Lara Tucker
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About me
I am an experienced counsellor specialising in working with anxiety, stress, panic attacks, IBS, confidence, low self esteem, imposter syndrome and the subsequent effects of these on all aspects of our lives, relationships and work. I bring experience and understanding from many years of working with people both in my counselling practice over the last 8 years, my own personal life experiences and therapy journey, and previous long term career in the emergency services. I am a deeply compassionate and professional therapist, passionate about my work and helping people to gain an understanding of their struggles, to enable change and to lead a happier and more fulfilled life.
We all need or would benefit from counselling at various times in our lives, for a number of reasons, no matter who we are, what age we are or what roles we have. Counselling enables us to be heard and valued, to explore and begin to understand the feelings or struggles we are experiencing, allowing us to heal past wounds or unmet needs. We can then recognise and change unhelpful thought and behavioural patterns we have become stuck in. This subsequently enables us to live a more settled, fulfilled and happier life, where we can begin to value and believe in ourselves.
I offer a safe, supportive and non judgemental space for you to be able to explore your own experiences and difficulties. I have trained in a number of theoretical approaches and techniques enabling me to help you through this process and make positive changes to your life.
I work with anyone who is 18 or over, practicing in comfortable surroundings at The Good Life Therapy Centre, Sowton, Exeter, I also offer Video Link and Phone call appointments. I am also a clinical supervisor working with counsellors in person and online.
Training, qualifications & experience
Relevant Qualifications:
- Level 4 Advanced Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling. (NCS)
- Diploma in Supervision (NCPS)
Other Relevant Training
- Working With Grief and Loss
- Working With Clients Who Have Experienced Sexual Abuse
- Using Creative Techniques In Supervision
- Mindfulness
- Working Online and telephone
- Nature Therapy
- Working With Clients Who Have Experienced Domestic Abuse
- Sand Tray
- Dissociation
I am committed to my Personal and Professional Development and regularly attend training courses and workshops to enable me to provide all I can for my clients.
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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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 many years experience of working with a wide range of people. I have particular understanding and experience of working with anxiety, stress and depression related issues, low self esteem/confidence, workplace difficulties and relationship struggles. This can be for many different reasons, as a result of traumatic events or experiences past or present, from unmet needs and confusion from childhood, from a build up of negative experiences which have left you feeling overwhelmed and struggling with the stresses and strains of modern day life. I can help you work through these difficulties and to find appropriate coping strategies to make positive changes to your life.
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 - £65.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I welcome telephone enquiries, e mails and text messages, and offer a free initial 15/20 minute video link or phone call consultation, I understand how difficult it can be to find a Counsellor that is right for you and this can help with that decision making process.
My fees are £65 for hourly appointments. I offer a number of concessionary spaces for students and clients on low incomes at £50 an hour, please ask about my availability. I offer long and short term therapy dependent on your needs. From experience weekly counselling sessions are very beneficial, especially initially, however I understand that this is not always possible, we will work around your needs and requirements.
I practice on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, face to face, by video link or phone.
When I work
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Further information
Professional Experience:
- Private Counsellor in Exeter.
- Volunteer Counsellor at the Margaret Jackson Centre in Exeter for 2 years.
- Volunteer in a residential care home offering additional support and companionship.
- 25 years of working in the Police Service, working with a wide range of people in many situations and settings.
Member Organisations:
National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)
As an Accredited Registered Member of NCPS, I work within its ethical framework which ensures that I work safely and ethically.
I have Full Professional Liability Insurance and have DBS Clearance.
