Louise Thirkettle

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BSc (Hons), MBACP Accredited Integrative Therapy.

About me

I  have 20 years experience supporting people and specialise in teenagers, young people and adults. I have a space for face to face sessions and also offer online 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 therapist. I am relational at my core and  integrate; 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
  • CBT for Trauma

I have fifteen 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

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NCPS
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Accredited register membership

National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society
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Areas of counselling I deal with

Therapies offered

Fees

£60.00 per session

Concessions offered for

  • Low income
  • Keyworkers
  • OAPs
  • Students
  • Trainee counsellors
  • Unemployed
  • Refugees

Health Insurance/EAP

  • Aviva
  • Axa Health
  • Vitality

Additional information

I offer a free initial consultation

My standard fee is £70 for 60 minute sessions.

£80 for Rewind Trauma sessions.

I offer concessions for 5 clients per time at a fee of £50 to £65

When I work

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Early morning
Morning
Early afternoon
Late afternoon
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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

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Online platforms

Google Meet
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Zoom
FaceTime