Lyn O'Callaghan

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PGDip, BA (Hons), Ad. Dip. Psyc, MNCS (Accred)
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About me

As an Integrative Counsellor, I tailor therapy to each client, as well as talking therapy, I draw from a diverse toolbox of techniques, such as CBT, EMDR, and hypnosis. Having completed training specific to trauma and trauma-informed approaches, I am confident in my skills to scaffold clients while they learn ways to overcome obstacles, develop coping skills, and enhance their overall well-being. Through collaboration with my clients, they can explore concerns, build resilience, and cultivate positive lasting change.

I specialise in counselling children and young people, members of the LGBTQIA community, those who have experienced the loss of a baby, pre-birth, whether by choice or spontaneous pregnancy loss, or post-birth. I work with families to navigate and resolve complex dynamics and challenging situations.
As well as 5 years’ experience in private practice, I have worked as a family support worker for 10 years and within the care field generally for over 30 years. I have supported clients through a variety of challenges and life transitions.

Training, qualifications & experience

I am an experienced, integrative counsellor, specialising in counselling children and young people, members of the LGBTQIA community, those who have experienced the loss of a baby, pre-birth, whether by choice or spontaneous pregnancy loss, or post-birth. I work with families to navigate and resolve complex dynamics and challenging situations. As well as 5 years’ experience in private practice, I have worked as a family support worker for 10 years and within the care field generally for over 30 years. I have supported clients through a variety of challenges and life transitions.

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Fees

£50.00 per session

Concessions offered for

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Additional information

£25 for our first session, to meet and make sure we can work together.

£50 per session (60 minutes, Face to Face, therapeutic walking, video& telephone); (50 minutes, children or young person session, including 5-minute discussion with carer at the end for under 13's)

£40 per session (email, IM)

Family sessions - cost to be discussed.

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Further information

Home visits are available for all initial assessments for child clients (under 16), those who are housebound due to medical or mental disability and the elderly.

Any further home visits will be discussed during the initial assessment, although, most clients will be encouraged to attend my office to ensure a space where clients are able to speak freely and away from family members to protect the confidentiality of the sessions.

Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3

Type of session

In person
Online
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Types of client

Children (0-12)
Young people (13-17)
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Families

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