Leanne Baker
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About me
Attending counselling for the first time can be a daunting prospect, you may fear that you may be seen as weak or unable to cope or may just not know what to expect. Here at Little Bird Talking Therapy we hope to allay these fears and provide you with a safe environment where you will be valued and accepted without fear of being judged.
Counselling provides you with the space to reflect on your situation with someone who is not personally involved and who does not judge or criticise; giving you the opportunity to explore your thoughts and feelings and in doing so find solutions that you are comfortable with.
I am a fully qualified and insured Counsellor and Clinical Supervisor along with being a member of the BACP (Registration No. 088994) and DBS checked providing sessions to both couples and individuals aged 16+. Along with my private practice I am an Associate Counsellor/Psychotherapist with MIND, 2 Wish (Child/Young Person Bereavement Charity), #4Tom and The Relationship Practice (London based practice). I also provide group counselling sessions for organisations and educational institutions and run monthly support groups along with workshops promoting mental health and teaching a counselling course at a local college.
I have extensive experience of working with clients with a number of issues including depression, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma, self esteem, panic attacks, stress, bereavement, self identity, abuse and many others. I am also an Accredited Member of the Foundation for Infant Loss.
I am able to provide face to face, online (video/email/IM Chat) and telephone counselling on a short or long term basis with each session being tailored to meet your individual needs. I have undertaken specific training to deliver online counselling and can provide a combination of both face to face and online/telephone sessions if needed. If you would like to discuss any queries or to book a session then please contact me either by phone or email using the details above.
Training, qualifications & experience
Education and Training
Postgraduate Diploma in Consultative Supervision
Certificate in Couples Counselling
Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapeutic Skills and Theory (CBT)
Advanced Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
Advanced Certificate in Counselling
Advanced Award in Counselling Skills
OCST 1 Online Counselling Skills Diploma
Holistic, Creative & Therapeutic Practitioner
Mental Health First Aid Re-Wind Therapy Self Harm First Aid
Stress Control
LGBT Equality & Diversity
Vulnerable Adults Level 2
ASIST Trainer (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training)
Cruse Children & Young Person's Bereavement NLP in Practice Working with Gender Identity Working with the Effects of Trauma Safeguarding Children & Young People Introduction to Substance Misuse
Experience
2014 – Present Counsellor & Clinical Supervisor – Little Bird Talking Therapy
2015 – Present Associate Counsellor – 2Wish (www.2wish.org.uk)
2021 – Present Associate Counsellor - #4Tom (www.4tom.org)
2016 – Present Counsellor – Time for Talking (EAP)
2021 – 2023 Psychotherapist – The Relationship Practice
2020 – 2024 Counsellor – Cwm Taf Morgannwg Mind
2016 - 2022 Counsellor - University of South Wales
2014 – 2016 Counsellor – Merthyr and The Valleys Mind
2011 – 2013 Trainee Counsellor – Churches Counselling Services for Wales
2010 – 2011 Trainee Counsellor – Hi! Help Inside
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
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.
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
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Sudden Loss (Infant/Child/Young Person)
Therapies offered
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Fees
£50.00 - £95.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Monday to Friday £50 per 50 minute session (Individuals)
Monday to Friday £75 per 50 minute session (Couples). Please note it may be beneficial for couples to consider longer sessions.
Saturday and Sunday £70 per 50 minute session (Individuals) £95 (Couples)
Concessions are offered to Counsellors in training who are fulfilling personal therapy commitments and college/university students. Please request your student discount upon booking your first appointment and provide evidence at your first session.
When I work
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Monday to Friday 9:00am - 9:00pm Weekends are available; at an increased cost per session.
Further information
Both on and off road free parking available with limited access for disabled clients.
We are located on the 404 bus route which departs from Pontypridd main bus station and Gelliwastad Road. Our counselling room is a short walk from the bus stop at the entrance to the Highlands Estate.
I aim to answer all email enquiries within 24 hours, if you have not received a response within this time then please check your 'Junk Mail' folder.
I accept referrals from GP's, Occupational Health Specialists and other Professionals.
I also accept EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) Referrals.
