About me
Hello, I'm Hanna of Lasting Light Counselling. I'm experienced working with neurodivergent adults and young people (aged 13+), and those struggling with childhood trauma, shame, relationships (family, partners, friendships), and late-diagnosis (I myself am late-diagnosed Autistic & ADHD).
Prior to being a counsellor, I worked within the education sector for seven years. I then bridged the gap by working as a counsellor in several secondary schools across Nottinghamshire for three and a half years before going into private practice full-time.
Due to having worked in several SEN departments in schools (and having ongoing training) I have a good understanding of neurodivergence and mental health, and care passionately about helping clients who are neurodivergent.
I also have experience working with depression, low self-esteem / confidence, bereavement, self-harm, suicidal ideation and intent, abuse, life changes/ transitions, cultural and religious issues, LGBTQ+ issues, fertility issues, financial issues, procrastination, unhelpful habits, and burnout.
In order to reach more people, I'm based in two parts of Nottingham (West Bridgford and Beeston) as well as online. Please take a look at the rest of my page to learn more about how we could work together.
Training, qualifications & experience
My training and ongoing professional development means I can work ethically and effectively with adults and teenagers, having gained qualifications to work with both groups. I've been counselling individuals for the past three and a half years, partly within schools, the charity sector, and private practice.
I work with a variety of counselling modalities to support you as effectively as I can. I find building authentic, compassionate, and trusting relationships with clients to be particularly important. I also enjoy working creatively at times should the need arise. I adapt to what you're comfortable with and your pace of working, as well as setting goals for therapy if that helps you.
To help you get to know me a little better, I am of mixed heritage and grew up in a religious household, and therefore have some understanding of the positives and complexities that can come with this kind of upbringing. Professionally, I started off studying and working within the legal sector (housing, human rights, and family law), before changing to the education sector. I have experience as a teaching assistant, tutor, trainee teacher, and counsellor within schools, as well as private practice.
Please reach out to me if you have any questions about me or my experience at lastinglightcounselling@proton.me
There are further details about the services I provide on my website: https://www.lastinglightcounselling.co.uk/
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
£55.00 - £60.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Each counselling session is 50 minutes long; this is so that I have time at the end to make notes and reflect on the session. This is what's known as the therapeutic hour (usually 45-55 minutes).
The cost of consultations and sessions varies depending on location, so please get in touch if you'd like to know more. I offer concessions for university students/ trainee counsellors and have an offer for a block of 6 sessions in some locations.
When I work
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Further information
For further information, please go to my website at: https://www.lastinglightcounselling.co.uk/
I also have a Substack Account where I post articles specifically for neurodivergent clients and those who are neuro-affirming:
substack.com/@hannaseely
