About me
I specialise in Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing), taking an attachment-informed approach to support clients in understanding and addressing the impact of trauma and PTSD. I am an EMDR Europe accredited Practitioner, a BACP registered therapist and NCPS accredited member. I aim to provide a compassionate, collaborative space where you can explore your emotions, heal from past experiences, and build a more authentic and fulfilling life.
I work with a variety of organisations, including rehabilitation companies, emergency services, insurance providers, Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs), schools, adoption agencies, and local councils. My practice holds contracts with Adopt London East and Adopt London West, and I am also an Approved Adoption Counsellor with Barnardo’s LINK, having supported communities across the UK through the Trauma Response Network. In addition, I welcome self-referrals, ensuring that therapy is accessible to anyone seeking support.
A Safe and Supportive Space
Therapy is a chance to explore challenges in a confidential, supportive environment. Drawing on evidence-based approaches, particularly EMDR, IFS, and attachment theory, I help clients reconnect with their inner resources, make sense of difficult emotions, and work through patterns that no longer serve them. Whether you are facing trauma, PTSD, or relationship challenges, I am here to guide and support you on your journey.
Flexible Support Tailored to You
I offer therapeutic services designed to meet the needs of individuals and organisations alike, including flexible options such as therapy intensives for clients who benefit from more concentrated, multi-day work. No matter how you come to therapy, whether through an organisation or self-referral, we will work together to create a tailored approach that suits you.
Take the First Step Towards Healing
Taking the step to reach out can feel daunting, but it is a powerful act of self-care and the first move towards change. Whether you’re ready to begin therapy or simply want to know more, I encourage you to get in touch. Together, we can work towards healing, resilience, and creating a life that feels true to who you are.
Training, qualifications & experience
IFS Trained
Trained in IADC Therapy
Trained in AI-EMDR Therapy
Image Transformation Therapy
EMDR Levels 1,2,3 and 4
EMDR Child Trauma Training Level 1 and Level 2
EMDR Accreditation EMDR Complex Trauma Certificates
EMDR - Pain Control - Mark Grant
EMDR - RTEP (Recent Traumatic Episode Protocol)
EMDR - GTEP (Group Traumatic Episode Protocol)
Hosted by Trauma Response Network to aid immediate responses to Mass Trauma and Acts of Terrorism within the U.K
Attachment-Focussed Healing Developmental Deficits and Adults Abused As Children
With Laurel Parnell, PhD.
The Feeling- State Addiction Protocol with Robert Miller, PhD.
Image Transformation Therapy
Eating Disorders and EMDR with Pam Virdi
Rewiring the Addicted Brain with Laurel Parnell.
Flash Technique with Philip Manfield
Approved by the Police Firearms Officers Association
Approved Adoption Counsellor by Barnardos LINK
Certificate in Counselling Supervision
Practitioner Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Certificate of Proficiency British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
Level 4 AQA Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
Level 2 AQA Introduction to Counselling Concepts.
Level 2 AQA Certificate in Counselling Skills
Certificate for Counselling Children and Young People
Certificate for Supporting Substance Misuse Clients Awareness
Certificate for Children's Family and Play
Certificate for Safeguarding Children Training
Certificate For Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults.
Certificate For An Introduction To Family Therapy
Familiar with attachment and trauma, adopted, foster children and their carers.
Certificate of Attendance on Offender Behaviour & Specialist Risk Assessment
Certificate of Attendance on the Management of ADHD and associated problems in Children
Certificate of Attendance For Open Door In House Safeguarding Children and Case Management training.
Certificate of Attendance For Sexual Health Awareness Foundation Training (SHAFT)
Certificate of Achievement on successful completion of the "Losing The Will To Live: Self Harm and Suicide" Training
Certificate of Attendance Jim Knipe's "EMDR Toolbox"
AIP Methods for treating Complex PTSD & Dissociative Personality Structure
A weekend with Master EMDR Clinician Jim Knipe
Induced After Death Communication (IADC Therapy) with César Valdez
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.
EMDR UK
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
Offering therapy In person, Online and telephone.
In Person - Lorraine's practice is set in a peaceful location in the heart of Benfleet.
There is parking, its near to Benfleet Train station and bus routes.
On Line via Zoom and Bilateral Base (an online platform designed especially for EMDR Therapy)
Therapies offered
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Fees
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
I offer a free 15-minute telephone consultation. Thanks book a consultation please click on the link 👇
https://calendly.com/benfleetcounselling-1/telephone-appointment
NOW OFFERING EMDR INTENSIVES WHICH IS THE EQUIVALENT OF 9 WEEKS OF THERAPY IN JUST 3 DAYS.
1ST APPOINTMENT WILL BE AN ASSESSMENT 90 MINUTES (to see if this therapy will be suitable - if not we can revert to traditional weekly sessions or twice weekly).
WITHIN 2 WEEKS OF ASSESSMENT 3 DAYS OF INTENSIVE EMDR WHICH CONSISTS OF 3 HRS PER DAY (allow 3.5 hrs per day).
FOLLOW UP APPOINTMENT 2 WEEKS AFTER INTENSIVE SESSIONS.
Next available intensive August 2026.
Please contact me for a referral form:- lorraine@benfleetcounselling.co.uk.
Fees do vary depending on the length of your session.
75 and 90 minute sessions are also available and are charged pro rata of my hourly rate.
When I work
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Further information
I offer Intensive EMDR Therapy, a focused approach that can achieve the benefits of around three months of therapy in just one week. I also provide IADC Therapy (Induced After Death Communication), which can gently support those who feel ‘stuck’ in their grief. These approaches reflect my commitment to working in depth and using innovative methods to support lasting healing and growth.
