Lynn Earnshaw

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MBACP
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location_on Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS18
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About me

Hi, I’m Lynn (she/her), a qualified relational counsellor working in an integrative way that draws on different therapeutic approaches (particularly person-centred and family systems). This approach focuses primarily on the therapeutic relationship and allows me to shape my approach to meet your individual needs and to work collaboratively with you.

I understand that opening up and trusting someone can be difficult, and I hope to make it easier by offering a warm, safe, non-judgemental and confidential space.

I am an inclusive, genuine, and compassionate person; I also believe that counselling can benefit everyone. You don’t need to know exactly what you’re looking for or to have specific goals. Counselling can help you to understand and make sense of your situation and what you are feeling, and this understanding can help you to feel empowered to make lasting changes in ways that work for you. Because of my experiences, I am drawn to supporting people who are navigating the complex emotions surrounding estrangement and familial conflict. I believe that every story deserves to be heard, and I am dedicated to providing a safe, compassionate space for you to explore your feelings of rejection, loss, and healing.

I have worked with a variety of issues such as anxiety, depression, suicide ideation, and the effects of domestic abuse. I also have an in-depth understanding of the challenges that come from difficult family relationships, including family estrangement. I recognise that family issues can evoke intense feelings of sadness, anger, and confusion and counselling can help you to acknowledge and work with the pain towards a sense of peace and acceptance.

I am flexible and can work either open-ended or for an agreed time period. Sessions are usually conducted weekly, as this helps build a sense of routine and consistency but this is something we can discuss when we start working together.

Training, qualifications & experience

Postgraduate Certificate in Interpersonal and Counselling Skills.

Masters degree in Integrative Counselling (Dissertation: Therapists’ Work with Family Estrangement).

I am a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and follow their ethical principles.

I also volunteered as a listener with Samaritans Leeds for over 10 years before qualifying as a counsellor.

Member organisations

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Therapies offered

Fees

£50.00 per session
Free initial in-person session

Concessions offered for

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Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS18

Type of session

In person
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Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)