Maria Lawford -Counselling & Supervision Services

Loughton, Essex, IG10

About me

I offer short/ long term counselling and over the last 20 years have worked with a variety of psychological concerns related to understanding and managing symptoms of anxiety and depression. These symptoms may be due to difficulties within family relationships, feelings of sadness, loneliness & isolation; traumatic experiences; anxiety and stress; illness, death and dying; bereavement, divorce and separation and loss; body image issues, bullying and low self esteem; work related problems and much more.

I work with the psychodynamic model which means that I pay particular attention to how our past experiences may continue to influence and sometimes interfere in our lives, our relationships with others and the way we think about ourselves in the here and now.

I also consider the particular needs and circumstances of the individual and use a variety of other therapeutic ways of thinking and working when required.

I have been involved with counselling for the last 20 years in a number of organisations within the private and public sectors.

I continue to work within the NHS setting specifically with those suffering acute illnesses i.e:

cardiac
stroke
renal problems

with physical injuries i.e:

burns injuries
road traffic accidents
assaults
work related accidents

and also with chronic health conditions i.e:

cancer
MS & other neurological conditions
palliative care

I have several years experience in providing clinical supervision to NHS staff and other professionals and also provide clinical supervision in my private practice to those working in the public, private and voluntary sectors. I hold an Adlerian Integrative Approach Post Graduate Diploma in Supervision.

I am an accredited registered psychodynamic counsellor registered with the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (556254) since 2006.

Training, qualifications & experience

BACP member since 2002, accredited counsellor since 2006

Qualifications:

Post Graduate Diploma in Supervision, ASIIP
M.A in Psychoanalytic studies at Tavistock & UEL (2012)
Advanced Certificate in Trauma - Focused CBT at Centre for Stress and Trauma (2006)
Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling at WPF affiliated Chelmsford Counselling Foundation (2002)

I have attended a number of group (IGA) and supervision related courses (BPF) over the years as well as specific seminars related to psychodynamic way of thinking, trauma and the body/mind relationship.

Training:

I have several years experience of being involved with counselling training as Certificate Course Co- Leader and Process Group Leader with Chelmsford Counselling Foundation

I currently provide teaching to NHS staff (and for several years at Anglia Ruskin University) on issues related to working with burn injured and traumatised patients and on topics related to patient care.

Supervision:

I have supervised groups and individuals since 2008 within the public and private sectors.
I currently provide clinical supervision within the NHS to counsellors, psychotherapists & psychologists and reflective practice sessions to nursing staff & other professionals.
In my private practice I currently provide individual supervision to psychotherapists & counsellors working in private practice and organisations.

Presentations:

I have presented at the British Burn Association conferences in Liverpool 2013 & Chelmsford 2014.

Member organisations

Registered / Accredited

Accredited register membership

Areas of counselling I deal with

Other areas of counselling I deal with

I have a particular interest and experience in working with:

coping with an acute illness or poor health & newly diagnosed health conditions
living with chronic health conditions
traumatic incidents & injuries; its impact on the body and mind
managing trauma symptoms and psychological effects of past/recent trauma
grief, loss and separation- death and dying, relationships, family, work
work related stress & trauma

Therapies offered

Psychoanalytical and psychodynamic
Psychodynamic therapy

Fees

My fees are £50 per 50 minute session
Concessionary rates can be negotiated for those with low income/unemployed
I work Monday -Friday evenings and Wednesday’s during the day
Telephone and online counselling is available.

Concessions offered for

Keyworkers
Low income
OAPs
Students
Trainee counsellors
Unemployed

Further information

Telephone and online counselling available - fees agreed & payable in advance via PayPal

There are good public transport links by tube (Loughton & Debden) and bus (20)
If travelling by car, the M11 (from London) and M25 (Waltham Abbey) are 5 minutes drive away.
There is parking close by

In person
Online
Phone
Home visits

Sign language	Unspecified
Other languages	None

Accessibility

Wheelchair user access

Wheelchair-accessible premises should have step-free access for wheelchair users and individuals who are unable to climb stairs. If a counsellor's premises aren't step-free, they may offer alternative services such as telephone/web-based appointments, home visits, or meeting clients in different location, so you can choose the option that suits you best.

You can contact the counsellor to discuss the options available.

Under the Equality Act 2010 service providers have a duty to make reasonable adjustments to ensure that individuals with disabilities can access their service. You can read more about reasonable adjustments to help you to access services on the CAB website.

Wheelchair user access

My consulting room is in my own home in a large ground floor room. It is accessible to those with limited mobility. There are washroom facilities but no waiting area.