Lorraine Roberts Counsellor/Psychotherapist.
Counsellor/psychotherapist
Having qualified in 2012 I have since been in private practice supporting people with a variety of issues and difficulties including:
Stress, anxiety, depression, bereavement and loss, relationship breakdown, work related issues, or personal issues that have impacted upon work and work relationships.
Prior to taking up private practice, I have worked in a variety of settings to include NHS, Family Support, Home Start, Sure Start and the Trade Union. This variety and wealth of experience enables me to support you in the way which best suits you as an individual and in what you need.
Gentle Steps Counselling
Are you stressed at work, feeling anxious, depressed or suffering from past traumas?
As a trained counsellor I can help you.
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Initial Consultation
The initial consultation is part of the first session and is conducted via a secure link online. During this session, I will generally ask a few questions about what brings you to counselling and what your hopes from counselling are. During the session we can also decide if I am the best fit for you and how we can work together on your journey towards getting where you would like to be. There is no pressure to book further sessions following the initial assessment.
Counselling
I am a qualified therapeutic counsellor with over 20 years experience in supporting people and have been in in private practice since 2012.​​
Before going into private practice I worked with clients in a variety of other settings including NHS and family support and will support you in the way which best suits you as an individual and with what you need.
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I am currently offering short term support of between 6 -10 sessions and can help you with a range of issues including, work related or general stress, anxiety, bullying, sickness absence, disciplinary and other work issues, depression, low self esteem, self harm, trauma, domestic abuse, bereavement childhood sexual abuse and personal development or simply because life feels complicated and it would help to talk in a safe, contained and non judgmental space.
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Supervision
I hold the MiP Post Graduate Level 7 Certificate in Supervision.
Using the 7 eyed model of supervision, I will work with you to ensure you gain the best from your supervision to benefit both your own personal development and your client work.
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I have over 20 years experience in workplace support and have provided counselling for clients in a number of agencies including Family Support Services Stoke-on-Trent, HomeStart Telford and North Staffs combined Healthcare NHS trust.
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I have completed further supplementary training to include Bereavement and Loss, Child Protection, Domestic Violence, Addiction and Substance misuse, Emotional freedom technique, Art therapy, (DID) Dissociative Identity Disorder and
I also deliver training in Basic Counselling skills.
Further Qualifications include
Post Grad Level 7 Certificate in Supervision
TCL4 Diploma in Therapeutic counselling
Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling
NVQ Level 4 in Advice and Guidance
OA Certificate in CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) - distinction.
BACP Certificate of Proficiency
PTTLS (Passport to Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector)
NOCN Level 3 Certificate in Employment Law
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