Lydia Brooks
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About me
I’m a fully qualified Neurodivergent Person-centred Counsellor and a member of the BACP.
I have a gentle, compassionate approach to my clients and hope this helps them to be kinder to themselves, understand themselves better and make positive changes to their lives.
I have lived experience of ADHD and understand firsthand the challenges of navigating overwhelming feelings, anxiety, low self esteem, procrastination and avoidance. This has enabled me to recognise for some, the struggles to keep up and the feeling of being out of step with the world around us.
Through my professional training and continuous learning, I can help you to understand how your brain works - and more importantly, how to work with it.
I don’t believe in a one size fits all approach and although my foundations are based around Person Centered therapy, I will work with you to develop strategies and provide you with the tools that will enable you to support your own wellbeing. I can also incorporate structured resources in the form of worksheets that I’ve found have been especially helpful for neurodivergent clients.
I welcome and support any individuals who are finding it difficult to navigate challenges and life transitions, regardless of neurotype.
Over the last 5 years I have delivered over 500 one to one counselling sessions and have also facilitated group sessions. I’ve primarily been based in schools, both mainstream and SEN, and then a domestic abuse charity where I’ve provided a safe, confidential and non judgmental service. This has enabled clients to share their issues and experiences at a pace that suits them.
I also have experience of being a support worker for the Alzheimer’s society so am able to work with a diverse range of clients.
I’m currently offering online and telephone sessions, long or short term and can provide a more active, experiential learning to help clients move from discussion to action, feeling more confident and resilient or often just be a step toward further understanding, self reflection, acceptance and progress.
I recognise the increasing need for online counselling services and I am committed to offering high-quality support at affordable rates to ensure that everyone who needs help can access it.
If you’d like to have an introductory chat please contact me by email, phone or text message and we can arrange a free 20 minute session to see if we’re a good fit.
Training, qualifications & experience
- MBACP
- Foundation Degree in Counselling 2021
- CPCAB Level 3 Cert. in Counselling Studies 2017
- NCFE Level 2 Cert. in Counselling Skills 2016
- NCFE CACHE Level 3 Cert. in Understanding Autism 2024
- NCFE CACHE Level 2 Cert. in Principles of Dementia Care 2020
- NCFE CACHE Level 3 Cert. in Childcare and Education 1996
I am committed to continuous learning and professional development, regularly engaging in CPD (workshops, reading, various BACP subscriptions) to ensure my knowledge and skills are up to date to better support my clients.
Member organisations
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). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£25.00 - £35.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I can offer a reduced rate to individuals who are on low income. No proof needed.
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