Louise Barraclough

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MBACP
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Lymington, Hampshire, SO41
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About me

An experienced counsellor, I complement my Person-Centred approach with other therapeutic modalities dependent upon your individual needs. I can see you in-person, online, over the telephone, or at a 'walk and talk' session.

We all encounter challenging and difficult times, as well as transitions in our lives. Sometimes it is hard to talk to those closest to us and I can offer a respectful, sensitive, honest and empathic place to listen to you. I work with children, young people and adults from all cultures, orientations and backgrounds and have experience of working with people who are struggling with a broad range of emotional issues.

I specialise in loss after bereavement and have worked with people suffering from complex grief such as loss through sudden accidental death and suicide. Loss is also about miscarriage, baby loss, relationship breakdown, redundancy and job loss as well as health changes. I have experience working with University students who may suddenly find themselves alone, worried they are not doing the right course, or experiencing trauma and shame and don’t know which way to turn. Currently I am working with clients of all ages some of whom have anxiety and suffering panic attacks due in part to the pandemic.

I am a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and I am bound by and adhere to its Ethical Framework for Good Practice. I am committed to ongoing professional development and regularly attend workshops to support my training which recently have included issues such as Gender, Sex and Relationship Diversity; Eating Disorders; Attachment and OCD. I also receive regular supervision in order to maintain a high level of competence. I hold full Professional Liability Insurance and an enhanced DBS check.

I have over thirty years’ experience of working with people in both voluntary and public sector organisations, in caring and supportive roles. I have considerable experience working with children in both primary and secondary schools as well as with young adults at University. Previously I have worked as a Samaritan and a Childline volunteer.  I have worked as a school counsellor in a state secondary school and I have been a bereavement volunteer for Cruse Bereavement Care working with both adults and children and young people.

Training, qualifications & experience

  • BA (Hons) Social Policy
  • Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
  • BACP Certificate of Proficiency of Voluntary Registration
  • Cruse Bereavement Care Foundation Course - Awareness in Bereavement Care
  • Cruse Bereavement Care - Children and Young Person’s Elective
  • Suicide First Aid Level 4 Understanding Suicide Interventions
  • Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills

I have experience of working with adults and young people presenting with a range of issues: including anxiety, trauma, loss, grief and bereavement, low self-esteem, sexuality and sexual orientation, panic attacks and emotional abuse amongst others. I have supported a number of clients bereaved through suicide.

Member organisations

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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).

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All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.

Accredited register membership

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Therapies offered

Fees

£50.00 per session
Free initial telephone session

Concessions offered for

  • Students
  • Trainee counsellors

Additional information

Free initial 30-minute telephone or face-to face consultation. This gives me an opportunity to hear some of your story and listen to your concerns. It gives you the chance to get a feel for how I work and whether I am the right counsellor for you.  There is no obligation to book a session after this conversation.

Sessions are £50 for 50 minutes payable by cash or bank transfer.

For children under the age of 16 years I am more than happy for you to accompany your child/teenager for part of the first session. This will be discussed during the initial phone conversation.

If you are unable to attend a session for any reason, I ask that 24 hours’ notice is given where possible to prevent a charge being made.

When I work

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Further information

There are many reasons why people seek support from counselling. Perhaps you have been affected by a loss, or have experienced shock? Your relationships with family, friends or colleagues might feel complicated or stuck. Or maybe you have a sense that something just isn't quite right, even if you are not sure what it is.

I believe that everyone is unique, and expectations around counselling are all different. You are your own expert, and no one client has the same needs: and with this in mind I provide both short and long-term counselling; depending on your individual needs. I offer daytime and some evening appointments: occasionally I will see clients at short notice if I have space. Sessions are for 50 minutes and at intervals set to your need. Regular reviews are held, and you can of course terminate counselling at any time when you feels it is right for you to do so.

My practice, Oakway Counselling, in Lymington, offers easy onsite parking. I do have a number of clients who prefer home visits and if you would like that option, we can discuss that further. I also can provide 'Walk and Talk' sessions: please contact me for further information.

To find out more about what I have to offer you and how we could work together please feel free to contact me either by email, telephone or text. If you phone you will need to leave a message, but I will get back to you as soon as I can. All messages left are completely confidential and will only be listened to or read by me.

Pennington, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone
Home visits

Types of client

Children
Young people
Adults
Older Adults

Key details

DBS check

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It is completely level from where you would park to arriving at my counselling room.

Louise Barraclough
Louise Barraclough