Hi there! I’m Loraine.
I’m a professional psychotherapeutic counsellor working with adults who are looking to explore their current situations. Whether you are struggling with a current problem or feel there is something from the past that needs exploration, I can help.
More About Me
I’m a positive person, my friends would describe me as supportive and approachable. Good qualities for a counsellor, right?
I’m also very down to earth. Having had my own relationship struggles, I get it. I have been married and divorced, not just once but twice. These experiences have shaped me and I can look back with new knowledge and understanding of myself.
A mother to grown-up children, I returned to education in my 40’s to follow my passion for psychology. I learned a lot about myself in those 5 years through stress, tears, resilience, and above all self-belief that I, approaching 50 years old I can study and achieve not only the degree but a greater depth and understanding of not only myself but that of others.
Helping people explore is what I do best, It may seem too overwhelming or scary but I’ll be right by your side.
Memberships and Qualifications
My style of counselling is to focus on the relationship between us. To create a place of safety where you feel it’s ok to share your innermost thoughts and fears.
I trained in psychology and transactional analysis, and suggest a minimum of 6 sessions however sessions can be anything from 6 weeks to 2 years plus. I regularly review at week 6 to explore where we are in the journey.
Working with a variety of issues, I have experience with grief and bereavement, addiction, anxiety and depression, low self-esteem, and PTSD.
I’m a member of the UK Council for Psychotherapists and the UK Association for Transactional Analysis.
