About me
Welcome. Are you feeling overwhelmed, struggling to make any sense of your life or perhaps feeling stuck and unsure of which direction to take. You might be noticing things don’t feel quite right—within yourself, or within your relationship—and want a space to begin understanding why. You don’t have to be in crisis to seek support—sometimes it’s about making sense of things before they begin to feel overwhelming.
Whatever your reason and however you feel , you are very welcome here.
I'm Lorraine an Integrative Counsellor and I work individually with adults 18+ and also with couples. I'm empathic, warm and friendly and my aim is to make sure you feel comfortable and informed throughout our work together.
At the heart of my practice is a person-centred approach. This means offering you a space where you can feel truly heard, free from judgement or opinion—somewhere you feel safe enough to explore your thoughts and experiences at a pace that feels right for you.
I also work with couples, supporting partners who may be experiencing challenges in communication, feeling disconnected, or navigating difficult periods in their relationship. I offer a balanced and supportive space where both individuals can feel heard and understood. Together, we can explore patterns within the relationship, strengthen communication, and work towards greater clarity and connection.
Throughout my work, I make use of other theories and interventions to offer sessions that are as individual as you. There is no one size fits all!
In our first session, we will explore your hopes and goals for therapy, while gently beginning to understand more about you and the challenges you may be facing. From there, we can continue to work together on a weekly or fortnightly basis, with regular reviews to reflect on your progress and ensure the work remains aligned with your needs.
Counselling can be short- or long-term, depending on what feels right for you. Sessions are available in person in a warm and welcoming space at Cromford Mills, online via Zoom across the UK, or through Walk and Talk Therapy in a variety of outdoor settings.
Counselling can be an emotional and challenging process but you can be assured that I will be alongside you, mindful to your experience and supporting you throughout. As a member of the BACP, safety and ethics are always at the forefront of my work. www.bacp.co.uk/ethical_framework/
If you feel my approach may be the right fit for you or if you have any questions, I invite you to get in touch. From here we can then arrange a free telephone call, speak via email or text to ascertain if you'd like to work together.
I understand how difficult it can be to reach out, so I will always respond to an enquiry even if I’m currently full. Please do check your spam folder, as replies can sometimes end up there.
The first step is often the hardest but I will be with you all the way.
Warmest regards Lorraine.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Registered member of BACP (MBACP)
- Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling - Dip.Couns
- Diploma in Couples Counselling
- Walk and Talk Therapy
- Rewind Technique - IARTT
- Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy - Dip.Hyp CS
- Enhanced DBS
- Fully insured - Holistic Insurance
- ICO registered.
I have experience in many areas including working with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, anger management, self confidence, bereavement and the many transitions and changes we experience throughout life.- especially menopause and those caring in the sandwich generation.
I regularly support neurodivergent clients with a current, recent or self identifying diagnosis of ADHD/ASD.
Through my work with Domestic Abuse agencies I specialise in working with adults who have experienced domestic abuse personally or have witnessed an abusive relationship as a child.
I also welcome and support clients who self-harm or experience suicidal ideation or suicidal intent.
My background is in business and education and I have a wealth of experience working with children and young people with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities).
Counselling is my passion but in my spare time I enjoy spending time outdoors, cold water swimming, walking and paddle-boarding.
Member organisations
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.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
This list isn't exhaustive so please don't feel you can't be supported if your issue doesn't appear here. Please do get in touch.
Therapies offered
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Fees
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
£50- per 50 minute individual session, in person or online
£50- per 50 minute Walk and Talk therapy session
£65 - per 50 minute Couples session
Sessions are available both weekly and fortnightly.
When I work
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Further information
Location Information
Cromford Mills is the gateway to the Derwent Valley Mills UNESCO World Heritage site. There is a wealth of history amongst the shops and cafes on site and beautiful walks that can be experienced direct from the site. A car park is available.
