Laura Hobson
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About me
I understand that reaching out for support can sometimes feel daunting, and that everyone’s experiences and needs are unique.
My aim is to offer a safe, warm and non-judgemental space where you can feel comfortable being yourself, explore what is troubling you, and work through things at a pace that feels right for you.
I am a compassionate, person-centred counsellor who believes that everyone deserves to feel heard and understood. Having worked in healthcare for over 15 years, including within mental health services, I bring a wealth of experience in supporting people through a wide range of emotional, psychological and health-related challenges.
I have supported individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, low self-esteem, challenges around cultural identity, and difficulties associated with their physical health and wellbeing. I also have a passion for working with young people aged 16–19, helping them navigate the challenges of emotional wellbeing, relationships, academic pressures and self-harm.
You do not have to have everything figured out before coming to counselling. Whether you are facing a specific challenge or simply need space to make sense of how you are feeling, I aim to meet you where you are, with compassion, openness and understanding.
If you are considering counselling but are unsure where to start, I offer a free 10-minute introductory call. This is an opportunity for us to connect, ask any initial questions, and explore whether I might be the right counsellor for you, with no pressure or obligation.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Postgraduate Diploma (Level 7) Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP accredited programme - University of Salford)
- TBC - currently working toward Master’s (MSc), with a focus project on young people (16-19yr olds).
- Experience of training within a sixth form setting, working face-to-face with 16-19yr olds.
- Experience of training within adults (18+) face-to-face and online.
Member organisations
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
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
Fees
£45.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Concessions for students, key workers and those on low income. Proof of this may be required.
Trainee counsellors offered a discount on individual sessions, as well as on block-booked sessions.
When I work
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Ad-hoc availability may be possible. Feel free to reach out if you require any additional availability
