Candyce Linington , PACFA

Candyce Linington is a registered clinical counsellor based in Australia with five years of professional experience and membership of the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA). She combines formal training with lived experience to support people facing a wide range of emotional and practical challenges. Candyce draws on postgraduate and graduate training in counselling and addictive behaviours alongside specialised study in transpersonal practice to inform a compassionate, evidence-aware approach.

Candyce's own experiences with addictive and self-harming behaviours, psychosocial difficulties, cancer, work-related injury, grief and loss, and life transitions such as moving abroad and changing careers have shaped how she relates to clients. Those personal insights, together with a deep awareness of broader social inequalities, contribute to a practice that values empathy, dignity and respect. She works with issues including anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, addiction, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem and identity, workplace stress, and coping with chronic illness or major life change.

Her work is person-centred, trauma-informed and recovery-oriented, with a focus on collaboration and pace set by the client. Candyce may draw on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), motivational interviewing and relapse prevention while helping clients identify their values, strengths and practical steps toward change. She frames therapy as a partnership aimed at building resilience, clarity and more meaningful connection with life.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Candyce integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into her online practice. ACT helps people learn to accept difficult feelings while taking committed action toward what matters to them, and it is often useful for anxiety, stress and challenges with motivation. She also uses client-centred therapy, which focuses on creating a supportive, non-judgmental space where the therapist follows the client's lead and helps them explore values, identity and personal goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another tool she may draw on - CBT looks at the links between thoughts, emotions and behaviours and offers practical strategies for managing symptoms like low mood, worry and unhelpful habits.

Candyce approaches the choice of method collaboratively. Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work - she will discuss options, listen to your preferences, and tailor techniques to your needs and goals so the plan fits your life and values.

Online therapy with Candyce is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for people balancing work, caregiving or health issues. These options make it possible to access consistent support from licensed professionals without travel, and to choose the format that feels most comfortable for each stage of the therapeutic journey.