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Linda Boffo

Therapist / counsellor · United Kingdom

Linda BoffoBACP

Psychodynamic counsellor for relationship stress

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  • Experience3 years
  • LanguagesEnglish, Italian
  • SessionsOnline
  • Supports intimacy concerns
  • Speaks English and Italian
  • Works with family issues

About Linda

Linda Boffo offers support for people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy concerns, and issues with self-esteem. She also helps with family problems, attachment and abandonment worries, and matters around body image and alternative sexual cultures such as BDSM and kink. She works in English and Italian and is based in the United Kingdom.

Linda uses a psychodynamic approach that looks at how past experiences shape present feelings and behaviour. Sessions are a calm place to talk through recurring patterns and relationship themes. She aims to help people notice the unconscious influences that affect everyday choices and emotions.

Her style is compassionate and non-judgemental. She encourages gentle curiosity about difficult memories and feelings. Sessions focus on making sense of what keeps problems going and on small changes that make daily life easier.

With three years of experience, Linda tailors the pace and focus to each person. She pays attention to intimacy-related issues, communication problems, codependency and caregiver stress. She also supports people coping with separation, domestic violence, and the effects of natural or human-caused disasters.

People can expect a practical emphasis alongside deeper reflection. Linda helps clients build insight and try new ways of relating to themselves and others. To begin, prospective clients follow the site’s Start Therapy process and schedule according to availability.

How psychodynamic work adapts to online therapy

Psychodynamic therapy focuses on understanding how past experiences shape present feelings and behaviour. It involves talking about patterns, memories and relationships to uncover recurring themes that influence day-to-day life. This approach can help with anxiety, relationship difficulties and feelings of emptiness.

Another useful technique is exploring attachment and abandonment issues. This involves noticing how early bonds affect trust and closeness now, and trying different ways of relating in current relationships. Working on body image and intimacy concerns can also involve careful, paced conversation about beliefs and self-perception.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences. Together they decide which way of working feels most helpful and may adjust the approach over time as progress is made.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time or allowing shorter check-ins during a break. It can also suit people who prefer audio-only contact or who need a quieter environment without video. Registered or accredited professionals can discuss practical arrangements and help match the format to everyday routines.

Professional registration

  • BACP United Kingdom · No. 408073

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteem

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Experience

3+ years

Credentials

BACP · United Kingdom

Languages

English, Italian

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy-related issues, plus self-esteem and family problems. Additional areas include attachment, abandonment, body image and concerns around BDSM and kink.

What is her therapeutic style like?

She uses a psychodynamic approach that looks at how past experiences influence current feelings. Sessions are gentle and reflective, with a focus on noticing patterns and trying practical changes.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has three years of experience working as a therapist. That experience includes supporting clients with relationship, family and intimacy-related concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is registered with the BACP, which is noted as her credential. She works from the United Kingdom.

Which languages can sessions be offered in?

Sessions are offered in English and Italian.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start working with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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