Laura Waters Counselling

Welcome to my website. My name is Laura, I am a qualified integrative counsellor and a registered member of the BACP.

About me

Laura Waters, MBACP, BSc

I understand that life can feel overwhelming, and it can be difficult to make sense of how you are feeling. You may feel anxious, low, stressed, judged, stuck or have experienced a loss in your life. I can provide you with a confidential space and an emphatic listening ear, where you can be yourself and express how you feel without judgement. Together we can work through the difficulties that you are facing.

I work from Apotheca in Faversham and online. I have experience of working with adults and young people. I offer a free 20 minute online consultation. I have successfully worked with a variety of issues such as anxiety, low mood, depression, relationships, low self-esteem, low-confidence, parenting, loss and bereavement.

I work mainly in a person-centred way, which means that I am led by you and your needs, and that our therapeutic relationship is key. I draw on other approaches depending on your needs and wishes for example, transactional analysis. I also sometimes use creative interventions.

Experience:

I have experience of working in private practice, a college setting and within the NHS.

Qualifications:

Counselling Qualifications:

Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling

Level 4 Award in Rape and Sexual Abuse Counselling

Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling

Transactional Analysis 101

Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills

Level 2 Award in Counselling Concepts

I am currently studying the Level 6 Advanced Specialist Diploma in Child and Young Person Counselling.

Other Qualifications:

Bsc (Honours) Psychology

Sessions:

I am happy to work in either a short term or more open ended way. I recommend that we initially commit to at least six sessions. Sessions last 50 minutes and are weekly. They will take place at Apotheca in Faversham. I am also able to offer online session via Microsoft TEAMS.

Initial consultation:

I offer a free 20 minute TEAMS or telephone consultation where I will introduce myself and ask you what has brought you to counselling and if you have any goals. It will be an opportunity for you to ask me any questions. I will send you a copy of my working agreement prior to our consultation. My aim is to help you feel at ease and for you to decide if we are the right fit.

First Session:

When we meet for our first 50 minute session we will complete a brief assessment, where you will have the opportunity to tell me about the issues that you have been experiencing.

Fees:

I offer a free 20 minute telephone or TEAMS consultation which will give you the opportunity to ask me any questions, to let me know what you are looking for and to see if we feel the right fit. After this initial consultation my fee is £50 per session paid via BACS at least 48 hours in advance.

How to contact me:

Please contact me on my email address laurawaterscounselling@outlook.com or telephone me on 07442 648015, if you have any questions or if you would like to arrange a free telephone or TEAMS call.

I am registered with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) and will email you a copy of my privacy policy prior to any consultation/session that we book together.