Louise Thirkettle

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BSc (Hons), MNCPS (Acc). Trauma Informed Integrative Therapy
Limited availability
Limited availability

This professional is accepting new clients but may have a waitlist. Please enquire with them directly to discuss availability.

location_on Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5
Limited availability
Limited availability

This professional is accepting new clients but may have a waitlist. Please enquire with them directly to discuss availability.

About me

I  have supported people for over 20 years in various roles. I have a space for face to face sessions and also offer online and phone sessions. Building trust where we can begin to explore together what brings you to therapy. I am trained to be flexible in my approach, as an Intergrative Counsellor. I use mainly three types of therapy; psychodynamic, person centred and cognitive behavioural techniques dependent on the person and needs. I am also trained in the Rewind method which has an 80 to 90% success rate in reducing the effects of trauma and PTSD.

I look forward to hearing from you. Please email  or text me using the link and we can arrange a time best for you to call to discuss how we can work together

Training, qualifications & experience

  • BSc Psychology Degree with Honors
  • NCS Accredited Integrative Psychodynamic Counsellor
  • Rewind Therapy for PTSD and trauma can provide instant relief from trauma symptoms

I have twelve years experience of supporting and working with young people and adults who are affected by addiction and also those affected by their loved ones addiction. I now manage the trauma informed therapeutic service for young people and families.

My placement gave me experience of working therapeutically with women who experienced passed trauma and abuse. I had a second placement where I worked with employees referred for a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, loss and bereavement and self-esteem issues from the ambulance and police forces

I have worked voluntarily in the past supporting children who have experienced the loss of loved ones.

Member organisations

school Registered / Accredited

Registered / Accredited

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NCPS
National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)

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This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations.

In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.

Accredited register membership

National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society
Accredited Register Scheme

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Areas of counselling I deal with

Therapies offered

Fees

£50.00 per session
Free initial in-person, telephone or online session

Concessions offered for

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Health Insurance/EAP

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Additional information

I offer a free initial conversation

My standard fee is £55 for 60 minute sessions

I offer concessions when I have availability and dependent on your circumstances 

When I work

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Afternoon
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I can offer face to face appointments Monday all day and Friday afternoons.

I can be more flexible for online sessions.

Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Young people (13-17)
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Organisations
Employee Assistance Programme

Key details

DBS check info

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Online platforms

Google Meet
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Zoom
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