Laura Saffill

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Epping, Essex, CM16
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About me

My name is Laura Saffill and I’m a qualified and experienced Counsellor working with adults and young people. Based in Epping, I offer both long and short term counselling dependant on your needs. I work within a person centred approach, putting you at the heart of the counselling process. I will work with you at your own pace, tackling the issues you wish to explore. I believe that we all have the ability within us to help ourselves but that we sometimes need support and guidance in a safe non-judgemental space. This enables us to learn about ourselves on a deeper level and move forward with increased resilience and contentment.

Training, qualifications & experience

I have a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (CPCAB; Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body) and have worked with both adults and young people covering a variety of issues.

I’m a Registered Member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and committed to its Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions 2018. I'm also subject to its professional conduct procedures.

I worked at Haven – The Survivors of Abuse Network for 18 months, dealing mostly with adult clients who were survivors of various forms of abuse both current and historical ranging from sexual abuse and domestic violence to emotional abuse.

As well as working privately I also work at The Box in Epping. This includes working with young people aged 11-18 through The Box Counselling Service and also with Year 10 and 11 students at The Open Box Education Centre.

Member organisations

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Fees

£55.00 per session

Concessions offered for

  • Trainee counsellors

When I work

I work face to face during the day on a Wednesday and Friday. Depending on availability I also work in the evenings. I also offer online or telephone sessions on other week days.

Further information

My Approach

I’m a real advocate of the Person-Centred Approach, putting my clients first and working together in a non-directive way. To learn more about counselling and this way of working please see my Website.

Getting Started

If you would like to meet for an initial session please contact me using the contact details above to arrange a convenient time. This first session will be a chance for us to meet and discuss how we can work together that best suits your needs. Finding the right counsellor is so important and this session will be a good indicator if I’m the right person for you. You will have the opportunity to ask any questions you may have about me, the way I work and the counselling process. If you are happy to continue we will agree to either a set number of sessions or a longer open ended agreement. Both can be reviewed as the counselling progresses.

Epping, Essex, CM16

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Young people
Adults
Older Adults

Key details

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Online platforms

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Laura Saffill
Laura Saffill