Carolyn McLaughlin
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About me
Hello, my name is Carolyn, let me tell you a little about myself and the services I offer. I am a qualified integrative counsellor with experience of working with children, young people and adults in a variety of settings including private practice/charity & GP surgery. Being an integrative practitioner simply means I use a blend of techniques, theories and approaches in order to tailor what suits you best. This includes CBT - cognitive behaviour therapy, person centred therapy and a psychodynamic approach.
Whilst some may view therapy as a luxury for some it is necessity. I believe we all face difficulties in life and we deserve the right help to make sense of what is causing us distress whilst moving towards better mental health. As a qualified professional I will respect you, not judge, show empathy and empower you (something I am extremely passionate about). I work in a simple, down to earth, relatable way. For some this may be talking therapy, for others it may be getting creative it is whatever works best for you. Whilst I may not have walked in your exact shoes along your exact path I am willing to pull on a pair and walk with you, not in front of you but alongside you every step of the way.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Onus (NI) Ltd Domestic Violence course
- Rainbow Project Awareness Training
- Child Protection Awareness Training (Safeguarding) Suicide Awareness Training. Risk assessment & Safety Planning
- Trauma Essentials course (with Terry Shevlin)
- BACP OU How to do counselling online: a coronavirus primer
- Wave Trauma course
- ASIST Awareness Suicide Training
- Essential Training Associates – Counselling children & young people
- Binge Eating Disorder
- Learning Disability, Disability Awareness & MS Training
- Generation Hope - Youth Suicide Prevention
- Autism Solutions NI - Understanding Autism & it's impact
- 'It's all in the mind' - CBT training - with Dr Maria Kee
- Autism & Fussy Eating - with Dr Kirsty Porter Nutrition4kidsNI
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred).
Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision.
Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training.
All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
I have a strong affinity in supporting individuals who have been diagnosed with ASC - autistic spectrum condition, or may be experiencing social, emotional, behavioural or communication difficulties. I am particularly passionate about supporting parents/carers of autistic children or family members, implementing my knowledge/skills and empathy.
Therapies offered
Fees
From £40.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Face to face, telephone & online sessions - £40
Face to face sessions conducted in Antrim town centre. £10 fee required upfront to secure initial session & cover late cancellations (less 24 hours notice this is non refundable in the event of a client not attending) Please note £10 fee will be deducted from overall session cost.
*This is required to cover room hire costs.
When I work
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I mainly offer daytime sessions on weekdays.
Further information
I work in a simple straightforward way incorporating theory so that it is understandable, relevant and transferable, allowing the client to use ideas, suggestions etc from the therapy room in their everyday life.
