About Me — Linda Loftsdóttir

Supporting You to Flourish and Thrive

A Warm, Intergrative Approach to Healing and Growth

My work is deeply shaped by both my professional training and my personal experience as a parent. I understand first-hand how complex and emotionally demanding it can be to support a child through big feelings, anxiety, and overwhelm — while also trying to hold everything together yourself.

This is one of the reasons I feel so passionate about supporting both young women and parents. I see how early struggles with confidence, anxiety, and self-esteem can shape how we experience the world, and how important it is to feel understood and supported through those challenges.

I also believe strongly in the importance of a strengths-based approach — both in how we support ourselves and how we support our children. By helping young people build resilience, self-belief, and emotional awareness, we give them tools that will stay with them throughout their lives.

My Philosophy

Rooted in Evidence-Based Practice, Grounded in Humanity

My work is grounded in:

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Solution-Focused Therapy
Appreciative Inquiry
Positive Psychology
Person-Centred Counselling Principles

These approaches share a belief in human potential, resilience, and the power of focusing on strengths. I am passionate about helping clients feel empowered, reconnect with what supports them, and create lasting, meaningful change.

Each session is tailored to your needs — whether that’s therapeutic exploration, practical coaching tools, strengths-based work, or a blend of all three.

My Story

My Why

Born in Iceland and later moving to the UK and Jersey, I often struggled to find a place where I truly felt I belonged. I believe this is where my fascination with psychology and human behaviour began. Even growing up, I was often seen as the ‘mum’ of my friendship group, enjoying supporting and caring for those around me. People have often described me as a natural motivator, and I love helping others see past their struggles, reconnect with their strengths, and identify a path forward.

As I began my professional training, my passion for supporting people continued to grow. Discovering Positive Psychology felt like finding a place where I truly belonged — a framework that resonates with my belief in human potential, resilience, and growth.

I bring warmth, authenticity, and curiosity into my work, creating a compassionate, collaborative space where every client feels understood, supported, and inspired to move forward.

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Qualifications & Training

Professional Background

I am committed to continuous learning, both to enhance my practice and because I genuinely value personal growth. My professional training includes:

BSc (Hons) Psychology
Postgraduate Masters in Positive Psychology
Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- including Level 3 Certificates in Counselling Skills and Counselling Theory
ACTP Certificate in Coaching
Additional extensive training in:
- Coaching Psychology
- Motivational Interviewing
- Positive Psychology in Coaching
- Mental Health
- Vocational Rehabilitation
Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
- MBACP 393777
Registered Member of the Jersey Care Commission
- JRN 6794

How I Work

Compassionate, Collaborative, and Tailored to You

At the heart of my practice is a genuine, person-centred relationship. I value authenticity, kindness, and curiosity, and I bring these qualities into every session. My aim is to help you:

Understand yourself more deeply
Build resilience and confidence
Explore the barriers that may be holding you back
Reconnect with your strengths
Move toward a life that feels aligned and fulfilling

Whether we work therapeutically, in a coaching capacity, or through an integrated approach, your goals, pace, and wellbeing always guide the process.

Working With Me

Your Journey Matters

I believe in creating a space where you feel safe, understood, and supported. You don't need to have everything figured out — you simply need to begin.

Together, we explore what’s meaningful to you, what you want for yourself, and what steps can support your growth, healing, and sense of wellbeing.

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Kind Words From Clients

“My experience working with Linda was thoroughly enjoyable and beneficial. I always left our conversation feeling focused, empowered, and motivated to make positive changes in my life. I really enjoyed the process of learning more about my strengths and looking within myself to set and achieve personal goals. Linda is an open, empathetic listener with a warm energy, and she immediately makes you feel comfortable. She listens without judgement and has such a caring nature. I highly recommend undertaking her strengths based coaching.”
AMY
Kind Words From Clients

“I would recommend any parent interested in their child's wellbeing to attend Linda’s coaching on strength-based parenting. Linda has a really great presence, her warmth and kindness creates a safe space for parents to share their struggles and victories. Her strength-based parenting coaching is educational, accessible and fun at the same time. Not only do you start seeing your child's strengths better but also realize your own strengths as a parent and as an individual. Highly recommended”
MARIT
Kind Words From Clients

“I would highly recommend Linda’s strength-based coaching. Through our sessions I discovered strengths that I hadn’t really considered before which led me to a deeper sense of self-discovery. I also felt empowered to start working on my goals and found the support Linda gave me really helpful. Linda is very open and honest in her approach as well as being down to earth and easy to work with, she makes you feel very comfortable and is a very good listener as well as a good motivator”
TANJA
Kind Words From Clients

“I had the opportunity to attend a strength-based parenting course with Linda in early 2021. It was great working with Linda who is very open, honest and warm as well as an excellent course leader. The course was very well prepared and organised and used a variety of effective teaching methods. The tools and techniques that Linda uses in her strength-based parenting were very effective with my teenage daughter and I would highly recommend this course. Any parent who wants to adopt a strength-orientated upbringing and help their child achieve even better results in work and play should contact Linda”
ELIN
Kind Words From Clients

Linda has been the kindest support during my struggles with anxiety and self steem, always providing a safe space for me. She has equipped me with techniques and habits that I have implemented into my routine and everyday life, allowing me to take back control. Her calm nature and warming personality made me feel comfortable and at ease right from my first session, which meant I found it so much easier to talk openly and honesty about how I was feeling. Linda's encouragement throughout my counselling and coaching has made me feel reassured and continuously supported. I would highly recommend Linda to anyone else that feels like they are overwhelmed by or struggling with their mental health.
Female, aged 21