Anni Lawrence

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Shrewsbury SY3 & Church Stretton SY6

About me

I offer a warm, non-judgemental space where you don't have to be someone's mum, child, partner, employee or carer. For 50 minutes, you get to simply be you.

My approach is person-centred, which means I won't tell you what you should do or try to fit you into a particular mould. I'll listen, alongside you, and help you explore what is happening beneath the surface. I do work with tools, such as nesting dolls, stones or picture cards to create a narrative by which to explore aspects of identity. 

Training, qualifications & experience

I am a fully qualified person centred counsellor with CPCAB Level 3 & 4 certificates in Therapeutic Counselling, and as of September 2026 I am studying Level 5 CPCAB Certificate in Counselling Children and Young People. I have volunteered with Ponthafren in Wales and I am currently volunteering as a counsellor with Family Line, a national charity supporting families, and with County Counselling in Oswestry. I am a registered member of the BACP. I have a certificate in Mental Health First Aid as of March 2026 and recent suicide awareness and safeguarding training.

I have also worked in Education for over 15 years, with an MA in Educational Practice and Research. Working with children, young people and families is very much where my interest and experience lies.

Member organisations

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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Accredited register membership

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Other areas of counselling I deal with

  • Twin Therapy 
  • Parenting 
  • Mental Load

Therapies offered

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Fees

£35.00 - £45.00

Concessions offered for

  • Students
  • Trainee counsellors

Additional information

Children and young people are seen at a reduced rate. 

When I work

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Barnabas Community Church, Longden Coleham, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 7DN

Strettons Mayfair Trust, Mayfair Community Centre, Easthope Road, Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 6BL

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Children (0-12)
Young people (13-17)
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)

Key details

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Additional languages

Afrikaans

Online platforms

Google Meet
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Anni Lawrence
Anni Lawrence