About me
Do you feel like you've lost yourself?
Are you constantly questioning yourself, struggling with your confidence or wondering why life feels harder than it seems to for everyone else?
Perhaps you've spent years putting everyone else first, while quietly feeling that you're not good enough. You may find yourself people-pleasing, struggling to say no, worrying about what others think or feeling guilty whenever you put your own needs first.
Perhaps you've recently been diagnosed with ADHD later in life and suddenly you're looking back at your experiences through a completely different lens. Years of feeling disorganised, overwhelmed, forgetful, different or “not quite enough” may finally begin to make sense. But alongside the relief of understanding yourself can come grief, anger and the question: “Why did nobody notice sooner?”
Or perhaps you're going through perimenopause or menopause and simply don't feel like yourself anymore. Your confidence may have changed, you're feeling more anxious or overwhelmed, and things you once managed easily now feel exhausting. You may be asking yourself, “What is happening to me?”
Maybe you've experienced narcissistic abuse, domestic abuse or a difficult relationship that has gradually chipped away at your confidence. You may have become used to questioning your own thoughts and feelings, putting someone else's needs before your own or walking on eggshells to keep the peace.
You may know that something needs to change, but you're not sure how to find your way back to yourself.
If any of this sounds familiar, you're not alone, and you don't have to work it all out on your own.
Counselling can give you a safe, supportive and non-judgemental space to understand what you've experienced, reconnect with yourself and begin rebuilding your confidence.
Together, we can work towards:
- Building your self-esteem and developing a kinder relationship with yourself.
- Understanding yourself after a late ADHD diagnosis, including the impact of years of feeling different, overwhelmed or misunderstood.
- Navigating the emotional impact of perimenopause and menopause, including changes in confidence, identity, mood and relationships.
- Rebuilding your confidence after narcissistic or domestic abuse and learning to trust your own thoughts, feelings and decisions again.
- Developing healthier boundaries without constantly feeling guilty or worrying about rejection.
- Breaking free from people-pleasing and becoming more comfortable putting your own needs first.
- Developing greater confidence in your relationships and recognising patterns that may no longer be serving you.
- Feeling more like yourself again, with greater self-understanding, confidence and acceptance.
Having experienced social anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, stress and relationship difficulties, I understand how overwhelming these experiences can feel and how much they can affect your life.
I also understand how daunting it can be to reach out for counselling. You don't need to know exactly what you want to talk about or have everything figured out before you get in touch.
Sometimes the first step is simply recognising that you don't want to feel this way anymore.
You may have many questions right now; you may not be sure if counselling is for you or if you did have counselling, what you would say or how does it work. I still remember the anxiety I felt when I first reached out and asked for support which is why I greet you with warmth and friendliness.
I don't believe that one size fits all. As a Pluralistic counsellor, I draw on a range of therapeutic approaches, including Psychodynamic, Humanistic and CBT, because you are unique, and so are your experiences, needs and goals.
Rather than expecting you to fit a particular approach, I can draw on different ways of working to find what feels most helpful for you.
Think of it as having a range of tools in my toolbox. We can explore what feels right for you at the beginning of your counselling journey and adapt our work as your needs change and you develop a deeper understanding of yourself.
You don't have to know what you need before you start. We can work that out together
I offer a free 30-minute initial consultation where we can talk about what's been happening for you, what has brought you to counselling and what you hope to gain from therapy. It's also an opportunity to ask any questions and see whether I feel like the right therapist for you.
If you'd like to take the first step, simply use the Counselling Directory contact form to send me a message, book a free Intro call slot or use the contact details on my profile to get in touch. There’s no pressure to commit to counselling, it's simply an opportunity for us to talk and see how it feels.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Solution Focus Brief Therapy
- BSc (Hons) Therapeutic Counselling
- Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling
- Level 4 Counselling Skills and Theory
- Level 3 Diploma in Hypnotherapy and Counselling Skills
- Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling
- Carolyn Spring - Working with Relational Trauma: Dealing with Disorganised Attachment Training
- Experience of working for a Domestic Abuse charity counselling women who are currently in abusive relationships or that have left abusive relationships.
- Having previously worked for the NHS for a Neurodevelopmental Service, I have awareness of ADHD and Autism and how they can affect the lives of individuals with these diagnoses and the lives of those who are also undiagnosed.
- My own son has a severe dual hearing impairment so I am able to adapt my communication style to effectively communicate with those who also have a hearing impairment.
- I have a lot of experience in supporting women through the challenges of perimenopause and menopause, particularly women who are late diagnosed ADHD, who discover during this stage of perimenopause or menopause they have ADHD.
- I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and an Accredited member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) which ensure I practice ethically.
- I have full professional indemnity Insurance and I have an enhanced DBS
Client Testimonial
"Laura is very personable. She helped me to feel less isolated and alone. Laura's support made it easier for me to manage an emotional issue. By listening and supporting me without judgement or criticism, Laura helped me to take back some control over my situation. Laura was able to validate my feelings, and this enabled me to make sense of the chaos. Laura taught me some practical breathing techniques which helped me calm down and lesson my anxiety when practised. The support I received while dealing with a difficult situation has helped me to develop better coping skills. On completion of the treatment, I now feel that I have a greater sense of self-acceptance and self-esteem"
"After being forced into a situation I did not want to be in and had no control over, a place which plunged me deep into depression, Laura really helped me navigate this difficult chapter of my life and helped me find some peace and acceptance. I am now feeling a lot happier in myself and my life - I would not be in this place without Laura"
"Laura really helped me with my low self-esteem - I now no longer feel the need to people please, I can confidently put boundaries in place and more importantly, I finalise realise, thanks to Laura that I am and always have been good enough - I actually like myself now"
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.
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
Photos & videos
Fees
£50.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
I offer in person counselling in Mansfield from my private therapy in Ransom Hall which is based in tranquil forestry of Ransom Wood Business Park, Nottinghamshire. There is a plenty of free parking, toilets and there is a café on site called Forever Green. To help ease the anxiety you may be experiencing, upon booking your first session I will send you a map and directions of how to find me.
I also offer remote counselling sessions via telephone or a video. Video sessions can be via MS Teams or Zoom, whichever platform you are most comfortable and confident with.
I try to work flexibly with you so i offer both short term and long term therapy, adapting to suit your personal needs. Sessions can be weekly, fortnightly or monthly - whatever you need them to be. Standard sessions last 50 minutes and are offered on an open ended basis.
Sessions are £50 for individuals age over 18.
I believe counselling should be available to everyone regardless of your personal circumstances, so I hold a number of concessionary spaces for clients with low income, OAPs, Students, Trainee Counsellors and those who find themselves unemployed. Please get in touch if you would like to know more about the concessionary fees.
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Further information
While I specialise in supporting women with late-diagnosed ADHD, perimenopause and menopause, low self-esteem, and narcissistic or domestic abuse and relationship difficulties, I also support clients with a range of other challenges, including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, postnatal depression, stress, family difficulties and work-related issues.
If what you're experiencing isn't listed above, please don't let that stop you from getting in touch. I may still be able to help, or I can help you find the right support if I feel another counsellor would be better suited to your needs.
Please feel free to call or message me through Counselling Directory to talk about what you're experiencing. I'd be very happy to hear from you and answer any questions you may have.
