Lorraine Harding

Everyone feels lost or stuck at some point in their life. Or it might be that you are worried about someone else. Maybe I can help? Beginning counselling takes courage and finding a counsellor who is right for you is a crucial first step towards healing.

Professional counselling offers a safe space where you have the opportunity to be truly listened to, valued and respected. In this environment, it is possible to gain a greater understanding of the presenting issues, and explore ways that bring peace and wellbeing.  We all have the ability to not only survive and overcome hardships, but to flourish, heal and create the life we desire. Counselling can be a catalyst for change and can help you access the immeasurable resilience you possess. You don’t have to do it alone.

Adult counselling

I work individually with adults using a person-centred/integrative approach to counselling, which allows me to help with most presenting issues, even those which are unique to you and your life. I address specific concerns such as anxiety, stress, depression, loss and grief, relationship issues, family and parenting issues and chronic health problems to name a few. Some clients have multiple concerns which overlap. I also deal more generally with clients who are looking to create more balance, connection or who seek direction in their lives. Every client is unique and I tailor each session to suit my clients’ needs.

Women’s Reproductive Health

A significant area of interest for me is women’s reproductive health issues, including infertility, pre and post-natal depression, termination and miscarriage. I have undertaken extra training in this field provided by Crossreach Bluebell Perinatal Service in Glasgow. If you are experiencing emotional, psychological and/or physical problems in regard to your reproductive health please get in touch to see if I can help you.

Children and Young People

Research shows that around 1 in 10 children and young people experience mental health problems. Issues such as depression, anxiety, low mood and conduct and eating disorders can have a hugely negative impact on wellbeing, relationships, work in school and therefore future life opportunities. Many more children and young people experience emotional health problems, which if left unattended can lead to more serious problems later on. These emotional difficulties could be due to family breakdown, peer group/relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, bullying and loss or bereavement for example.

I work one to one with children and young people of all ages. A counselling relationship gives these young people the opportunity needed to express, explore, understand and overcome difficult issues. Talking through difficulties in a warm, empathic and non-judgemental environment and defining and pursuing meaningful goals can help build resilience, develop insight and foster self-belief.

Work with younger children or children with learning needs might involve therapeutic play. Here there is no need for the young person to be able to express verbally their feelings or thoughts. Children act out, play or draw whatever comes into their minds and communicate in this way. Through play these children can find solutions to their problems or new ways of creatively dealing with their issues. A sense of control over their situations can perhaps be found and which increases self-confidence and can have a positive effect on behaviour and wellbeing.

If providing your child/young person with the opportunity to talk through/express their difficulties with a qualified counsellor is important to you, please contact me with any questions you have or to schedule a consultation.

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