Laura Jane Seddon-Ellis
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About me
Hello, and thank you for visiting my page. I provide a non-judgemental, safe, and supportive environment that is client centred, which means that we work collaboratively in a way that works for you.
I am trained as an Integrative Psychotherapist; therefore, my background incorporates humanistic, psychodynamic, person-centred, gestalt, TA and existential psychotherapy.
Essentially, I am a warm, down-to-earth and compassionate person, as I provide a relaxed atmosphere whilst remaining professional and fully dedicated to our work together.
I am a fully qualified member of the BACP, with over ten years of experience working with adults, children and young people within the mental health, charity and non-profit sector.
My area of specialism has been working with members of the LGBTQIA+ community, those from marginalised backgrounds who have experienced developmental trauma, neurodivergent adults and young people, those who have experienced abuse and individuals diagnosed with personality disorders (preferred term - Complex & developmental trauma).
What I offer:
I offer a free 15-minute initial telephone consultation if this is of interest, however, other methods can be discussed if you are not comfortable with speaking over the phone.
This provides an opportunity to have an informal chat to see what has brought you to therapy, how we might work together, if we are a suitable fit for one another and, if not, what alternative services might be better tailored to your needs.
Face-to-face sessions in South Manchester (Chorlton, Stockport SK4 & West Didsbury) are available, as well as telephone and online sessions (Teams, Whatsapp or Skype) – whichever suit you best.
I also offer both short-term solution focused (8-16 sessions) & open ended/long-term work (the latter being my area of speciality), depending on your goals and what you are wanting from counselling and psychotherapy.
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications:
MBACP, Level 7, Post Graduate Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy (with Distinction)
BA (Hons) English & Cultural Studies
I work as a trauma-informed practitioner, as I believe it is not what is 'wrong' with you but what happened to you (see Power Threat Meaning Framework), and how you can find your way back to yourself through the therapeutic relationship.
It is also a space to celebrate your strengths and gain some perspective, as committing to counselling can often be the most challenging yet empowering step forward.
I am LGBTQIA+ and GSRD (gender, sexual and relationship diversity) informed and offer affirmative, anti-oppressive and explorative therapy, as I understand some of the additional stressors that might come with being part of a minority or marginalised group.
I also provide neurodivergent-affirming therapy, and endeavour to make any necessary adjustments to our sessions and communication, if required.
I am mindful of my unconscious bias and privilege and therefore strive to educate myself through CPPD (continual personal & professional development) and challenge instilled beliefs, open-mindedly.
Other egs of training & certification include, but are not limited to:
- Janina Fisher's Shame Certification Course.
- Changing the ADHD brain: beyond medication.
- Treating Survivors of Coercive Control in Narcissistic Abuse.
- Dialectical Behavioural Therapy Essentials: Interventions for trauma, Personality Disorders, Anxiety and more.
- Treating clients with obsessive compulsive disorder: Improve Psychological Flexibility through Acceptance & Commitment Therapy and Exposure & Ritual Prevention.
- Manchester Mind 8-week Mindfulness course.
For more information, please see my website or feel free to contact me.
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
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Areas of counselling I deal with
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Fees
£50.00 - £70.00
Free initial telephone session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer a free consultation via telephone. This provides an opportunity to have an informal chat to see what has brought you to therapy, how we might work together, if I am a suitable fit for you and, if not, what alternative services might be better tailored to your needs.
Sessions are 50 minutes. I charge £60 and also offer a limited number of concessionary rates (£50-55), which I'm happy to discuss, depending on your personal circumstances.
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I offer regular weekly or fortnightly sessions, depending on your preference. I also offer monthly/ad hoc sessions for regular clients or who no longer feel the above is required.
Further information
My previous role as an Older Person's (55+) Domestic Abuse Practitioner means that I have an insight into some of the additional needs of clients within this age range, and how access to counselling and other services can be culturally and socioeconomically restrictive.
I have also worked as a Mental Health Recovery Practitioner and an outreach worker, working alongside individuals who have experienced trauma and abuse and supported them to take back control of their lives, through a supportive, creative and empathetic relationship. Such communities include unhoused individuals, those who have been through the criminal justice system and active sex workers.
For an extensive list of my CPD, experience, training and/or qualifications, please do not hesitate to ask.
