Candyce Linington , PACFA

Candyce Linington is a registered clinical counsellor with over five years of practice in Australia and holds professional membership with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA). Her clinical training includes a Master of Counselling, a Graduate Certificate of Addictive Behaviours, a Bachelor of Counselling and Psychotherapy, and an Advanced Diploma of Transpersonal Counselling, qualifications that underpin a grounded and informed approach to care.

Candyce’s therapeutic outlook has been shaped by personal experiences with addictive and self-harming behaviours, psychosocial challenges, cancer, work-related injury, significant grief and loss, and life changes such as moving overseas and shifting careers. Witnessing social inequalities and unrest has also informed her sensitivity to systemic factors that affect wellbeing. These experiences contribute to a compassionate, empathetic stance when supporting others through distressing or transformative life events.

She works collaboratively with people facing anxiety, depression, grief, illness or chronic conditions, motivation and stress concerns, trauma and relationship challenges, identity and self-discovery issues, and difficulties with addiction and relapse. Candyce values integrity and inclusivity and uses a person-centred, trauma-informed, and recovery-oriented framework that allows sessions to progress at the client’s pace and align with their values and goals. She may draw on evidence-based methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing, and Relapse Prevention to tailor support to each individual.

Candyce emphasises the strengths each person brings to therapy and seeks to empower clients toward a more meaningful and satisfying life. She aims to create a collaborative, respectful therapeutic relationship that supports lasting change and personal growth.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support

Candyce uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and to identify personal values that guide meaningful action - this approach is often helpful for anxiety, low motivation, and life transitions. She also practices client-centred therapy, which focuses on listening deeply, validating each person’s experience, and supporting self-directed growth; this is useful for building self-esteem, exploring identity, and navigating relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another tool she may use to help people recognise and reframe unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical coping strategies for stress, depression, or anxiety.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Candyce works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best suit their needs, goals, and preferences. She will adjust techniques over time so the work remains relevant and responsive to each person’s progress.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals and therapists while balancing work, family, or health demands.