
Lesley Ross - MBACP, Dip.Couns, Integrative Counsellor

About me
Life can be difficult at times. We can all be faced with challenging and overwhelming difficulties; sometimes when we least expect them. Counselling can be the opportunity you need to work through and understand emotions that may be confusing you; at a pace that suits you, without feeling judged and in complete confidence.
I have nearly 20 years experience working with students (5-16yrs) in schools. I have also volunteered my counselling skills for Thurrock Mind and McMillan Dove for a number of years, gaining a wealth of experience and knowledge.
You may have experienced events or people that have left you troubled or suffering from stress, anxiety, feeling depressed or lonely. Maybe from a separation,divorce or bereavement. You may want to try to make more sense of your life.
Taking the first step can be rather daunting, I understand this; my aim as a fully qualified counsellor is to make you feel comfortable and at ease, to allow you to explore your inner thoughts and feelings. You can bring whatever is on your mind to the session - any anxieties, worries, fears and hopes that you may have.
I offer a safe, confidential, non-judgemental space for you to be able to explore your troubles and concerns. Both long and short term counselling is available.
If you would like an appointment please either call direct or send me an e-mail. I currently rent a room at William Edwards School (RM16 3NJ) after 4pm weekdays and Saturday mornings.
Training, qualifications & experience
CPCAB Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
BACP certificate of proficiency
TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Problems Counselling children and young people
Bereavement training
Working with depression and loss
Working with trauma in the counselling room
Working with emotional meaning
Mindfulness
Self Harm
CBT
Attachment and trauma therapy
Body image and self esteem
Safe guarding vulnerable adults
Mental health awareness training
LGBT awareness
Creative therapy
Areas of counselling I deal with
- Abortion
- Abuse
- Addiction(s)
- ADHD
- Affairs and betrayals
- Anger management
- Anxiety
- Asperger's syndrome
- Attachment disorder
- Bereavement
- Body dysmorphic disorder
- Bullying
- Cancer
- Career counselling
- Carer support
- Child related issues
- Chronic fatigue syndrome/ME
- Depression
- Domestic violence
- Eating disorders
- Emotional abuse
- Family issues
- Generalised anxiety disorder
- Hoarding
- Learning difficulties
- Low self-confidence
- Low self-esteem
- Miscarriage
- Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Panic attacks
- Passive aggressive behaviour
- Phobias
- Physical abuse
- Pregnancy and birth
- Relationship problems
- Self-harm
- Separation and divorce
- Sexual abuse
- Sexuality
- Stress
- Suicidal thoughts
- Tourette's syndrome
- Trauma
- Work-related stress
Therapies offered
Fees
£30 (40 mins) for child and young person counselling (5-16yrs)
£40 (50 mins) individual counselling - adult
£50 (50 mins) couples counselling
Maps & Directions
Type of session
Online counselling: | No |
Telephone counselling: | No |
Face to face counselling: | Yes |
Home visits: | No |
Practical details
Sign language: | Unspecified |
Other languages: | None |
Availability
Weekdays from 4pm onwards Saturday mornings
Types of client
Children |
Young people |
Adults |
Older adults |
Couples |