Lorraine Harding
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About me
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.
Couples/Marriage/Relationship therapy
Some of the relationship issues that can be addressed in therapy include:
- Frequent conflict and arguments
- Poor communication
- Emotionally distanced couples
- Specific problems such as sexual difficulties, infidelity, money and parenting
Relationship Therapy involves helping you learn and practice tools which help you achieve a better relationship. I work with both couples and individuals who wish to wish to bring the tools home to a partner.
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.
Children and Young People
I work one to one with children and young people of all ages. A counselling relationship gives 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 differences 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 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.
Life Coaching
Many clients who have undertaken a period of counselling feel ready to move to a more future-focused and goal-oriented process of change. Coaching allows clients to continue to grow in self-awareness through effective questioning, reflecting on goals, their current situation and the steps needed to move forward. I aim to act as a supportive and challenging companion on my client’s journey and help uncover and shift the hidden blocks to progress and success.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Positive Psychology ICF accredited Associate Coach Diploma
- Gottman Method Level 1 & 2 Relationship Therapy Clinical Training
- Certificate in Couple/Relationship Therapy
- Certificate in Counselling Children and Young People
- Bluebell Perinatal Counselling Training
- Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy
- PGCE Secondary Teaching
Prior to embarking on my counselling career I studied for a MA in French and German and worked as a secondary school teacher. Over time I developed an interest in ASN and Support for Learning and began to work 1:1 with pupils who had learning differences, emotional and behavioural difficulties and developmental challenges. I worked for Educational Services in the Autism Outreach team and consider my knowledge of neurodivergence a strength when working therapeutically with young people and adults with (or awaiting) a diagnosis.
Member organisations
COSCA is the professional body for counselling and psychotherapy in Scotland, and seeks to advance all forms of counselling and psychotherapy and the use of counselling skills by promoting best practice and through the delivery of a range of sustainable services. COSCA Counsellor Accreditation is a pathway to entry onto the UKRC. It is a requirement of all individual and organisational members of COSCA to abide by its Statement of Ethics and Code of Practice and be accountable to the Complaints Procedure. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
Concessions offered for
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Immediate availability for face to face, online and telephone clients.
Further information
Please contact me for more information.
