I am credentialed in the UK with 3 years of professional work experience. I am a warm, friendly and down-to-earth integrative therapist offering both Person-Centred and CBT therapy approaches. I adhere to the highest professional standards and work to Ethical Framework, ensuring that you receive quality care in a safe and confidential environment.
My journey as a counsellor has equipped me with a wealth of experience in supporting individuals facing a diverse range of challenges in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with grief and loss, anger management, & motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion and placing the needs of my client as a priority. I will tailor our dialogue and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change.
I am here to support & empower you in that journey. Together, we will work towards understanding, growth, and healing. Whether you’re navigating a difficult life transition or feeling stuck in life, seeking clarity on your identity, or coping with mental or physical health challenges, I will effectively guide you with compassion and expertise.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Aging and geriatric issues, Antisocial personality, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Domestic violence, Emptiness, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #397172
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Lorraine is kind & patient & has a real understanding of how I'm feeling. Her counselling is honest & helpful. Wish I could talk to her everyday!
Written on Nov 03, 2024 after therapy with Lorraine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and eating disorders