Lorraine Wilson
Every professional displayed on Counselling Directory has been independently verified by our team to ensure they have suitable credentials to practise.
This professional is available for new clients.
This professional is available for new clients.
About me
Welcome to 'A Safe Place to Begin',
I am an Integrative Psychotherapist - Systemic and Mindfulness Practitioner - Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, Hypnotherapist and Clinical Therapeutic Supervisor.
I currently work by appointment only, in Lymington Hampshire and Central London. Therapeutic Workshops and small Mindfulness Group practices are available again and will start in 2025. I work [online] with insurance companies who provide EAP to their staff members and clients who travel and cannot commit to in person appointments. Also any client who would prefer to work online via FaceTime - Zoom or Teams meetings.
I am certified to work online throughout the UK and Europe.
Counselling can be seen as an investment to enhance your personal and professional development and psychological wellbeing. I appreciate that finding the right therapist may be both difficult and time consuming. Often, many hours are spent researching websites before finding a therapist that you may like to work with. I hope to give you the information that will help you to make an informed decision.
Trust and confidentiality are also important factors that need to be discussed and considered before entering into any 'Therapeutic Agreement' or 'Counselling Contract'.
If you have any questions about the way I work or what level of confidentiality I can offer, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Practice Address: (Lymington)
I am located in a relatively central location have free off road parking, subject to space and public transport links are all well established.
Appointments:
Monday to Friday
10am to 9.00pm
I work with:
- Individual
- Couple
- Small Group or individual, for ongoing relaxation and stress management classes.
Before any counselling or psychotherapy agreement can be offered, all clients are invited to attend a fixed fee assessment interview. You will be invited to ask any questions you may have, discuss what has brought you to therapy at this time and to say what you hope or would like to achieve by in therapy. I will ask you some background questions and seek information relating to your medical history - medication and lifestyle choices, this practice is normal and for your protection. This meeting will also give you the opportunity to get a sense of me and if you would like us to work together. I hope that by doing so you will have a clear understanding of what I am offering you from the outset. To assist you in making your decision we will also discuss confidentiality, fees breaks and my cancellation policy.
Who I Work With:
I work with individuals in an integrative manner and use various elements of my training to do so, usually in a way that is best suited to your individual needs. I always work within my competency level and am transparent about my qualifications and experience.
I work systemically with couples and families. Group work is currently based on stress reduction and relaxation techniques.
The following theories or philosophies underpin my practice and may form the foundations for our work together. They are: Psychodynamic - Person or Client Centred - Cognitive Behavioural - Existential - Systemic - Mindfulness or hypnotherapy based.
My aim is to provide a warm, respectful, compassionate and non-judgemental space, that is both confidential [limits to] and safe, so that you can safely work on changing aspects of yourself that are no longer desired or helpful to you.
I welcome difference and equality, across boarders.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am an experienced BACP Accredited Psychotherapist/Counsellor. I use , MBACP [Accred], to reflect this in my title.
I hold the following qualifications:
(2005-2008): Roehampton University: BSc. [Hons]
Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Integrative Counselling
Psychodynamic/Psychoanalytic Theory: Person Centred Theory: Existential Thinking: Skills Practice & Supervised Clinical Practice Hours.
(2008): The Shri Sadhu Dharmavira
Teachers Course: The Art of Being Still
Mindfulness Practice Course, with later experiential learning and practice hours at Sharpham Trust Devon: City University and Hackney Mind: The Recovery College , Springfield University Hospital, South West London.
(2011) Mental Health First Aid England (MHFA)
Certificate MHFA Course
Depression: Anxiety: Psychosis
(2010-2012): Counselling & Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body (CPCAB)
Level 5 Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapeutic Skills and Theory
REBT and various models of CT and CBT: Skills Practice & Supervised Clinical Practice Hours.
(2012-2013): Counselling & Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body (CPCAB)
Level 6 Certificate in Therapeutic Counselling Supervision (QCF)
Theory and practice of the various models of therapeutic supervision and supervised practice hours.
(2013) (First Year)
South West London St. George's Mental Health NHS Trust, Prudence Skynner Family & Couple Therapy Clinic, Springfield University Hospital.
Foundations Of Systemic Practice Application and Skills
Various models of Systemic Thinking & Skills Practice.
(2013 - 2014) (Second Year) Intermediate Qualification awarded
South West London and St. George's Hospital NHS Trust, Prudence Skynner Family & Couple Therapy Clinic, Springfield University Hospital.
Contextualising Change Course - Accredited at Intermediate Level by The Association for Family Therapy.
Various Models of Systemic Practice - Clinical Hours with Families - Couples - individuals and live Clinical Supervision.
(2015-2016)
University of West London (School of Human and Social Sciences)
Foundation for Clinical Hypnosis (Award at Academic Level Six).
I have undertaken many hours of supervised clinical practice and now work in Private Practice.
Training previously undertaken with the following Counselling Services:
Balham Community Centre:
Balham Community Counselling Service
H.M. Prison Wandsworth:
Wandsworth Prison Counselling Service [WPSC] and later with...
Forensic Therapies [offence-focused psychotherapy and counselling for male inmates]
The Wimbledon Guild:
Family Therapy Team
CPD (Continuation of professional development)
I am committed to life long learning and to the continuation of my own professional development. I attend various courses linked to the field of Psychotherapy, Family and Couples Therapy, Supervision, Mindfulness and hypnotherapy each year.
Supervision
I have regular, ongoing supervision with a BACP Accredited Practitioner.
Ethics
As a registered member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP) I abide by the Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions. To view this document please visit www.bacp.co.uk/ethical_framework.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
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
Therapies offered
Fees
£70.00 - £150.00
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
My Fees in London and West Norfolk are:
Flexible and negotiable between: £70 and £150.*
- Individual Therapy: (60 minutes £70)
- Couple/Relationship Therapy: (60 mins £90)
- CBT and Hypnotherapy (60 mins £100)
- Stress Reduction and Relaxation session (one to one 60 minute) £100
- Group: Stress Reduction and Relaxation practice £45 per session (max 12) (Please ask to join participants waiting list).
Subject to availability I may offer some low-cost appointments
Assessment appointment have a fixed fee of £100.00 per person, regardless and will take 1.5 to complete.
Payment via online bank transfer or cash are accepted.
When I work
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | |||||||
| Afternoon | |||||||
| Evening | |||||||
| Night |
Further information
I respect diversity and offer a non-discriminatory practice. Appointments for disabled clients may be arranged at the CR4 venue during the day and subject to an assessment. The facilities there offer good access for disabled visitors.
My special interest is in trauma work, particularly with regard to Childhood Sexual Abuse: Domestic Abuse and Work based Trauma for professionals who work at the 'coal face' such as Police Officers, Prison Officers, NHS medical staff and Doctors, Armed Forces Personnel or anyone else who may prefer to seek independent support.
I understand how such working conditions can and often do, impact upon the life of the individual and on the relationships that they have with others.
