Lara Cresswell


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Supervision details
About me
I’m Lara. I hold an Advanced Certificate in Clinical Supervision and bring 17 years of counselling experience, along with a background in social work. I offer supervision to experienced therapists, trainees, and non-counsellors in high-pressure roles seeking a reflective process.
As a BACP-registered supervisor, I adhere to the BACP Ethical Framework, carry full insurance, comply with GDPR, and engage in regular CPD and personal supervision.
My Approach
I offer Person-Centred supervision with a flexible approach, meeting you where you are and supporting your ongoing development. My training is in adult work but my experience across the ages provides a broad perspective.
Whether you’re just starting, recently qualified, or experienced, we’ll work in a way that suits you and your changing needs. I aim to empower you to practise safely and ethically as the therapist you want to be.
What to expect
I focus on providing the core conditions to help build rapport and trust. My goal is to create an environment where you can openly explore your work, receive constructive feedback, and feel supported. I want you to feel comfortable bringing all aspects of your practise – your strengths and successes as well as doubts and areas for focus.
Supervision is a collaborative process. While I’ll share my knowledge and experience to support yours, we’ll work together to build your confidence, challenge and stretch you, and foster your autonomy.
I value ethical practise and am committed to helping you uphold high standards of professionalism.
Initial Chat
I offer an initial no-fee meeting of 30 minutes to see if we would like to work together. We can chat in person, over the phone, or via Zoom—whichever is most convenient for you. Feel free to call or email to arrange a meeting. I look forward to hearing from you.

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).
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