Lorraine Roberts MBACP (Accred)
Counsellor/psychotherapist
I am a qualified therapeutic counsellor with over 20 years experience in supporting people in the workplace and have been in in private practice since 2012.
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As an Accredited member of the British Association of Counselling and psychotherapy, I work to their ethical framework, which ensures your safety when working with me.
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I typically specialise in supporting people with work related issues, or personal issues that have impacted upon work and work relationships, but have also worked with clients in a variety of other settings and will support you in the way which best suits you as an individual and what you need.
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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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Counselling
I am a qualified therapeutic counsellor with over 20 years experience in supporting people in the workplace and have been in in private practice since 2012.
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As an Accredited member of the British Association of Counselling and psychotherapy, I work to their ethical framework, which ensures your safety when working with me.
I typically specialise in supporting people with work related issues, or personal issues that have impacted upon work and work relationships, but have also worked with clients in a variety of other settings including NHS and family support and will work to support you in the way which best suits you as an individual and what you need.
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I 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 am a BACP Accredited Counsellor/psychotherapist,
and 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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Services
I offer a free fifteen minute initial discussion, via video link, which gives you a chance to meet me and where we will look at why you are seeking help and how we can work together on your journey towards getting where you would like to be.
