Luan Baines-Ball

Many of us, for different reasons, find parts of our lives very difficult; sometimes overwhelming, and it takes immense courage to work at understanding the things that are unsettling us. Past experiences can mould the people we become and by thinking together we can help discover why patterns of behaviour exist and encourage new patterns for the future; the hope for lasting change.

My belief in an individual's ability to explore and evolve their understanding of themselves and their situation underpins my work. I 'walk with' those in distress and assist in helping manage and explore difficulties in an appropriately contained and supportive, yet challenging environment.

Developing a relationship of shared trust and respect is therefore essential for effective counselling, so it is important that there is a comfortable connection between client and counsellor. I provide a confidential place, free from judgement, for you to talk with someone about your concerns. I value each person's individuality and honour difference, diversity and inclusive practice within my work.

I have particular expertise in areas of difference and diversity (especially with gender dysphoria, gender, sexual and relationship diversity), and the impact of early separation on adult relationships.

I work in an integrative way which means I use utilise knowledge, theories and experience in an individually-tailored way to help you make sense of your feelings, experiences and to achieve your goals. 

My Qualifications include:

Certificate in Diversity within Contemporary Relationships 2023

Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT): Attachment-based Interventions to Treat Trauma, Anxiety and Depression 2023

Trauma and Attachment Essentials: Today’s most effective healing interventions for complex clients 2022

Working with Transgender, Non-Binary and Gender-Questioning Clients: Building a Gender-Affirming Practice 2021

Working with Identity-Based Trauma 2020

Diploma in Supervision 2020

BACP Senior Accreditation Supervision (Individuals) 2017

BACP Senior Accreditation 2016

Children & Young People Conference 2016.

Self and identity: breaking down barriers for inclusion 2016

Working with Couples 2013-2014

Certificate in Clinical Supervision 2014

Online Therapy 2013

Counselling Couples Skills 2013

BACP Accreditation 2013

MA Psychodynamic Counselling 2010

PG Dip Psychodynamic Counselling 2007-2009

Certificate in Counselling Skills 2007

BA (Hons) Community Management: Public Health &

Community Medicine 1994

We will meet for an initial session to determine if we can work together. If I feel I am not the best person to work with you I will suggest colleagues, where appropriate, or alternative resources.

Fees (per session) : Individual £75, Couple £90, Supervision £75

I provide clinical supervision for trainees, recently-qualified and experienced practitioners. I am a BACP Senior Accredited Supervisor.

Hawkins & Shohet's Process Model of Supervision, Proctor's Model of Supervision (Learning, Support and Accountability), along with psychodynamic, transactional analysis, person-centred and solution-focussed modalities of counselling and psychotherapy, inform my work.

My working style is one of collaboration, whilst being mindful of differences in responsibilities, role, age, gender etc. in any supervisory relationship.

My expectations of you as a potential supervisee are that you will have professional indemnity insurance (either personally or via the organisation you work for) and that you are a member of a professional organisation, such as the BACP, and abide by its code of ethics.

I offer an introductory session to discuss your requirements for supervision, to clarify frequency of sessions based on your caseload, experience, accreditation requirements and to give us the opportunity to establish how we might work together.

I supervise counsellors at Leicester LGBT Centre, Coping with Cancer, The Laura Centre, Shama Women’s Centre, Galop and a London-based Transgender Voice & Speech Service, Macmillan Cancer Support, and various BACP Teams and have several years’ experience of providing both individual and group supervision, in addition to personal experiences of receiving individual, peer and group supervision.

I provide ad hoc ‘Ethics Surgeries’ to counsellors, psychotherapists and allied health professionals who need an experienced ear to guide the development of defensible ethical decision making. I also provide ad hoc gender and sexual diversity consultancy for counsellors, psychotherapists and other health professionals needing additional support.

I work in an integrative way which means I use utilise knowledge, theories and experience in an individually-tailored way to help you make sense of and develop your practice. 

I have particular expertise in areas of difference and diversity (especially with gender dysphoria, gender, sexual and relationship diversity), and the impact of early separation on adult relationships.