Laura Horsfall
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About me
There are times in life when we all need support. It can feel difficult to talk to family or friends about what you're going through, especially when you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of where to turn.
Perhaps you're struggling after a bereavement, navigating the end of a relationship, adjusting to retirement, or experiencing feelings of anxiety or low mood without fully understanding why. Whatever has brought you to counselling, I offer a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings and gain greater clarity about yourself and your situation.
I work with adults facing a range of challenges, including loss and bereavement, life transitions, relationship difficulties, anxiety and low self-esteem. Sometimes a specific event has prompted you to seek support; at other times, there may be no clear reason why life feels difficult. Together, we can explore whatever is troubling you at your own pace.
As a Person-Centred counsellor, I place the therapeutic relationship at the heart of our work together. I believe that when we feel truly heard, understood and accepted, we are better able to make sense of our experiences and move towards positive change. My role is not to tell you what to do, but to walk alongside you as you explore what feels right for you.
Choosing a counsellor is an important decision, and it's essential that you feel comfortable with the person you work with. That's why I offer a free 30-minute initial consultation, giving us the opportunity to meet, discuss your needs, and decide whether working together feels like the right fit.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have experience working with a range of clients aged 16 to 75 and as such, much of the work I do is supporting people through changes in their life such as: starting University, getting divorced, managing ill health or bereavement.
Qualifications:
- Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies
- Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
As well as having my own practice, I also teach the Level 4 Dlpoma in Therapeutic counselling for City of York Council at York Learning.
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
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Fees
£50.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Appointments are one-to-one and last 50 minutes.
£50 per session
A limited number of concessionary places priced at £45 are available for students, trainee counsellors, those on low income or in receipt of benefits including PIP.
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Further information
I am a registered member of the BACP.
I have full insurance and an enhanced DBS check.
