Laura Bruton
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About me
I’m Laura Bruton, a Psychotherapist based in York. I'm passionate about helping people to live lives that feel fulfilling and authentic. Difficult current or past experiences and disruptive symptoms like anxiety and depression can get in the way of people feeling happy and centred in life and in themselves. I find that therapy can both help people manage difficult feelings and emotions and also support people to feel they are living in a way that feels right for them.
I am an Integrative therapist which means I am skilled in a range of approaches and can tailor therapy sessions to meet your needs. I offer both long-term and short-term therapy. I enjoy working with my clients to explore the situations or experiences they find tricky and many of my clients report feeling more like their 'true self' as work progresses.
Lots of people feel unsure about taking the plunge and starting therapy. Maybe you feel like things are hard or challenging but aren't sure how therapy might help? I offer a free 20 minute meeting or zoom call to anyone who wants to find out more about how I work and how therapy might help.
I am skilled at working with:
- stress
- anxiety and depression
- traumatic experiences and living with trauma
- anger and anger management
- relationship difficulties
- struggles in the workplace
- bereavement, grief and loss
- and issues with self-esteem and identity
As an experienced psychotherapist, I provide a range of services to individuals, couples and families.
I also work as a supervisor, so I supervise the work of other therapists and trainees.
Online Therapy
For couples or people who would rather work online, I provide sessions via zoom
I look forward to meeting you and being alongside you in the next step of your journey.
Training, qualifications & experience
I qualified as a counsellor from a BACP accredited training in 2013.
I completed my MSc in Psychotherapy accredited by Newman University in 2016. I also became an accredited Psychotherapist and Full Clinical Member of the UKCP.
I have worked extensively in Yorkshire and the North East spending time working in the Psychotherapy service at The Retreat in York, working outdoors in the grounds of Kiplin Hall and also working as a senior tutor training other therapists in an accredited training course.
As part of my professional development I completed a Diploma in Supervision in 2017 and am a registered supervisor on the UKCP supervisors directory. This means I support other counsellors and psychotherapists with their clinical practice.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) is a leading professional body for the education, training and regulation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. Its register is accredited by the government's Professional Standards Authority.
As part of its commitment to protect the public, it works to improve access to psychotherapy, to support and disseminate research, to improve standards and to respond effectively to complaints against its members.
UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
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
Therapies offered
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Fees
£35.00 - £70.00
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
I offer a free 20 minute consultation to discuss my services and for you to see if I am the right therapist for you.
I offer two low cost spaces at any one time. These are usually for up to 6 sessions of therapy although longer term low cost therapy may be an option - please make contact to discuss further.
When I work
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Further information
My room in Blake House is right in the heart of York city centre, just off Micklegate. Desite it's central location, it is prviate and quiet.
Connection to nature is important to me and I have previously worked outdoors so I love that my room has a small courtyard and I have enjoyed furnishing the room to create a relaxing and containing space.
