Laura Waters Counselling
Welcome to my website. My name is Laura, I am a qualified integrative counsellor and a registered member of the BACP. I work with both adults and young people aged 13 +​
About me
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.
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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 worked with a variety of issues such as anxiety, low mood, relationships, disability, low self-esteem, low-confidence, identity exploration, school stress, parenting, loss and bereavement.
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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 integrate other approaches when helpful. Especially with young people, we may bring in some more creative ways of working.
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Experience:
I have experience of working in private practice, a college setting and a child and young person service within the NHS.
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​​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
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I am currently studying the Level 6 Advanced Specialist Diploma in Child and Young Person Counselling.
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Other Qualifications:
Bsc (Honours) Psychology
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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.
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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:
Our first session will be the assessment session, where will will complete the assessment form and where you will have the opportunity to tell me about the issues that you have been experiencing.
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Fees:
My fee is £50 per session paid via BACS at least two working days before each session.
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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.
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Privacy Policy:
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.
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