Mia Lake (MBACP) LS7 (Chapel Allerton), LS17 (Alwoodley) & LS1

Training, qualifications & experience

​I have a mix of experience, gained from working for Leeds based charity. Here I saw adults clients who came with issues such as suicidal thought/plans, overdose, self-harm, self-worth/esteem, depression, anxiety, PTSD, post natal depression, issues with sleep, work problems, bereavement, domestic abuse, personality disorder, bipolar, relationship issues, eating issues and weight anxiety to name some.

I have worked as a Primary & High School counsellor, working with 8-19 year olds, where issues are extremely varied.

I see private clients, adults and young people, at my therapy rooms in Chapel Allerton and Alwoodley (LS7 & LS17) areas of North Leeds and Leeds centre (LS1).
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Some of my qualifications and training are listed here. I continue my personal development through my work with clients, through clinical supervision and by attending training throughout the year:
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Qualifications & some of my training:

Member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
(Dip) in Therapeutic Counselling - Leeds.

Counselling Levels 1 & 2 - Leeds.
I have experience of working with both adults and young people. I have trained and work ed with Place2Be as a children's counsellor.

I am committed to Continued Professional Development
I receive regular clinical supervision.
I am DBS checked and have professional indemnity insurance

With some clients, I work creatively, using writing, drawing, role play and music

I appreciate and respect all my clients are individual and come with different experiences - even if some of the issues are similiar or the same.

My experience & training in work is varied - and includes:

Anxiety, Depression, Low self-esteem, Domestic Abuse, Sexual abuse, Safeguarding, Self-Harm, Counselling Adoptees, Suicide Bereavement, Bereavement,
Gambling, Eating Disorders, Bereavement, LGBT, Social Isolation, Male Sexual Exploitation,
Child Sexual Exploitation, Post Natal Depression, Attachment, Relationship breakdowns, Infidelity, Sexuality, Bullying, Poor self-image, Divorce, Loss, Family issues, obbsessive behaviours, School/college/University/work related stress, Illness, Paranoia. This list is not exhaustive.

Other areas of counselling I deal with

Anxiety, Depression, Anger, Feelings of sadness, Self-harm, Bipolar, Borderline Personality Disorder, PTSD, Self Image, Low self-esteem & worth, Chronic illness. Relationship issues, Mid-life crisis, Bereavement, eating disorders, Addiction to gambling, Alcohol, Food, Stress, Post natal depression, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/M.E, Cancer, Separation and divorce, Affairs, Family issues, Bullying, Infertility, Abortion, Abuse, Domestic Abuse, Panic attacks, attachment, phobias, Aspergers, Sexual abuse, Exam stress, Sexuality, LBGT.

Further information

Please contact me to arrange a free telephone consultation.

I follow the guidelines of the British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP) and by doing so, I offer an, ethical, confidential & professional service to my clients.

Free parking is available at the therapy rooms in Chapel Allerton & Alwoodley, along with a regular bus service from the City Centre and other areas. The room in Leeds centre is close to bus links and train station.