Laura Thompson
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About me
In each session, I provide a warm, empathetic, and open environment where you can freely delve into your thoughts and feelings. As a person-centered counselor, I follow your lead and support whatever you choose to discuss. Together, we'll navigate your feelings and experiences, aiming to enhance your self-awareness to better manage past, present, or future challenges.
As someone who identifies as queer, I bring a unique perspective to my counseling approach, which can be especially beneficial for clients grappling with issues surrounding their sexuality or gender identity. Drawing from my own lived experiences, I offer understanding and guidance that resonate with individuals on similar journeys. My goal is to create a safe and inclusive space where clients feel supported and empowered to explore and embrace their true selves.
Choosing the right counselor and fostering a strong therapeutic relationship are essential for effective therapy. That's why I offer a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation. This allows us to address any questions you may have and determine if we're a good fit. Ultimately, the decision to continue rests with you, and there's no pressure to continue if you're not comfortable.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a fully qualified Counsellor who's a member of the BACP and adheres to their ethical guidelines. I did my training in South London and have now moved back to Wales where I'm currently practicing.
Qualifications
- Level 4 - Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (Including 100+hours in client work)
- Level 3 -Certificate in Counselling Studies
- Level 2- Certificate in Counselling Skills
Experience
I have worked with a mixture of young adults (16-21) and adults alike and have worked with a diverse range of people experiencing stress, loneliness, financial worries, exploring sexuality/gender identity, gang related experience, sexual abuse and suicidal ideation.
Prior to my course I also volunteered for the Samaritans between 2019-2022 providing empathetic and non-judgmental support to individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts, mental health challenges and loneliness.
I keep my knowledge up-to-date with regular training, reading (most recent Gabor Mate- The Myth of Normal) and clinical supervision. Outside of work, I enjoy running, attending music events/festivals and travel.
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.
Areas of counselling I deal with
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Fees
£50.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
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