Laura Withington

In person sessions available on Mondays.

Online sessions available on Tuesday & Wednesday evenings.

Sessions are 50 mins long.

Life can be challenging, and it can be a lonely place to be. You may have people around you but still feel like there is no one that you can share with how you truly feel. A space where you can talk and share freely and safely makes healing possible.

As a person-centred counsellor you will be at the heart of each session. What you bring is what we will explore. I’m here to metaphorically walk alongside you whilst you talk, and I learn what it’s like to be you. I’ll support you to bring things into your awareness. By becoming conscious about your ‘self’ you can bring about the change that you want to see in your life.

Whilst I mainly work in a person-centred way I do draw upon other approaches when appropriate. For example, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Transactional Analysis (TA).

Qualifying as counsellor has been a long and interesting road where I have gained invaluable experience in person centred roles such as Social Prescribing for Citizens Advice & NHS; careers information, advice and guidance; in custody supporting people to improve their literacy & numeracy skills and to access distance learning through the Open University; as a Childline Counsellor for the NSPCC and as a Bliss Volunteer on neonatal wards supporting parents with premature babies.  

It can be difficult to tell if a counsellor will be a good fit for you and it's important that you feel as comfortable as possible.  I offer a free, no obligation, 20 minute telephone consultation where you can outline what you would like to explore in counselling and I can let you know how I work. 

If you decide you would like us to work together I will send you my counselling contract and other information to help you feel fully informed before our first session.