Samantha Lacey
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About me
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Hello I'm Sam, the owner of Prospect Therapy. I work outdoors, sometimes known as walk and talk therapy, as well as online and over the telephone. My outdoor practice is something I am passionate about, getting the benefits of fresh air and nature whilst working with you to face the challenges you are coming with. For some people this is sitting on a bench, for others we walk and talk throughout. Ask me to find out more about this.
I'm an integrative counsellor with a humanistic foundation, meaning I bring a diverse range of approaches to my practice, tailored to suit the unique needs of each individual I support. I offer flexible counselling sessions to work around shift patterns and commitments as much as possible.
In my sessions, building honest and trusting relationships is paramount. I'm not afraid to gently challenge my clients, helping them work towards their desired goals and outcomes. I understand the profound impact of depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem, and I prioritise nurturing self-worth and resilience in those I support. Regardless of background or life journey, I believe in fostering collaboration and growth.
Accessibility is important to me, I'm deeply committed to ensuring counselling is accessible to everyone. With a friendly yet professional demeanour, I aim to dismantle barriers that may prevent people from seeking counselling. Creating a safe and supportive space where everyone feels heard and understood is my top priority in every session.a
I dedicate my counselling approach on making a positive impact and meaningful change in the lives of those I work together with.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have many years experience working with people in a helping capacity, as a therapist and previously in health and social care settings. I have worked with people with anxiety and depression as well as personality disorders, physical and learning disabilities.
Highlights:
Qualified counsellor, registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Fully insured.
Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling
ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training), Oliver McGowan Training (Autism and Learning Disability), Working with Trauma, Domestic Abuse, Mental Health and Wellbeing, Working with Shame, Walk and Talk Therapy.
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
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
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 per session
Free initial telephone or online session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I have a limited number of spaces at a lower rate. Please discuss this with me to find out more.
When I work
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Sessions are "flexible", meaning you do not have a set day or time every week, this allows flexibility around other commitments. You can still book sessions in up to a month in advance.