Laura Adams

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location_on Margate, Kent, CT9
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About me

Psychodynamic counselling is a form of therapy which can work effectively with emotional problems, and a wide range of conditions, such as depression and anxiety.

During sessions, you will be encouraged to explore your concerns. Unlike many other forms of talk therapy, psychodynamic therapy seeks to facilitate change and emotional growth, as well as alleviate distressing symptoms.

In my work as a Psychodynamic Counsellor, I have extensive experience working with people in various settings. I offer long-term, medium-term, and short-term therapy.

I attend weekly supervision sessions with a senior colleague, and attend continuing professional development opportunities to enhance my skills, including advanced training with the British Psychotherapy Foundation (bpf). As a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP), I adhere to Ethical Guidelines for Counselling Professions.

My consulting room is a quiet, centrally located space in Thanet, within walking distance of the bus station.

Training, qualifications & experience

Psychodynamic Counsellor MBACP 408805

Currently undertaking a clinical doctorate in psychoanalytic psychotherapy with the British Psychotherapy Foundation (bpf)

Extensive experience in a variety of settings working with adults, including within the NHS, and adult education settings. 

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
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

On request

Therapies offered

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Further information

The initial session will provide an opportunity for us to meet and determine if this form of therapy suits your needs, as well as discuss how we will work together. We might meet over 2 or 3 sessions within this initial process.

It will also be a time to address any questions you might have. Each session, including the first one, will last 50 minutes.

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)

Key details

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Laura Adams
Laura Adams