Lorraine Porter

In a busy, noisy world I will truly hear you.

As an integrative counsellor experienced in working with adults, children and young people I would like to work with you on the issues that are troubling you or your child. I have wide experience in dealing with grief and loss, anxiety and depression and  work with warmth and empathy. I offer face to face, online or telephone counselling. 

Please note I  work face to face during the day and early evening and remotely via Zoom or telephone both during the day and throughout the  evening to meet your needs in a flexible way.(See below for more details)

Currently I have some availability during the day and limited evening slots available. Please contact me for further details.

How counselling can help you

Life can be a tough journey at times and it can seem even worse when you feel that you are walking alone. I would like to share that journey with you. In our counselling sessions I can offer you a safe therapeutic space to explore those aspects of your life that are troubling you, to reflect on your feelings and to consider the changes you may want to make. I am also an experienced grief and loss counsellor and will support you in your time of need.

I will work with you with empathy and acceptance and from a non-judgemental approach. The relationship we build together is key to explore your emotions, your patterns of behaviour and your past experiences.

About me and my therapy practice

As a qualified integrative therapist and registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) you can be assured that our work will adhere to their ethical framework and that I will maintain confidentiality and high standards of professional conduct. I offer short-term or longer-term therapy, according to your needs. I work with adults, young people and children.

Before becoming a counsellor, I worked as a primary school teacher and I have also worked with mental health service users, both in the community and in hospital settings. During my training and more recently, I have been working with a leading bereavement charity supporting bereaved adults. I also worked in a primary school working with a national charity supporting young children through play therapy.

I attend regular supervision in order to reflect on my work and to develop my skills. In addition I undertake regular continuing professional development.

As an integrative therapist I draw on many therapeutic models within the context of a strong therapeutic bond and according to your own needs. By working with the psychodynamic model, we will reflect on how your experience of early life determines your relationships and behaviour in the present. I believe that we all have the capacity to grow and to develop our potential when in a safe, non-judgemental environment where we are highly regarded as unique individuals. We will walk side by side in this journey of self-discovery and, by working together, we will have the opportunity to explore how you relate with others and what implications this may have in your life and relationships.

What to expect in your counselling session

Our sessions will usually be weekly for fifty minutes but there is some scope for flexibility in this, subject to other commitments. Our first session will be a thirty-minute initial assessment, via the telephone. This will be a chance for us to explore whether we can work together and for you to decide if you would like to proceed with counselling at this time. This session will be free of charge.

As I believe counselling should be available for everyone, I do offer some sessions at concessionary rates, subject to availability and dependent on circumstances. Please contact me for more information about this.

• Weekly sessions £50 for a fifty-minute session. (as of 1/4/24)
• Initial session, a thirty-minute telephone session free of charge (to explore whether we can work together and for you to decide if you would like to proceed with counselling at this time.)
• Concessionary rates available, dependent on circumstances. Please contact me for more information.

My practice is based in my home which offers a discreet, confidential space with ample on-street parking and good connections via public transport.