Freya Lawlor

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MBACP | MSc Counselling and Psychotherapy
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location_on Bristol BS6 & BS3
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About me

I’m Freya, a qualified Counsellor and Psychotherapist. For the past 5 years I have been supporting people with their mental health in a variety of settings - charities, universities, schools etc. In my private practice, I provide you with a supportive and judgment-free space to explore whatever you are going through and gain a deeper understanding of yourself. I understand that seeking counselling can be a really daunting process, therefore I am committed to putting you at ease and working at your pace. I hope to facilitate a space where you can eventually feel comfortable to show up as your authentic self - including all the messiness, humour, sorrow, swearing and weirdness that comes with being human. 

As an integrative counsellor with a person-centred background, I see each client as a unique individual and draw from a range of therapeutic techniques and theories to help you build your own emotional toolbox. This may include exploring past memories, relationships, or thought patterns together. But mostly, I'm here to listen to your experience and walk alongside whatever you are going through. I hold with me at all times that this is your journey, your life and therefore we work together in a collaborative way.

I offer 50 minute sessions in person in Bedminster, or online. I also offer a free 15 minute chat so you can get a feel for what it would be like to work together and ask any questions you might have. This also helps me to understand what brings you to counselling and your expectations or hopes of the process. I appreciate counselling is an investment, so after this meeting, I invite you to take your time to decide whether we are the right fit. 

If you have any questions or would like to have an initial chat, drop me an email. I hope to understand your life and what it is really like to experience what you are going through.

Training, qualifications & experience

  • BACP registered member
  • MSc in Counselling and Psychotherapy 
  • BA in Philosophy 
  • Fully Insured 
  • Member of the Information Commissioner’s Office

I have experience in school, university, and private settings. I work part-time as a Wellbeing Lead for a young people's charity in Bath, and as a school counsellor. 

I have worked with a wide range of clients on a range of issues, including but not limited to; anxiety, panic attacks, depression, trauma, sexual trauma, domestic violence and abuse, self-harm, low self-esteem, work-related stress, bereavement and loss. 

Other training:

  • Sexual Trauma
  • Rewind for PTSD
  • Domestic Violence and Abuse 
  • Children and Young People's Mental Health 
  • Somatic Therapy 
  • Creative Writing for Wellbeing 

Member organisations

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Fees

£60.00 per session

Additional information

Free 15 minute initial chat

When I work

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Afternoon
Evening
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Current availability:

In person or online

Wednesday 2pm and 5pm weekly 

Redland, Bristol, City of Bristol, BS6

Bristol Counselling and Psychotherapy, Monarch House, Bristol, BS3 2BX

Type of session

In person
Online

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)

Key details

DBS check info

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Online platforms

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