Lorraine Cookson
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About me
I run an Online Therapy Practice called How to be Human. We help people just like you everyday, with a huge range of experiences and difficulties. We would love to support you too.
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*October 2024*:
We currently have morning, afternoon and evening availability for phone and video call sessions.
We work with children, adolescents and adults, from 11 years old to 101!
Contact us for more details.
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I am a qualified Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor with nearly 15 years of experience, and before this I worked in Mental Health and the Criminal Justice System for a decade.
I am passionate about supporting people through life's experiences and have hand picked six qualified therapists to work with me in this Online Counselling Practice.
The therapists working with me each have their own specialities and availability and I am so lucky that I can place you with the best fit for you.
And whilst each of the practitioners are different in How to be Human Therapy Practice, we all believe in being open, trustworthy, transparent, inclusive and supportive practitioners. We all believe in creating a space where you can feel seen and heard and supported.
We are all neuro-affirming, LGBTQIA+ supportive and will see you as the individual you are.
As a neurodivergent human myself, it is really important that to me that the qualities marginalised communities deserve in counselling are present within our team. You will be supported here.
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Some of the things we specialise in:
⭐️ Addictions
⭐️ Anxiety and stress
⭐️ Depression and low mood
⭐️ Neurodivergence
⭐️ Relationship issues
⭐️ Spirituality
⭐️ Trauma
⭐️ Work related stress
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When you contact us I will be in touch to offer a 90 minute assessment session or a brief call.
If you are unsure if therapy is for you; what type of therapy; or what you are looking for in general this 90 minute session can support you in making that decision. From there I will give you some recommendations for a next step, which will including continuing sessions with one of the therapists working in the practice if this is best for you. This session may also offer some insights if you are wondering if you are neurodivergent - please be aware this is will not be a diagnosis.
Thank you for trusting us to help and support you through this process, we look forward to hearing from you.
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I am a Senior Accredited Registrant Member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) and as such I follow their code of conduct and adhere to their ethical framework. I completed additional specific training to work safely online in 2017.
The rest of the team are all members of either the NCPS or the BACP, or both.
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications:
HE Dip Integral Therapeutic Counselling (Distinction)
Diploma in Clinical SupervisionSpecialist Diploma in Neurodivergent Informed Psychotherapist
Certified Cyber Therapist
Certificate in Creative Therapy
Certificate in Couple Counselling
Wellbeing & Mindfulness Coach Training
Training:
ADHD
Childhood Sexual Abuse
Child Protection & Safeguarding
Children & Adolescents
Creative Journaling
Dissociation
Eating Disorders
Infant LossMental Capacity Act
Mental Health
Mindfulness
Polyvagal Theory
Receptive Imagery
Rewind Training
Somatic Experiencing
Suicide Prevention
Trauma
Experience:
Not only am I a qualified and experienced therapist, but I also bring with me a lot of life experience and previous work experiences. I have worked in various care settings for the last 19 years, working in numerous roles and environments mostly mental health. This experience helps me to effectively evaluate and support clients, and work with a wide range of issues. At this point there is very little I haven't heard before, worked with, or had training in.
You are in safe hands.
Member organisations
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In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
I also have experience working with paraphilic disorders, including sex and porn addictions and sexual dysfunctions.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£45.00 - £60.00
Additional information
I offer a free 15 minute consultation via zoom or phone. Or if you prefer I am happy to take the information via email.
Optional Assessment Session: £90 (90 minutes)
Individual Online / Phone Sessions: £45-60 (50 minutes)
Assessment sessions are standalone sessions and there is no requirement to continue after this. You also do not need to have an assessment session with myself if you know what you are looking for from therapy.
When I work
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September 2024: We currently have morning and afternoon sessions available with all 6 practitioners, and some limited evening availability.
Contact me for more details.
