Louise Leonard
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About me
I am a UKCP-registered psychotherapist with several years of experience. I offer one-to-one long or short-term therapy for adults (18+). My therapy room is in Haggerston/Dalston, Hackney, East London, or if you prefer, we can work online.
My practice takes a Person-Centred approach. This means that I hold the fundamental belief that deep down, you know what's best to achieve your own optimum outcome in any life problem. Therefore, I will never claim to be an expert on your experience. Instead, I will endeavour to support and empower you to listen to your own inner experience, including your bodily felt-sense, to clarify your own thoughts and feelings. Sometimes, it's hard for us to get in touch with that inner knowing because, throughout our lives, we may have internalised judgements from others. This can create an internal conflict or a block. My aim is to create an accepting, non-judgemental, understanding environment that can give you the space to work through any issues safely, confidentially and at your own pace. Working together, we can find ways to untangle your blocks, get closer to your inner knowing and move towards becoming the person you want to be.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Post-graduate diploma in Focusing-Oriented Therapy, London Focusing 2023-2025
- MSc in Person-Centred Psychotherapy and Contemporary Applications, Metanoia Institute, 2021-2023
- PG dip. in Person-Centred Psychotherapy, Metanoia Institute, 2016-2021
- BSc in Psychology, The Open University, 2009-2012
Member organisations
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The UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) is a leading professional body for the education, training and regulation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. Its register is accredited by the government's Professional Standards Authority.
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UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Bereavement
Experience of chronic pain and bodily discomfort
Therapies offered
Fees
£70.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer an initial phone call (15 minutes) free of charge to give us both the opportunity to find out if we are a good fit for each other and can begin to work together. Thereafter, I charge £70 per 50-minute session. Some discounted places may be available following a discussion of your circumstances.
I require 48 hours notice to cancel a booked session.
