Laura | Counsellor

Online and Phone Counselling

Hello and welcome! Feeling a bit overwhelmed and unsure where to start? Hopefully the following info will help you to decide if I might be the right therapist to help you...

 

Do you have a strong inner-critic, and high expectations for yourself? Are you a perfectionist, or people-pleaser, who is always striving to achieve and control things, whilst struggling to switch off and rest? Is your sense of worth and confidence rooted in your performance, and approval from others? Do you feel different- perhaps disconnected- from people around you?

 

Would you like to understand yourself better, and be kinder to yourself? Do you want to accept yourself as you are and grow in confidence? Would you like to be more present and connected with yourself and others? 

 

If so, I work with clients like you! I believe that by addressing unresolved trauma, self-limiting beliefs, and overwhelming emotions, you can begin to see yourself, others and the world differently. In time, this impacts decisions you make in your life, so that you feel more empowered and confident. You begin to thrive- not just survive.

All this happens with a strong therapeutic alliance, which doesn't necessarily happen overnight. Trust is built with time, and by me creating the right conditions where you can feel heard, understood, safe, respected; treated with compassion and openness, without judgement.

 

In counselling, you can talk about whatever you feel is important and at your own pace. You will not be made to talk about anything you do not wish to discuss. Regular reviews allow us to reflect on the counselling process and how helpful you are finding it. 

 

 

Online sessions

Online (or phone) sessions are convenient options for modern living, giving you more opportunity to fit your sessions around your schedule. They take place regularly (usually weekly, or fortnightly) online via Zoom, a secure, reliable and user-friendly platform, in your own chosen private space. 

With online counselling, I offer the option to work creatively if you are interested. This can be a powerful way to discover and express deep feelings and emotions. I usually suggest we introduce this after a few sessions, so we can build trust and see what themes emerge to explore creatively.

I am trained to deliver counselling online and by phone, and am experienced in both. You may be surprised at the depth of therapeutic relationship that can be built when working in these ways!

 

 

Person-centred counselling

 

As a person-centred counsellor, I take my lead from you. I believe you are the expert on yourself and your life experiences. Offering empathy and warmth, I will listen without judgement, reflect and sometimes prompt or ask questions to help you gain deeper insight into yourself. I will help you delve deeper and explore the roots of behaviours and petterns so that you can begin to implement change. 

What other clients have said about working with me

"After working with Laura, I feel more confident and ready to tackle the challenges that I have. My life is still quite uncertain, but I feel equipped and empowered to tackle life as it comes".

"Laura is a truly wonderful counsellor who has changed my life for the better. Laura is non-judgemental, compassionate and non-directive....Laura’s support and guidance has empowered me and I will be forever grateful". 

If you would like to know more or book an appointment, please send me a message. 

 

Laura