Louise Laird
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About me
Hi, I'm Louise and I am a Person-Centred Counsellor offering one to one sessions either in person or online. My primary areas of focus are anxiety, panic attacks, stress, negative self-talk and overwhelm where I combine over 15 years experience as a yoga and breathwork teacher. I also work with depression, low motivation, self-esteem issues, feeling stuck, relationships issues, anger, and work related issues. I see clients for short and long term therapy depending on your individual needs.
I aim to provide a safe, non-judgmental space allowing you to explore the difficulties you are experiencing at your own pace. A place where you are valued and accepted exactly as you are. I will not tell you what to do, feel or think, as I trust that you are the expert in your own life and know exactly what you need – even though it may not feel like it at this time. I will use gentle questioning to help you explore issues in order to gain new perspectives. I will be flexible to your needs and work towards creating a relationship of trust and respect.
Training, qualifications & experience
Experience
- Private Practice
- Volunteer Counsellor Charity Organisation, Aberdeen
- Occupational Health (Employee Assistance Program)
Qualifications
- Currently studying an MSc in Person-Centred Counselling with the University of Aberdeen, and conducting research into the dynamic between personal development and relationships. (COSCA Accredited)
- The University of Aberdeen (COSCA Accredited)
Post Graduate Diploma Person-Centred Counselling (Distinction) - The University of Aberdeen (COSCA Accredited)
Counselling Skills 1-4 - Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
- Yoga Alliance UK 500+ hours
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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Fees
£55.00 per session
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Additional information
Discounts available for students and NHS workers - £40 per session.
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