

Linda Zack uses a Gestalt therapeutic approach to help people build self-awareness and change unhelpful patterns. She introduces simple, present-focused practices so clients can notice thoughts, feelings and behaviours in the moment. Linda aims to create a calm, friendly atmosphere where people can speak openly without fear of judgement.

She trained in Gestalt psychotherapeutic counselling and holds BACP and NCPS credentials. Her practice draws on ten years of experience including pre- and post-qualifying volunteer work across a range of concerns. That background informs a practical, down-to-earth style in sessions.

Linda often helps people who are coping with grief and loss, sleep problems such as insomnia, stress, low mood and anxiety. She also supports those dealing with addictions, trauma and abuse, body image and eating concerns, anger and self-esteem issues. Additional areas of interest include sexuality, LGBT matters, compassion fatigue, and life transitions such as midlife crises.

Her approach is conversational and exploratory. Sessions focus on what is happening right now - thoughts, sensations and reactions - and on developing new ways of responding. She uses metaphors and experiential techniques from Gestalt practice to build insight and resilience.

Linda also offers therapeutic coaching to help people identify strengths and put practical steps into action. She works collaboratively to help clients recognise resources, try new behaviours and make steady progress toward clearer goals.

Working with Gestalt techniques online

Gestalt therapy focuses on present-moment awareness and how people are being in their everyday lives. In practice this means noticing physical sensations, emotions and thoughts as they happen, then experimenting with small changes to improve how you respond. This approach is often useful for anxiety, low mood, stress and situations where people feel stuck.

Alongside Gestalt methods, brief therapeutic coaching is offered to turn insights into action. Coaching looks at strengths and concrete steps you can try between sessions to build resilience and make practical progress on life goals. Both approaches aim to be collaborative so the therapist and client choose what feels most helpful together.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video calls suit deeper conversation and visual connection, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat can be used for shorter check-ins and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family life and other commitments while maintaining consistent progress.