About me
Are you feeling stuck? Are self-doubt, depression or anxiety holding you back? Does life feel like a struggle? As a qualified and experienced therapist, I have experience with a wide variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, pregnancy & childbirth-related issues, family issues, self-esteem problems and more. I work in Clapham, London or online via Zoom.
How therapy can help
Often, when we’re in a tough place, we don’t just want to be understood – we want to know there’s a way out, and find real solutions to our problems. Sometimes we don’t have all the resources we need to find that way alone. I aim to help my clients free themselves from the obstacles they feel are holding them back in life. I'm here to help when you feel you've hit a crunch point – stress, pressure, depression or something else is taking over.
You feel stuck or overwhelmed, and you’re not sure why, but you know life would be easier if you could sort this out. Whatever you’re going through, I offer a welcoming and confidential space – you won’t be judged or advised, just supported in being yourself and achieving your goals. I also teach techniques to better manage the emotional stress of everyday life.
Individual sessions are 50 minutes long, and we generally meet at the same time every week. We can have a shorter, more focused set of sessions aimed at one specific issue, or take longer to give us a chance to fully explore something that's been bothering you for a long time. The work is open-ended - you're not committed to a set number of sessions, and we can decide together when it feels like the right time to end.
I know from my own experience that it can be easy to make excuses not to focus on ourselves. I’ll do it later. I don’t have time. My problems aren't so bad compared to others. I’d like to help you push past those feelings so you can make space for you.
What to expect in the first session
In the first session, we'll talk about what's brought you to therapy, how many sessions you'd like, your goals for therapy and any questions you might have. Our sessions are a place for you to bring whatever feels important; you'll lead, I'll listen, ask questions, and hopefully help you find a fresh perspective on the things that are troubling you.
About me
I’m warm, friendly and non judgmental - I believe in the importance of building relationships with my clients. I’m an active therapist – I don’t believe clients should do all the work. I work collaboratively with my clients – you set the direction and the goals of therapy, and we work together towards achieving them. I won’t give you advice or tell you what to do, but I’ll think with you about how things link together to hopefully give you a fresh perspective, and help you work out some coping skills for when times are rough. I also work using a psychodynamic approach, which means we’ll look at your past and how that might be showing up in your day to day life.
Arrange a free initial consultation
I believe change is always possible. If you’re feeling stuck and are looking for someone to help you work things out, text or email to schedule an initial 20 minute consultation. There is no fee for this session – it’s a chance for you to talk about what’s brought you to counselling, to ask me any questions you have, and to get a feel for whether I’m the right therapist for you.
If you'd like to find out more about me and the therapy I offer, feel free to take a look at my website: www.lauramillartherapy.com.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling & Psychotherapy, The Minster Centre, London
- Certificate in CBT Skills, WPF Therapy
- Sands Baby Loss Counselling Training
- Petals Training – Supporting Parents Following Baby Loss
- Accredited member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy)
Prior to training as a therapist, I worked in finance in the City.
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.
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
£70.00 per session
Health Insurance/EAP
Further information
Taking the first step can often be one of the hardest things you’ll do in therapy. If you'd like to arrange a free 20-minute consultation, get in touch however you'd prefer - by call or text on 07882 499 585 or by email
