Lauren Gettings

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About me

I am a fully qualified and experienced Person Centred Counsellor. Life can be challenging at times, as I know from personal experience and that's why I want to help.

Are you feeling stressed, anxious, feeling down or stuck in life?

Or is it you have low self-esteem or confidence? I am here to listen.

Are you newly diagnosed with ADHD, or have had your diagnosis for a while, are you struggling with this? Or just need someone to offload to about this.

 Making that first step towards counselling can be daunting and that's my role to help you feel at ease. I believe the answers lie within you and I'm here to help you look deeper into what's troubling you and help you navigate your way through it. I am compassionate in my work and can offer you a safe space in a warming environment to offload in a confidential, non-judgemental space.

I am passionate about what I do and believe everyone has the right to access support. Please don't hesitate to contact me regarding fees and I will do my best to accommodate your availability with mine. 

I offer a free 10 minute initial chat, to see if you would like to go forward working together.

Training, qualifications & experience

  • Counselling Skills level 2 & 3 - St Helens College
  • Counselling Diploma - Runshaw College - 2023

I started off as a student counsellor in January 2022 working with adults and continue to this day to work with the same agency as I stayed on when I qualified and now take on both referrals from the agency and private clients.

Member organisations

BACP
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Accredited register membership

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
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Areas of counselling I deal with

Therapies offered

Fees

£50.00 per session

Concessions offered for

  • Students
  • Trainee counsellors
  • Unemployed

Additional information

  • My sessions are for 50 minutes and upon booking I require a 50% booking fee, with the remaining cost to be paid on the day.
  • Face to face sessions are £50 and telephone £35
  • If cancellations are made within 24 hours I do require the full amount payable.
  • I offer discount for students, trainee counsellors and low income upon proof.
  • How many sessions you require is entirely your choice.

When I work

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Morning
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Further information

I offer both face to face and telephone sessions.

Greenhurst Place, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2

Type of session

In person
Phone

Types of client

Young people (13-17)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)

Key details

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