Wholehearted Counselling
Every Step of Your Healing Journey, Wholeheartedly Supported
Hello, I’m Laura,
Welcome to my website,
I’m glad you’ve found this site and are taking steps toward finding the counselling support you‘re seeking. Regardless of whether our paths continue any further, I sincerely wish you ongoing personal wellbeing.
At Wholehearted Counselling, my goal is to provide a warm and inclusive counselling service. If you decide to reach out, rest assured that you’ll be welcomed just as you are.
As a qualified counsellor, I specialise in supporting people to make sense of and work through various life experiences and personal challenges. From anxiety and depression to difficulties with self-worth I am here for you offering my genuine care and compassion.
Many people seeking my support have experienced bereavement and loss, and I am deeply moved to work with people who are looking for support in this area.
Help and Support
Sometimes, life can feel like a constant search for answers, leaving you overwhelmed and stuck, losing faith that things will ever change. Even in the darkest times, having someone to hold onto hope with you can make a huge difference.
Together, we can explore who you’ve needed to be to get through. Guided by your inner truth and wisdom, I’ll listen deeply and stay with you every step of the way. Trusting the process within you that continually unfolds, leading you to greater wholeness.
Person-Centred Counselling
I offer Person-Centred counselling, which at its core focuses on building a therapeutic relationship that facilitates the health and wellbeing of others. This relationship is grounded in genuine appreciation and acceptance of who you are. I aim to deeply understand your perspective, providing warmth and honesty that you can rely on.
As a Person-Centred counsellor, I strive to identify what success or improvement means to you, working collaboratively to move towards your desired outcomes. This therapy respects your pace, honouring your needs and preferences every step of the way.
Bereavement Counselling
I’m here to offer compassionate support as you navigate bereavement. Grief can be overwhelming, and everyone’s experience is unique. In our sessions, you’ll find a safe, non-judgmental space to express your feelings with someone who really wants to hear your story. Together, we’ll explore your emotions, find coping strategies, and honour your loved one’s memory. I’ll listen deeply, help you make sense of your loss, and find a new sense of normalcy. Whether your loss is recent or long-standing, I’m here to support you every step of the way.
What is Counselling
Counselling offers a regular time and space where you can talk about your experiences and explore difficult feelings. It’s a protected space where confidentiality can be trusted.
It’s not about offering advice or being told how to think or feel. Counselling honours your unique perspective, fostering an environment where you feel genuinely heard and understood.
You are supported to become your own guide, equipped to tackle life’s challenges long after you choose to leave counselling.
Some Benefits of Counselling
- Self-exploration, uncover your inner strengths and wisdom
- Understand what makes you tick, what you care about, and what drives you
- Support to make decisions that feel right for you
- Safe place to express emotions
- Nurture self-acceptance and start seeing yourself in a more positive light
- Communicate your feelings and understand others better, leading to deeper, more rewarding connections
- Navigate through pain and loss
- Develop resilience and personal coping strategies
- Heal from emotional wounds
- Improve self-care to better maintain balance
- Uncover the roots of unhelpful habits
- Process trauma and difficult emotions
My Commitments to You
A Safe Counselling Experience
Building a trusting and genuine relationship can be the spark for real positive change. I’m committed to being a non-judgmental and transparent companion, listening to you with empathy and understanding. I’ll be here for you every step of the way, offering my support and presence. I know it might be daunting to share at first, but my aim is to cultivate a safe space where you can gradually feel more at ease.
An Ethical Counselling Practice
I want you to know that I deeply care about your well-being and the integrity of my profession. That’s why I’m committed to following the guidelines set by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy Ethical Framework. Your confidentiality is incredibly important to me, and I ensure that all your personal information is handled with the utmost care and stored according to the standards outlined by the Information Commissioner’s Office, of which I’m a registered member.
Flexibility and Courtesy
I’m here to make our sessions as convenient and comfortable as possible for you. My schedule is flexible, including evenings and weekends, to better suit your needs. If there’s a specific time that works best for you, I’ll do my utmost to accommodate it. And if for any reason I’m unavailable, I’ll give you plenty of notice. During our sessions, you can expect a welcoming environment with a warm drink and any accommodations necessary to ensure your comfort.
