Ruth Lawson

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MBACP, Psychotherapy, Counselling, Ecotherapy, Coaching

About me

Hello and Welcome! 

I understand that finding the right therapist for you can be very challenging. I offer a free 20 minute intro conversation on the phone to explore together if we  might be right for each other. 

My core training is in Transactional Analysis (Psychotherapy) and I work with you in an Integrative approach which incorporates embodied and somatic awareness.  I have a deep personal grounding in working in alliance with the natural world and environment, often working outdoors.  

People who come to see me are frequently suffering with anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, figuring themselves out after a diagnosis of ADHD or Austism.  Sometimes you may need support making a decision or a change, or to move through grief and loss.  Psychotherapy can help either long or short term. 

As well as offering outdoor psychotherapy I see people for traditional talking therapy in my consulting room in Kings Lynn. 

I am experienced in working with complex presentations long-term and in depth, but also offer short-term sessions. 

I believe (and research indicates) that the relationship between you and your therapist is one of the most important factors in the effectiveness of your therapy, so this is given a lot of attention in my practice. 

Set up a call to ask me any questions you have and hear my voice!  I look forward to meeting you. :) 

Training, qualifications & experience

2024-2026 (Current Studies): MSc Psychology and Neuroscience of Mental Health, University of Warwick/Iheed. (achieved Post-Grad Diploma in 2025) 

2023-2026 Professional Development in Ecotherapy with 'Becoming Ecological' Group 

2022 Diploma in Transactional Analysis Counselling with Social Justice (level 6) TA East London Institute

2021 - 2022 Participating in advanced Eco TA Group. Professional development and training for working therapeutically outdoors in alliance with nature)

2019-2022 Advanced Clinical Training Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy  TA East London Institute

2020-2021 Introduction to Eco Transactional Analysis 

2020 -2021 certificate ‘Taking Therapy Outdoors’ Centre for Natural Reflection 

2017-2019 Post-grad diploma level training, TA Psychotherapy Metanoia Institute 

2010 Post-Grad Business and Personal Coach Training Barefoot Coaching Ltd (ICF accredited training)

1995 BA (hons) Archaeology University of York

Member organisations

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BACP
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NCPS
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Accredited register membership

National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society
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National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Fees

£65.00 - £70.00
Free initial telephone session

Concessions offered for

  • Low income
  • Unemployed
  • Refugees

Additional information

low cost fees available to people with very low income or unemployed.  I have a limited amount of slots for this fee and this is for long-term psychotherapy only 

When I work

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Early morning
Morning
Early afternoon
Late afternoon
Evening

Monday AM - Online or Kings Lynn, Monday Afternoon - Outdoor Sessions, 

Tues Online or Kings Lynn, Weds - Online or Kings Lynn,

Thurs AM Kings Lynn , PM - Outdoor 

Fri - Outdoor 

2 Everard Offices, Hanse House, South Quay, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 5GN

Type of session

In person
Online

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Groups
Organisations

Key details

My office is on the second floor of an old building and there is no lift - however I do have possibility of accessing a ground floor therapy room if you cannot climb stairs. This would not be my usual office.

Additional languages

French

Online platforms

Zoom

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