Hello, I'm Lara. I am an experienced and qualified integrative counsellor and EMDR Therapist. My approach is friendly, supportive and non-judgemental. At the heart of my work I always take a person-centred approach. This is based on the idea that we all have an innate tendency towards personal growth and fulfilment. It is at times when we feel stuck that counselling can help us to regain our bearings and move forward.  I offer a safe and calm space in which I will work alongside you to explore your thoughts and feelings. Increasing awareness and taking different perspectives can enable you to discover your own inner-resources which in turn can bring about change and an improved sense of well-being.  As well as using talking therapy I also offer creative or somatic interventions, and EMDR. I offer sessions in person and online.

I also offer Supervision to Counsellors and others in the helping professions. The Practitioner / Supervisor relationship is a professional, collaborative and developmental partnership which helps to support and protect both Practitioner and Client.  It facilitates ethical and supported practice by offering a safe and confidential space in which the Practitioner can reflect on their practice and enhance it through increasing their understanding of themselves, their Client work and the organisational and other systems they work within. The foundation of the supervision I offer is based on Shohet and Hawkin's 'Seven Eyed' approach.