Laura Green
MSc
Person-centred counsellor
Would you like to feel more confident? Are you looking for a deeper connection with yourself and others? Would you like a clearer sense of purpose and direction in your life?
Availability confirmed 4 days ago
About me and my practice
I believe that in the right conditions, we can thrive- not just survive. However, sometimes unresolved issues and trauma, self-limiting beliefs and overwhelming emotions such as anxiety and depression can leave us stuck in old patterns of thought and behaviour.
I aim to create the right conditions so that you can explore what may be holding you back. I believe that ALL emotions are valid and natural responses to lived experiences, including trauma. I aim to offer you a supportive space where you can feel and process your emotions, without judgement or advice.
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, reflect and sometimes prompt or ask questions to help you gain deeper insight into yourself.
I have a good understanding of trauma and the way it impacts the nervous system. I believe that past trauma is at the root of much distress. I can work with you to explore your triggers, survival mechanisms you may have developed and ways to move forward.
My hope is that through our work together, you will learn to listen to yourself and discover your own inner capacity to face life's challenges and pursue your dreams!
Experience
Working in education for many years, I developed a passion for helping people to realise their potential and feel empowered. After my own positive experiences of therapy in the past, I decided to move into counselling as a career.
Since qualifying, I have worked in a voluntary capacity for a charity (baby loss, pregnancy/fertility issues)as well as running my own private practice. I have experience working with a range of issues including, but not limited to: self-esteem, perfectionism, confidence, anxiety, grief/loss, neurodivergence, relationships and finding meaning/purpose.
I can incorporate creative ways of working into counselling sessions for those who are interested. I have a passion for art and also facilitate Art for Wellbeing classes on a weekly basis.
Qualifications
Certificate in counselling psychology- Keele University (2017)
MSc in counselling psychology- Keele University (2019)
Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults (2019)
Online and telephone counselling course (2020)
Creative Counselling Course (2021)
Walk & Talk Therapy training (2021)
Taking Therapy Outdoors (2024)
Extensive continued professional development in many areas, including: neurodivergence, bereavement/grief, chronic illness/pain, inner-child work, attachment theory, trauma and more.
Professional Membership
MBACP
Professional Register
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
Verified by Counsellingo on Tuesday, 4 June 2024
Initial Consultation
I offer a free ten minute phone call to discuss your needs. We can then decide whether to go ahead with a full assessment session via Zoom. This is a process which will give an idea about whether we are a good fit and whether to proceed with sessions together.
Fees
Standard fee= £50 for 50 minute session.
Concessions may be given at discretion to clients for whom the full fee is not affordable.
When I Work
Monday: 11:30am-7pm
Wednesday: 9am-7pm
Thursday: 9am-7pm
Friday: 12pm-6pm
Therapeutic Approach
Person-centred Counselling
Video Platforms
Zoom
Pronouns
She/her
Area
Stoke on Trent
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