Laura Day
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About me
Hi, I'm Laura Day - I am a Psychotherapist supporting individuals who want to explore and heal. I offer a safe, warm, non-judgmental space to process emotions, navigate challenges, and explore self-understanding through conversation or creative methods. I understand communication is going to feel different for everyone and I want to create a space where people can utilise their voice in the way that's best for them.
I can provide a space where you can explore anxiety, depression, trauma or grief. My role is to encourage, challenge and support you through your journey. What is important to my clients is important to me; I want to support you through your challenges and celebrate your successes.
Who do I work with?
I work with people from the age of 12 from all backgrounds, including those who are navigating: anxiety and stress; depression; trauma and recovery; life transitions; grief and loss; bullying and identity.
I recognise that life is full of challenges and can feel really hard, but I believe that therapy should be an empowering experience that can help equip someone with the tools and the strategies to navigate those challenges.
How do sessions work?
During a session, you will have opportunity to connect with and express feelings, thoughts and the psychological insights that arise. The aim is to explore the ever present unconscious and how it is impacting the areas you would like to develop. I will be there to encourage deeper understanding, listen and offer you the safe, confidential space that you need. Sessions can take place in-person, online or via telephone.
I'm currently welcoming new clients; together, we can create a healing journey that honours your unique story.
I offer a free initial telephone conversation where we can explore whether I am the right therapist for you, as I believe finding the right therapist is important in your healing journey.
What else do I offer?
I am also a qualified art therapist; art therapy offers a safe, non-judgmental space to process emotions, navigate challenges, and explore self-understanding through creative methods. The use of creative expression especially benefits those who may be navigating trauma recovery or those for whom words do not come easily.
What is Art therapy?
Art therapy combines both traditional talking therapy with creative methods and materials. This develops attunement with behaviours, cognitive processes, emotions and experiences through your felt sense. Once we understand your emotional inner process, you can find new ways of relating to yourself, your body and your life events.
How does it work?
In sessions (whether in-person or online) you can draw, paint, sculpt, collage, write, or any other creative medium that feels comfortable to you. You will connect with and express feelings, thoughts and the psychological insights that arise.
Art therapy translates well onto the online domain. It provides a convenient way to explore. Sometimes life can be busy and finding extra time for travel can feel as though it limits the possibility of accessing counselling or therapy. Engaging in sessions from home can maintain a familiar environment at a time that suits.
It is not about artistic skill, it is about finding a different way to communicate when words are not enough or the words can't be found. It is a form of self expression and a path to understanding yourself more deeply.
Should art therapy be something you would like to discuss, I offer a free initial telephone conversation where we can explore whether I am the right therapist for you, as I believe finding the right therapist is important in your healing journey.
Training, qualifications & experience
- BA (Hons) Fine Art, Leeds Arts University
- MA Art Psychotherapy, University of Derby
- HCPC Registered
Member organisations
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£55.00 per session
Free initial telephone or online session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
£55.00 - in-person session
£50.00 - online session
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