Mia Lake MBACP. Face2face/tele/video sessions in Leeds /UK wide. Ind/couples.
About me
There can be many reasons that bring you to professional counselling and having a safe space with the right counsellor, can be of great benefit.
Asking for help isn't always easy. Experiencing feelings, fears and thoughts you find uneasy and unable to understand, at times, can be overwhelming.
Being able to speak in a safe space that is free of judgement, may provide you with a freedom you are unlikely to have in other relationships. In our sessions together, I support you, I listen to you and we work together to help you make the changes you wish to see in yourself and in your life. I provide time and space for you, in counselling, when you need to be heard.
I work relationally, integrating different theories into my work and practice and use these approaches as I feel appropriate. This means I work in a tailored and personalised way with you, focusing on your needs.
My counselling experience is wide ranging, having spent time working as a counsellor in a chairty with adults, in secondary school and in private practice. All of my client work is confidential.
When you make contact we can arrange a free 10 minute telephone consultation, where you can ask any questions you have. My fee is competitive and can be discussed at point of contact.
Please take a look at my website www.mindmovecounselling.co.uk
I am a Registered member of the British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP) and work with adult men, women & couples.
Training, qualifications & experience
My experience is wide ranging and can include working with clients who have suicidal thoughts/self-harm, low self-worth/esteem, depression, general anxiety, feelings of sadness, post natal depression, issues with sleep, work problems, bereavement/loss, miscarriage & fertility issues, domestic abuse, attachment issues, addiction, bipolar, terminal/chronic illness diagnosis, relationship & marital issues, infidelity, sexual abuse/assault, menopause, low mood, weight anxiety, feelings of loneliness/isolation, Covid 19 anxiety, Long Covid.
I support clients experiencing difficulties in the workplace including work related stress/anxiety/depression, lack of confidence, issues with communication, lack of assertiveness and feeling overwhelmed.
There can be many other reasons for seeking my support.
Qualifications & some (not all) of my training:
Registered Member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP)
BACP Certificate of Profficiency
HE (Dip) in Therapeutic Counselling.
Therapeutic Counselling Level 1 & 2.
Couples Counselling (Cert)
Open University - Counselling online
Cruse - Bereavement Counselling
Safeguarding
BACP training: Self-Harm, LGBT
Sexual Exploitation
Suicide Bereavement
Gambling
Domestic Abuse
Working with Children, using the Person Centred Approach
Transitional Analysis - T101 (UKATA)
Exploring relationships
I offer telephone & video counselling in Leeds face to face and telephone/video sessions UK wide & Worldwide, to English speaking clients.
I am committed to Continued Professional Development and regularly attend training/coaching & I receive regular clinical supervision.
I am DBS checked and have professional indemnity insurance. I am registered with ICO.
Member organisations
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
BACP is one of the UK’s largest professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy. Therapists registered with the Association fall into a number of different membership categories such as Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP and Registered Member MBACP (Accred), each standing for different levels of training and experience. MBACP (Accred) and MBACP (Snr Accred) members have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by the Association.
Registered members can be found on the BACP Register, which was the first register to achieve Accredited Voluntary Register status issued by the Professional Standards Authority. Individual Members will have completed an appropriate counselling and/or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but will not appear on the BACP Register until they've progressed to Registered Member MBACP status.
All members are bound by a Code of Ethics & Practice and a Complaints Procedure. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
Accredited Register Scheme
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Anxiety, Depression, Panic, Anger, Feelings of sadness, Self-harm, Bipolar, Borderline Personality Disorder, PTSD, Self Image, Low self-esteem & worth, Chronic illness. Relationship/marriage issues, Mid-life crisis, Bereavement, eating disorders, Addiction to gambling, Alcohol, Food, Stress, Post natal depression, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/M.E, Long Covid, Cancer, Separation and divorce, Affairs, Family issues, Bullying, Infertility, Abortion, Abuse, Domestic Abuse, Attachment, Phobias, Aspergers, Sexual abuse, Exam stress, Sexuality, Transitioning, LBGT.
Therapies offered
Photos & videos
Fees
Concessions offered for
Additional information
My fees are competitively priced.
I offer a free initial telephone consultation.
Concessions to people on lower incomes, OAP's, unemployed, Frontline workers and students at college/University and those on apprencticeships. Please contact me to discuss.
Unlike the NHS counselling services, that have very long waiting lists; I am usally able to offer you a session quickly. Assessment session- usually within a few days.
Availability
Mon-Fri 9am -7pm
Sat 9am -12pm
Further information
Please contact me to arrange a free 10 minute 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 LS7 and at Oulton near Rothwell (LS26). My rooms are on a bus route with regular bus services from the City Centre and other areas.
Having also worked as an online Counsellor for a number of years, means I have a great deal of experience in working this way, as well as face to face.
You may feel uneasy having a face to face session and telephone or video counselling can be an alternative for consideration.
