About me
Hi, I'm Laura. I offer in person sessions in Bingley, West Yorkshire, and also work online or by telephone.
You might have a build up of life experiences or something might have happened that has triggered a sudden change in you that's brought you here. Whatever's going on, I will create a space where you can talk about anything that's troubling you. I'll be with you through these thoughts and feelings; working together we can face these things in the way that is right for you.
I know that starting counselling can be nerve wracking, especially if it's a new experience for you or if your pot of energy feels nearly empty. Together we will take things at the speed that is right for you, to help you to feel like you again.
To get started, we can either have a quick chat on the phone to discuss what's going on for you and how I can help. We can work together when it's good for you, whether that's weekly, fortnightly, monthly or at times that fit into your diary.
Training, qualifications & experience
I'm a qualified and registered counsellor. I'll adapt my counselling approach to meet your needs, incorporating a number of ways of working depending on the issue we are talking about. This allows us to work in the way that is right for you.
Qualifications:
- Level 4 Diploma Counselling Skills & Theory
- Level 5 Diploma Psychotherapeutic Counselling Practice
- Level 5 Certificate in Working with Neurodivergent Clients
- Mental Health First Aider
- Degree in Sociology
- Masters in Business Management
Further training
Tier 1 and 2 Trauma informed training
Summer Internal Family Systems (IFS) training with Dr Tori Olds
Experience:
Counsellor with Bradford Bereavement
Crisis worker and Counsellor with local mental health charity
Over 1000 client hours
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 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
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
£50.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Whether your looking for weekly, fortnightly or monthly sessions, I offer flexible booking so you can space your sessions to your finances.
When I work
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Further information
If you are looking for a therapist who works in a truly trauma-informed way, please get in touch.
For me, being trauma informed means not judging the natural, instinctive ways our brains respond to traumatic or stressful situations (including one off events and long term exposure to stress or abuse).
In place of judgement, I will look to be curious and compassionate towards the protective responses you had available at the time and consider if there are any other options to work with moving forward.
