Laura Winteringham

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Diploma in Counselling MBACP NCPS (acc) CBT Practitioner

About me

It can be difficult to know which way to turn when considering working with a therapist.

You might be feeling like you’re constantly questioning yourself, even when others are reassuring you?

You might feel exhausted from trying to hold everything together without anyone noticing?

I work with clients who have brought a whole range of issues; including anxiety and depression, relationship difficulties, trauma, abuse and low self esteem.

A large proportion of my work is working with anxiety and the stressors which accompany this, such as OCD, trichotillomania, intrusive thoughts, darkness and nightmares.

My therapy room provides a safe space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings in a none judgmental environment.

So, how do we do this?

I am a Humanistic Integrative Counsellor. With person centred therapy the back of my approach, I integrate CBT and solution focused therapy into sessions where needed. This ensures we work with the best tools so you to get the most out of your therapy for your individual needs, to help support you to understand your thoughts and feelings and to achieve your goals and a happier way of being.

The most important part to any therapeutic working relationship is to create and build a trusting and equal relationship between myself and my client. From building this foundation, I have experienced clients feel safe, they feel able to voice their thoughts and feelings that they may have not been able to say to others and at times, even to themselves. 
Do you feel like you’re at a crossroads?
Is it difficult to talk to family or friends about how you are feeling?
Are you feeling like you need some extra support?

If this sounds familiar to you, counselling help’s by offering a space solely dedicated for you to speak freely to an impartial person and helping to gain an understanding of the ‘why’ behind everything.

I offer a free, up to 30 minute initial meeting, this will take place either over the phone or online, where we can get to know each other a little and discuss your needs. 

1-2-1 Sessions can take place
Face to face
Online
Walk and talk

Please do reach out for any further information.

Training, qualifications & experience

I have experience working with a range of clients aged 18+ and covering a range of presenting issues.

Qualifications:

        Level 5 Diploma in CBT Therapy 

  • Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
  • Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills
  • Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills

CPD

First aid

Safeguarding

Suicide Awareness 

Trauma and the Body: Dissociation and Somatisation

Domestic Abuse Awareness 

Counselling Adolescents 

Solution focused brief therapy 

Walk and talk therapy

OCD -  Symptoms, Assessment and First Line Treatments. 

Member organisations

school Registered / Accredited

Registered / Accredited

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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.

NCPS
National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)

The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.

Accredited register membership

National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society
Accredited Register Scheme

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This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.

National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society

Areas of counselling I deal with

Other areas of counselling I deal with

I have vast experience in ME/CFS

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Fees

£55.00 per session

Concessions offered for

  • check_circle Students
  • check_circle Trainee counsellors

Additional information

I offer reduced rates for trainee counsellors and University of York students.

When I work

I currently have availability for face to face and online clients in York. 


Market Weighton availability- face to face on Thursday’s only.

I offer online sessions and cover all of the UK

Further information

I offer sessions

Face to face, online and walk and talk therapy

I am a member of the BACP and NCPS

I have full insurance and an enhanced DBS check.

Integrative therapy

Person-Centred & CBT

2.04 Innovation Centre, Innovation Way, Heslington, York, YO10 5DG

Market Weighton, York, East Riding of Yorkshire, YO43

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Young people (13-17)
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Employee Assistance Programme

Key details

DBS check info

In England and Wales, the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS, formerly known as CRB) carry out criminal records checks for individuals working with vulnerable groups, such as children. To find out more, visit gov.uk , or contact this professional directly

Wheelchair user access info
Wheelchair user access

Wheelchair-accessible premises should have step-free access for wheelchair users and individuals who are unable to climb stairs. If a Counsellor's premises aren't step-free, they may offer alternative services such as telephone/web-based appointments, home visits, or meeting clients in different location, so you can choose the option that suits you best.

You can contact the Counsellor to discuss the options available.

Under the Equality Act 2010 service providers have a duty to make reasonable adjustments to ensure that individuals with disabilities can access their service. You can read more about reasonable adjustments to help you to access services on the CAB website.

Online or telephone YO10 has accessibility - lift YO43 accessible- no steps

Online platforms

Google Meet
Microsoft Teams