Laura Erdelyi

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Dipl. Couns. MBACP
Available for new clients
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London SW17 & SE1
Available for new clients
Available for new clients

This professional is available for new clients.

About me

You may experience a period  when things feel overwhelming. In such circumstances, it can be challenging to find the right support.

You may:

-be struggling with life transitions, anxiety or low mood
-feel isolated or lonely
-feel worthless
-feel overstimulated in the world or with people

During these times I strive to provide therapeutic mental health support to my clients.

I use person-centred and psychodynamic approaches in my work with clients. Person-centred therapy  focuses on creating a trusting relationship between the counsellor and  the client in the present, believing you are the expert on yourself. Therapy can help you increase your self-awareness and gain access to your internal resources and  strengths. Psychodynamic therapy can help you look at  how past experiences may subconsciously impact on your feeling,  thinking and behaviour  today.

I have an interest in working with clients who may experience low mood, anxiety, life transitions, loneliness and  self-esteem issues.

I have  a special interest in raising awareness of being a highly-sensitive person (also called sensory processing sensitivity), how to cope with the challenges and also notice the positive aspects of this personality trait.

I am also committed to support introverted clients to explore, come to terms with and embrace  this personality trait.

I will aim to reply to enquries within 5 working days. (Tue.-Sat.) Please note that I have a busy private practice and some slots may be fully booked.

Please click on the link at the top to visit my website for more information.

Training, qualifications & experience

I have a CPCAB (Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body) Diploma in Integrative Therapeutic Counselling.

I am a member of the BACP,  (The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) a governing body that oversees the work of counsellors in the UK. I adhere to their Ethical Framework and I am subject to their complaints procedure. I am committed to my Continuous Professional Development to provide the best possible support to my clients.

I am fully insured and hold a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check. I am also qualified to work online securely.

During my Diploma Course placement, I worked for a Counselling Centre in SW London providing talking therapy to adult clients online and in-person, too. Since then I have started my private practice.

Please click on the link at the top to visit my website for more information.

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

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).

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Other areas of counselling I deal with

Awareness for Introverted People

Fees

£60.00 - £75.00
Free initial telephone session

Concessions offered for

  • Low income
  • OAPs
  • Students
  • Trainee counsellors
  • Unemployed
  • Refugees

Additional information

I offer a free initial 15-min. telephone consultation.

I offer an  online introductory session for £50.00.  (50-60 minutes), I offer an  in-person introductory session for £65 (50-60 mins).

This will allow us to see how we might work effectively together. You will have the autonomy to decide if you want to start therapy with me.

£75.00 / weekly online session (50-60 minutes), Tue. a.m. + Wed.-Fri.

I also offer a limited number of weekly online sessions at a concessionary rate of £60.00 (50-60 minutes), Tue. a.m. + Wed.-Fri., subject to availability.

£75.00 / weekly in-person/online  sessions delivered from a therapy room in  SW17, London, Saturday a.m. sessions, (50-60 mins); Tue. p.m. sessions are delivered from a therapy room in London Bridge, SE1, London.

When I work

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Further information

  • I offer talking  therapy in English to adult clients on a weekly basis  remotely  via Skype and in-person.
  • Sessions are 50-60 minutes long and weekly sessions are recommended.
  • Sessions can be both short term (up to 12 sessions) and long term, open-ended  (12+ sessions) depending on the clients' needs.
  • Therapeutic goals are agreed on at the beginning  of therapy and then reviewed regularly depending on the changing needs of the clients.
  • I am available for client work about  46 weeks a year from Tuesdays to Saturdays. Daytime and evening sessions are available, too.  (one week off at Easter, two weeks off at the end of August and December)
  • I  have regular supervision to ensure that  I am working in the best interest of my clients.
  • Occasionally, I might refer clients to specialist counselling services in case another type of support seems to be more beneficial.
  • Please click on the link at the top to visit my website for more information.

London, Greater London, SW17

London, Greater London, SE1

Type of session

In person
Online

Types of client

Adults
Older Adults

Key details

DBS check

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Wheelchair user access
Wheelchair user access

Wheelchair-accessible premises should have step-free access for wheelchair users and individuals who are unable to climb stairs. If a Counsellor's premises aren't step-free, they may offer alternative services such as telephone/web-based appointments, home visits, or meeting clients in different location, so you can choose the option that suits you best.

You can contact the Counsellor to discuss the options available.

Under the Equality Act 2010 service providers have a duty to make reasonable adjustments to ensure that individuals with disabilities can access their service. You can read more about reasonable adjustments to help you to access services on the CAB website.

The Tooting venue is wheelchair accessible.

Additional languages

Hungarian

Online platforms

Skype
Google Meet
Whatsapp
Laura Erdelyi
Laura Erdelyi