Maria Laxton
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About me
As a qualified therapist, experienced in a wide range of issues , I offer a place where you will feel held, cared for, and really listened to, so that you can look at the things that are troubling you safely and at your pace.
As you think about working with a Therapist you are looking at making a significant investment in yourself both in time and finances and I believe it needs to be right for you. Therefore I will work with you to help you plan how to get the best value out of your therapy. Whether you are looking long or short term, I will help you define your goals and support you as you work towards them.
I work with individuals and couples.
Issues such as
General worry, stress or anxiety.
Difficulties in relationships
Working with couples
Addictions (alcohol, drugs, gambling, pornography)
Feeling low and don't know why
Significant life event such as redundancy, bereavement, retirement or a relationship breakup,
Childhood issues that have surfaced and are now troubling you
Facing important Life decisions and don't know how to proceed.
Careers Counselling
These can really hold us back from living our lives in freedom and peace, becoming all that we can be, and doing all that we want to do
I work using the Person Centered approach which means that it is very much led by you the client.
We will work on the things that trouble you, helping you to discover your own solutions and to be empowered to make your own life changes. I value the whole person, physical, emotional and spiritual, and I believe these all intertwine to make You the unique You that You are.
I also offer short term or "one off" appointments if there is a specific issue that you just need a bit of help with, although these sessions do tend to work better for those who have had previous positive experiences in therapy.
I offer Counselling from a dedicated downstairs room at my home in Castle Donington, either face to face or electronically using zoom or Whatsapp video.
Please contact me if you would like to talk more about what I can offer to equip you to move on in your life.
Training, qualifications & experience
Foundation Certificate in Counselling skills (Called to Care)
Certificate in Counselling skills (Post Abortion / Miscarriage & Still birth / Infertility / )
Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Person Centred Counselling.
Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapeutic counselling
post diploma certificate in working with couples and small groups
level 6 Diploma in therapeutic supervision.
Telehealth for mental Health Professionals
Member organisations
The Association of Christians in Counselling and Linked Professions (ACC) is a Christian professional membership organisation for those involved in counselling/psychotherapy and linked professions, i.e. pastoral care, coaching and spiritual direction, in the UK. The organisation is made up of various different membership categories, including Counsellor and Accredited, and requires all members working as counsellors to undertake Continuous Professional Development on a regular basis.
Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Photos & videos
Fees
£55.00 - £60.00
Additional information
Fees are £55 per 50 min session daytime between 9am and 4pm, £60 for a 50min session after 4pm and £60 for Couples.
When I work
Daytime appointments available Monday to Friday. Some evening appointments available.
Further information
I have significant prior managerial experience in Industry and understand the challenges of the modern busy workplace. Issues such as work / life balance, difficulties in relationships with bosses, peers and direct reports, lack of confidence, or worry around how you present yourself or in public speaking etc.
All these can all be explored to help you discover more of who you are and equip you to make the right decisions or changes in a key area of your life. This is particularly true if you feel these are currently holding you back from where you would like to be.
