About me
Hello, I'm a qualified psychotherapist and help people who are overwhelmed, stuck, or ready for change. I focus on creating a space where you can be yourself without judgement and create a better balance in your life. My sessions are relaxed, honest and centred entirely round you. Whether you're dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, what ever it is, we'll work together to manage and reclaim your best self. I believe in the best of people and I'm here to support you, be it a sudden crisis or a long term situation. I help raise awareness and improve your self belief with encouragement, compassion, and respect.
When events are out of your control, this can lead to depression and I'm here to help. I work with bereavement, quiet divorce, family issues, co-dependency, phobias, anger, addictions and trauma. Nothing is too small, however, to bring to therapy and by understanding yourself better you see how change is possible.
Speaking without judgement and outside your family brings a different perspective and a fresh start. So feel free to contact me and come and see me in my office just off Kensington High Street. I also work online for international clients or those working from home.
Please do feel free to contact me at lauralonsdale1@gmail.com by email to book your first session.
"Laura, words cannot express how grateful I am for your time, wisdom and encouragement this past year. Thank you."
I believe that being understood and heard is important to recovery and shifts how we feel about ourselves. Clients often remark on my positive energy as we explore and build a trusting and healing relationship.
How to start your sessions
Getting started is easy, just call me on 07778 005951 or click here to send me an email. We can discuss timings and any questions you may have and then book an appointment. I support people world wide so location is not a problem.
On the initial consultation, we discuss what brings you to therapy and make a plan going forward to manage expectations and help you clear your thoughts more positively going forward.
What are the benefits of online therapy?
Online therapy works well as time and location are more flexible if you are travelling or working from home. I work in a small office in Kensington for those who prefer to meet in person and welcome you either way.
Thank you for taking the time to reading my profile.
I look forward to welcoming you.
Training, qualifications & experience
- MA/PGdip at Regents University, preceded by a Foundation course in Psychotherapy and Counselling at Regents University.
- I am a Registered Member of the British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy (MBACP).
- Started and facilitated a Patient Support Group for people with fertility difficulties.
I worked at Regents College, Kensington and Chelsea College and London Metropolitan University gaining experience as a therapist and since then have been working privately on a one to one basis.
Methods of therapy trained in include psychoanalysis, existential and integrative, person centred, Humanistic and Gestalt therapy.
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
£120.00 - £150.00
Additional information
Sessions are £150.00 for a 50 minute face to face or zoom session. Some insurance companies cover my fees.
I'm happy to offer a free introductory call.
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