The Empathic Therapist

The Empathic Therapist Person-Centred therapist in Stirling, offering in-person and online counselling across the UK and Europe.

Providing compassionate, professional support for all of life’s challenges.

When we think of being kind, it’s usually with others in mind — sharing our gratitude, doing good deeds, letting people ...
13/11/2025

When we think of being kind, it’s usually with others in mind — sharing our gratitude, doing good deeds, letting people know they are loved.

But do we extend that same kindness to ourselves? We can be harsh with our words; that inner critic creeps in, whispering unkind thoughts designed to keep us down.

So today, while you’re showing kindness to others, remember to offer some to yourself as well. A little self-love and compassion go a long way.

Be kind.

Affirmation:
“I am worthy of the same kindness, compassion, and love that I freely give to others.”




I’m sorry for being so quiet lately… life has been busy, and I hunkered down for a bit.But I wanted to say hi to all of ...
13/11/2025

I’m sorry for being so quiet lately… life has been busy, and I hunkered down for a bit.

But I wanted to say hi to all of my new followers!

I thought this was a good time to introduce myself (again).

I’m Lynn. I live in Stirling, Scotland, with my family and our black Cockapoo.

I’ve had a varied career before becoming a counsellor — alternative therapist, magazine editor, project manager… even a Redcoat at Butlins!

After meeting my husband while working overseas, I returned home after 20 years of living away.

I hadn’t paid much attention to therapy until I needed it myself. When my mum died eight years ago, counselling during that time truly saved me.

That experience showed me what I wanted to do with my life, and so I began training to become a counsellor.

I love my work — it gives me so much joy to hold space for clients as they explore and make sense of their experiences.

My therapy toolkit is always expanding, offering inner child work, manifesting and affirmations, inner critic sessions, and using oracle cards.

If you’d like to find out more about my work, please check out my website (the link is in my bio).
And feel free to DM me if you have any questions.

Thanks for reading,
Lynn x

Affirmation of the day:
"I am grateful for the journey that brought me here, and for the connections that continue to grow along the way."

I was gifted this beautiful angel by my mother-in-law last week.I was overcome by emotion and cried. Afterwards, I tried...
16/10/2025

I was gifted this beautiful angel by my mother-in-law last week.
I was overcome by emotion and cried. Afterwards, I tried to work out why.

It was an unexpected gift, and I was so touched by it.
It took me back to when I was emptying my mum’s house after her funeral.
In a drawer, wrapped up, was an angel Christmas decoration — one I had never seen before.
It was there, waiting to be discovered.

I smiled at the memory, always amazed at how the human brain works.

The new angel now sits in my office, sharing space with my various card decks — part of my therapy toolkit.

Love and light 💛

Affirmation of the day:
“I am grateful for the kindness of others.”

Today is World Mental Health Day, and a gentle reminder that it’s okay not to be okay. Reaching out and talking takes co...
10/10/2025

Today is World Mental Health Day, and a gentle reminder that it’s okay not to be okay. Reaching out and talking takes courage — but it can make such a difference.

There have been times in my life when things have felt really dark, when I’ve struggled to find hope, and wondered if life would ever feel bright again.

If you’ve ever felt like that too, you’re not alone. It can be so hard to hold on in those moments, but things can change, even if it doesn’t feel that way right now.

Counselling helped me so much — when I needed it most. It offered me space to talk, I was heard, and I felt no shame in sharing my darkest thoughts. It could help you start finding your way forward, one step at a time.

Affirmation of the day:
“I am worthy. I am enough. I forgive myself.”

WORLD SMILE DAYThis morning I smiled when I saw that Storm Amy hadn’t hit yet. I don’t own waterproofs and wasn’t keen o...
03/10/2025

WORLD SMILE DAY

This morning I smiled when I saw that Storm Amy hadn’t hit yet. I don’t own waterproofs and wasn’t keen on getting soaked while walking my dog, Kylo (note to self: buy some!).

Some days, smiling doesn’t come easily. My thoughts can run dark, and that’s when I turn to something light or funny to lift me up.

On my walk, I smiled at everyone I passed. Some smiled back, some didn’t. We never know what’s going on in someone else’s mind, but maybe that small smile lifted them too.

What makes you smile?

Affirmation of the day:
"I am grateful for the simple pleasures that bring a smile to my face."

Picture of Kylo doing something I imagine makes him smile—stealing socks!




I was gifted this beautiful necklace by By Rebecca Jewellery, inspired by Donna Ashworth’s poem Yellow. I’m sure we all ...
01/10/2025

I was gifted this beautiful necklace by By Rebecca Jewellery, inspired by Donna Ashworth’s poem Yellow. I’m sure we all have some fellow ‘yellows’ in our lives who would love this too 💛💛 Thank you, Donna—love you!!

It was wonderful to spend the evening at Donna Ashworth's first theatre tour for her beautiful new book, Joy Chose You. ...
30/09/2025

It was wonderful to spend the evening at Donna Ashworth's first theatre tour for her beautiful new book, Joy Chose You. To see 750 people completely captivated by her words and powerful meditation filled me with pride 💛

Affirmation of the day:
“I am grateful for my wonderful friends and the happiness they bring me.”

The training sessions that Cruse Scotland provide are so informative, and worth it.
26/09/2025

The training sessions that Cruse Scotland provide are so informative, and worth it.

So grateful for this wonderful feedback from a recently concluded client!Counselling can bring challenging moments, but ...
26/09/2025

So grateful for this wonderful feedback from a recently concluded client!

Counselling can bring challenging moments, but holding a client’s space and witnessing their growth is such a privilege for me.

With this client, I drew on my therapy toolkit, including positive affirmations and inner critic work.

Thank you, Lynn 💛

Affirmation of the day:
"Today is a good day."

Grief doesn’t follow a timeline, it is not linear, and it can hit without warning. Yet your life can grow around it. 💛DM...
24/09/2025

Grief doesn’t follow a timeline, it is not linear, and it can hit without warning. Yet your life can grow around it. 💛

DM me to discover how counselling can help you do that.

Affirmation of the day:
"It won't always feel like this."

In beautifully sunny Dundee today for a conference with Cruse Scotland. Alongside my private practice, I also volunteer ...
13/09/2025

In beautifully sunny Dundee today for a conference with Cruse Scotland. Alongside my private practice, I also volunteer as a counsellor, supporting bereavement services across Scotland.

It’s such a privilege to be part of this charity—the work they do makes a real difference for so many people who are grieving. If you’re in Scotland and need someone to talk to, please do check out their page. 💙

Affirmation of the day:
"I am grateful for the gift of this new day".

My thoughts today are with those who are affected by su***de 💛 If you need to talk to someone, you can contact any of th...
10/09/2025

My thoughts today are with those who are affected by su***de 💛 If you need to talk to someone, you can contact any of the following:

Samaritans

Phone: 116 123 (free, available 24/7)
Website: samaritans.org

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Mind

Infoline: 0300 123 3393 (Mon–Fri, 9am–6pm)
Support Line: 0300 102 1234 (Mon–Fri, 9am–6pm)
Website: mind.org.uk

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Shout

Text: 85258 (24/7, free and confidential text service)
Website: giveusashout.org

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