Maggie Learoyd
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About me
Hi, I'm Maggie, a qualified person-centred Psychotherapist and Life Coach diagnosed and specialising in ADHD, ARFID and Autism. With a deep commitment to helping individuals overcome their challenges, I provide a warm and supportive environment where clients can explore their emotions and experiences without fear of judgment. Plus, I bring a unique perspective as I'm diagnosed with ADHD, ARDIF and Autism myself, so I get the challenges firsthand. I also accept Access to Work clients for work-based coaching.
My journey into therapy began with a passion for understanding and supporting those through emotional struggles. Having ADHD, Autism and ARFID allows me to have a unique insight into the challenges that people with similar conditions face in their day-to-day lives, it's something I can truly empathise with. I've grown up with these conditions from childhood and have learned to manage them to the point that I can lead a fulfilling and rewarding life, both personally and professionally and with the right help, anyone can do this too. Although I work within the neurodiverse field, I also have many neurotypical clients, where my strengths allow me to understand clients on an intuitive level. I've honed my skills in person-centred counselling and have a solid foundation in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), allowing me to offer tailored support to each client based on their unique needs.
ADHD is an area I'm particularly dedicated to, whether my clients are dealing with diagnosed or undiagnosed symptoms, including both hyperactive and inattentive types. I also specialise in ARFID (Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder), helping clients navigate food aversions and restrictions sensitively and effectively. Additionally, I offer guidance and strategies for individuals with Autism, supporting them and their families through the challenges and strengths associated with this condition.
Creating a safe space is my priority, I believe in building a solid therapeutic relationship where you feel totally empowered to tackle deep-rooted issues and work towards personal growth and healing. My approach is all about compassion and putting you, the client, front and centre.
As an accredited member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) and a Senior Member of the ACCPH (Accredited Counsellors, Coaches, Psychotherapists and Hypnotherapists), I uphold the highest standards of ethical practice. I engage in regular supervision and pursue ongoing professional development to enhance my skills and stay ahead of the latest therapeutic techniques.
I'm here to make a positive difference in your life, whether you're facing depression, anxiety, relationship stuff, work stress, eating issues or just need someone to chat with. Let's team up to create a brighter future and a better you. If you're ready to take that step towards healing and personal growth, I'm right here beside you every step of the way. Let's do this!
Training, qualifications & experience
- Psychotherapeutic Counselling Level 5 CPCAB
- Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling Level 4 CPCAB
- Certificate in Counselling Skills Level 3 CPCAB
- Certificate in Counselling Skills L2 CPCAB
- Understanding Childhood Loss, Grief & Bereavement (expressive play)
- Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling
Training in the following fields:
- Attachment & Child Development training.
- Promoting Positive Behaviour training.
- Victim Support / Domestic Abuse training
- Understanding and managing loneliness
- Approaching Pre- trial therapy
- Understanding About Gender and Gender identification
- Understanding Anxiety Disorders and Supportive Strategies
- working with the Inner child
- Acceptance and Commitment therapy
In addition to my own practice, I have provided over 250 hours of voluntary time to a local counselling charity.
Member organisations
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Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
- Throat/swallowing difficulties, such as Globus Hysterica.
- ARFID-Avoidant restrictive food intake disorder
- ADHD-Diagnosed -Undiagnosed-Combined-Hyperactive-Inattentive
- Childhood trauma- PTSD
- Bereavement-Grief
Therapies offered
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Fees
£50.00 - £75.00
Free initial telephone session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Counselling / Therapy
Individual Therapy – £50 – £120
Couples Therapy – £95 – £150
Family Counselling – From £95 – £150
Parenting Therapy – £50 – £120
One-off / Emergency Session – From £75
Corporate Business Counselling / EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) – £120 – £200
Coaching
Access to Work Application – £200 (2 x sessions, form completion and submission)
Life Coaching – £50 – £120
Work Based Coaching – £75 to £150
Performance Coaching – £75 to £150
Business / Corporate Coaching – £95 to £250
Life Style Change Coaching – £75 to £120
Relationship Coaching – £75 to £120
Holistic Health Coaching – £75 to £120
Check in/Accountability Call – £100 (4 x 15 minute sessions)
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Further information
Just one of the different ways I like to work is by using the canvas of life.
This involves exploring together with my clients past colours they have collected, colours that make up the difficulties they now carry around without taking time to explore what each colour means. We can go through life collecting and interpreting these colours in unhealthy ways, possibly leading to feelings of low self esteem, anxieties and overwhelming feelings of loss. What I do, as a therapist, is help you to explore these feelings and take time to look at the difficulties you may be experiencing through the wonderful eyes of your very own canvas of life.
