Willow Langdale-Smith

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Dip Couns, BA, MSc MBACP,
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Loughborough, Leics, LE11
Available for new clients
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This professional is available for new clients.

About me

I will help you to find yourself.

You already have all the skills and knowledge you need to enjoy a fulfilling life: sometimes circumstances make it difficult to see how. Person Centred Counselling focusses on your experience and concerns, giving you space to feel safe and explore without judgement, or fear of shame. 

I have Person Centred Creative Arts( PCAT)certificate training and offer creative counselling alongside traditional talking therapy: whatever you need.

I work with all age groups and welcome enquiries as such. Face to face work is better suited to young people.

My specialisms are Neurodiversity and Special Educational Needs, Creativity, Domestic Violence,  Disability and Carers, Parent and Family concerns (esp Maternity), LGBT+, Trauma, Anxiety and Depression. 

I am a nature lover and artist, and work part time as a counselling tutor, I have an MSc in Psychology, with a special interest in mental health in Parent Carers.

Training, qualifications & experience

  • BA Education & English
  • CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
  • PCAT Level 3 Certificate in Creative Arts Therapies
  • MSc Psychology 
  • 2+ years experience with Domestic Abuse service as counsellor
  • Counselling trainer with CPCAB at Counselling Training The Midlands
  • Specialist training in LGBT+, Domestic Abuse & Neurodiversity
  • Freelance services provided as counsellor/SEMH support to Alternative Education Setting
  • Personal and professional experience of working with neurodiverse individuals.
  • Academic interest in Carer wellbeing (reduced fees for carers)
  • Member of the Board for the European organisation of Person Centred and Experiential (counsellors) (PCEPS) and Member of Ethics Committee

Other areas of counselling I deal with

- I have a special interest in the wellbeing of parents and carers of disabled children, with research to be published in the near future.

- I incorporate creative arts practice into my work where a client indicates an interest, or entirely focussed creative arts therapy if that is requested.

Therapies offered

Fees

£55.00 per session
Free initial telephone or online session

Concessions offered for

  • Low income
  • Keyworkers
  • OAPs
  • Students
  • Trainee counsellors
  • Unemployed
  • Refugees

Additional information

I offer telephone, online or in person counselling.

In person counselling is available

  • Loughborough on Friday between 11am-2pm

Standard rate is £55 per session. 

I offer without questions, discretionary rates for unpaid carers, students and those experiencing financial hardship.

Please contact me to discuss whether I can support you at this time.

When I work

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Night

Monday, Tuesday Thursday Friday

10-3pm and 5-8pm

I have some flexibility outside of these timeframes, please do ask.

Further information

My counselling provides a confidential and welcoming environment in which you may explore your feelings and personal history, free from judgement or shame. 

I am able to support you in this process, and can provide creative resources to help you to express yourself fully. This flexibility can be especially valuable for children and young people. 

If you have a specific focus for seeking counselling, or if you have a vague sense of wanting impartial and private support, I am able to help you explore your inner world. 

Loughborough, Leics, LE11

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone
Home visits

Types of client

Children (0-12)
Young people (13-17)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)

Key details

DBS check

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Wheelchair user access
Wheelchair user access

Wheelchair-accessible premises should have step-free access for wheelchair users and individuals who are unable to climb stairs. If a Counsellor's premises aren't step-free, they may offer alternative services such as telephone/web-based appointments, home visits, or meeting clients in different location, so you can choose the option that suits you best.

You can contact the Counsellor to discuss the options available.

Under the Equality Act 2010 service providers have a duty to make reasonable adjustments to ensure that individuals with disabilities can access their service. You can read more about reasonable adjustments to help you to access services on the CAB website.

Wheelchair access at Loughborough location. I can undertake home visits for people who need it.

Online platforms

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Willow Langdale-Smith
Willow Langdale-Smith