Leala Porter

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MBACP - Psychotherapy, Counselling and Supervision
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location_on Preston PR1 & Leyland PR26
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About me

Sometimes experiences can wobble us and just feel too much. For many reasons we don't want to talk to friends or family which can be isolating, worsening these feelings, often affecting us physically.  Together we can take a moment to reflect and consider what you need to feel well and lead the life you choose.

We often just keep going, trying to bracket things and push them from our thoughts. These often present again affecting our daily lives, our sleep, eating habits, our relationships with others and performance at work. The physical feelings of anxiety and depression can prevent us from engaging fully with our lives.  Sometimes we use ways such as alcohol, food or other methods attempting to manage these uncomfortable feelings. This may then lead to a further battle and sometimes addictions.  I can help with this process. Through developing an understanding of yourself and your motives and supporting you in fostering ways to self-care.

As an trained integrative counsellor and psychotherapist I offer a safe space to explore your needs in a way that is most comfortable and appropriate for you.

I have experience in helping adults, young people and children work through a whole variety of challenges, each unique to their own experience. I have diverse experience in supporting people of all ages and their families with the number of challenges presented by neurodivergence, helping identify their needs and promoting self advocacy.

Please feel welcome to contact me and chat through how I may be able to help you.

I also offer Clinical supervision to qualified Counsellors and Counsellors still in training.

Training, qualifications & experience

BSc (Hons) with QTS.

PG Cert Counselling skills.

PG Diploma Integrative Psychotherapy and Counselling.

Certificate in Supervision. MBACP

CPD training working therapeutically and supporting clients with ADHD

Certificate in working therapeutically with Autistic clients.

I am fully trained and aware of safeguarding issues with adults and children and hold an up to date enhanced DBS check.

My practice is currently split between working in a Lancashire Hospital as a counsellor on a hospital ward and working within private practice.  I have previous experience of working within a GP setting for national charity and in a number of schools.  In addition to being able to draw from over ten years experience in these various settings I work closely with a team of therapists. Therefore, if after our initial consultation we feel that an alternative modality may be more beneficial to you, I will be able to recommend a therapist to you. 

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

Areas of counselling I deal with

Therapies offered

Fees

£65.00 per session
Free initial in-person, telephone or online session

Concessions offered for

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  • check_circle Students
  • check_circle Trainee counsellors
  • check_circle Unemployed

Additional information

I offer a reduced fee for block bookings. 

When I work

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Further information

As an integrative therapist I also offer mindfulness techniques, play and creative therapies.

Howick House, Howick Park Avenue, Penwortham, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 0LS

Leyland, Lancashire, PR26

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone
Home visits

Types of client

Children (0-12)
Young people (13-17)
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Couples
Families
Groups
Organisations

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

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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 platforms

Microsoft Teams
Whatsapp
Zoom

Supervision

In person
Online
Phone

Supervision for me has always been multifaceted in that I have needed different things at different times and have been able to access and take what I needed from each sessions at the time I needed it.

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