Lorraine Ann

4U therapy comes from a broadly humanistic theoretical approach. 

I believe that human beings are capable of change and are not determined by biology or environment, although both play a part in who we are. I am not a purist and do not believe that one size or approach suits all clients. Having said that, I believe the core conditions of person-centred therapy (congruency, unconditional positive regard, and empathy) are important in laying the foundations for a good therapeutic alliance/relationship. 

I also utilise some elements of cognitive therapy, transactional analysis, and acceptance and commitment therapy where appropriate. Additionally, I offer mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) and grounding techniques for clients experiencing an emotional crisis.

I understand and am experienced in working with neurodivergent clients. Additionally, I have lived on three continents and am aware of cultural differences and how they may inform therapy.

The 4 “u”s in 4u-therapy stand for UNLOAD/UNLOCK/UNLEARN/UNLEASH

4u-therapy is a safe space where you can

• unload your concerns, troubling thoughts, and worries

• unlock some of the causes of these patterns of thinking and behaving which may now be unhelpful

• unlearn responses that have lost their usefulness

• unleash your full potential 

4U- therapy is

• Confidential and boundaried and adheres to the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy ethical framework.

https://www.bacp.co.uk/events-and-resources/ethics-and-standards/ethical-framework-for-the-counselling-professions/

• Non-judgemental

• Egalitarian, where the client/therapist relationship is central to the therapy

• Integrative/eclectic and based on the needs and preferences of the client

I offer a free, initial 30-minute online session via Zoom.

In this initial session, you can ask me any questions about fees, availability, and my working method.

Additionally, I will ask what has brought you to seek counselling and what you expect to gain from it.

If we decide to work together, I will send you a counselling agreement, which I will ask you to sign and return before the next session. We will contract an initial number of sessions, which will be regularly reviewed during therapy. You will however be free to end the sessions at any time in the process.

Payment is by bank transfer and is due on or before each session. 

I offer flexible session lengths (30 - 90 minutes) and concessionary rates where applicable for students or others on a low income.