Lorraine Wood
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About me
Hi thank you for taking the time to read my profile. I understand that seeking help can be difficult and aim to provide information to help you do decide if I am the right counsellor for you. I am an integrative therapist offering Person Centred Therapy , CBT , EMDR , REWIND and Clinical Hypnotherapy. I am also a Clinical Supervisor and a registered member of BACP.
I aim to provide a warm, safe and confidential environment in order to develop a trusting therapeutic relationship. Within this environment we can work together to help make sense of and understand whatever it is that you have been struggling with that has led you to counselling. Counselling is a process of change and can help you to move forward in your life and help you to gain a better understanding of yourself. Whatever your reason is for accessing therapy, I will work with you without judgement and at your own pace.
You may wish to explore or address old or unresolved issues in order to move forward with more clarity or you may be seeking support for a specific issue in your life, you may be experiencing impacts of these issues such as PTSD , anxiety or depression. Maybe you just feel different and feel like you don’t fit in or that you are misunderstood. Counselling can offer the space you need to explore the world from your own perspective and help you to feel that you are not alone and that you can make change to relieve these feelings.
I have many years’ experience working with issues such as Rape and Sexual abuse, anxiety, depression , PTSD. I offer clinical hypnotherapy and specialise in anxiety reduction. I have developed a 3 session course to treat and reduce the symptoms of anxiety, stress and depression. The research on this course has shown very positive clinical outcomes.
I am a fully qualified and experienced Person-Centred Counsellor, CBT therapist , Clinical Hypnotherapist & EMDR practitioner , supervisor and Teacher. I have over 15 years’ experience working in trauma specifically with adults and young people affected by rape and sexual abuse.
I offer clients a safe, non-judgemental and confidential setting in which they can explore any past or present issues. I provide an integrative approach of person-centred therapy , CBT , EMDR, clinical hypnotherapy & the REWIND Technique according to the needs of the client. I qualified as a Person-Centred Counsellor in 2007 and Clinical Hypnotherapist in 2008 I have worked with clients suffering from a range of disorders including anxiety, depression, stress and anger management, relationship issues fears and phobias. I also have an enhanced qualification in weight management and stop smoking hypnotherapy. I have additional training in working with suicidal clients, ritual and satanic abuse and clients with Dissociative Identity Disorder. I am also a safe guarding lead within my role as Operations Manager for a Rape Crisis Charity.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have many years’ experience working with issues such as Rape and Sexual abuse, anxiety and depression and many other issues. I also offer clinical hypnotherapy and specialise in anxiety reduction.
Level 2 Concepts in Counselling
Level 3 Counselling Skills
Level 4 Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy
Certificate for professionals working in the Sexual Violence Sector
Level 5 Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy
Level 6 Clinical Supervision
Certificate in Teaching and Education
REWIND Technique
Trauma Focused CBT
Level 5 Adult Trauma
EMDR Level 1 & Level 2
Level 5 CBT
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
Therapies offered
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Fees
£40.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
One to One Counselling £40 per session - 50 minutes
EMDR therapy £50- 50 minutes
Single Session Therapy - £60 upto 90 minutes
Clinical Hypnotherapy £60 Per session - 50 - 90 Minutes
I offer a discounted fee of £30 per session for student counsellors ( Counselling students only)
Supervision £60 per session (£45Students )
When I work
flexible apps including days and evenings working face to face and online.
Further information
Sessions and what to expect
The first session provides us with an opportunity to meet and talk through and assess your needs and for you to decide if you will be comfortable working with me. (this session is charged at normal rate listed above)Thereafter it is preferable that we meet on a weekly basis. Each session normally lasts for 50 minutes, I’m able to offer both short-term and long-term work.
I understand that taking the first step is not easy and I am happy to talk to you over the phone in the first instance to answer any questions or discuss any concerns you may have.
