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Laura Waters Counselling
Ashford, Kent

I am a qualified integrative counsellor and a registered member of the BACP.  I work with both adults and teenagers.​

I am based in Kent and offer sessions in Ashford or remotely.

About me

    Laura Waters, MBACP, BSc

    laurawaterscounselling@outlook.com

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    I am an integrative counsellor who works with both adults and young people (aged 13+).  I offer in-person session in Ashford or remotely by telephone or video call.   As well as private practice, I also have counselling experience at a further education college, within the NHS and working with EAPs (Employee Assistance Programmes). 

     

    I provide a calm, warm, accepting and welcoming space for our sessions, be they in person, online or over the telephone.

     

    I can support you with a range of difficulties including anxiety, stress, loss, bereavement, parenting and relationships, to name some.  I also have a passion for learning and career change as an adult.  I am open minded and approachable.

     

    In our first session I will spend time getting to know you and finding out what brings you to counselling and what your hopes are. 

     

    Contact me for a free twenty minute telephone consultation.

     

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    ​​​Qualifications:

    Counselling Qualifications:

    Level 6 Advanced Specialist Diploma in Young Person Counselling

    Level 4 Award in Rape and Sexual Abuse Counselling

    Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic 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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    Other Qualifications:

    Bsc (Honours) Psychology (First Class)

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    Recent CPD includes:

    Sands Counsellor Training (pregnancy and baby loss)

    Training for Bereavement Counselling

    National Autistic Society Training

    Living well with ADHD

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    Privacy Policy:

     

    Click the link below to view my privacy policy:

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    Laura Waters Counselling

    Privacy and Data Policy

    I am a BACP registered counsellor, and I am registered with the Information Commissioners Office (ICO).

     

    What data I collect about you:

    · Name

    · Date of birth

    · Gender (or preferred identity)

    · Address

    · Telephone/SMS number and email address and preferred way to communicate ie. Phone call, text, email, voicemail permission.

    · Counselling history

    · Medical conditions that are relevant to counselling

    · Prescribed medication

    · Difficulties, including learning difficulties and mental health issues

    · Your presenting issues

    · Brief notes after each session

     

    Optional: Some clients may choose to give me an emergency contact, and we will talk about when this is ok to use (for example, if a client has a medical condition and has a seizure whilst in a session).

     

    What I will use your data for:

    I will use this information to contact you and to help me to provide you with a counselling service, including making any reasonable adjustments.

     

    In regard to GP and emergency contact details. I will only use this information when absolutely necessary and will discuss this with you.

     

    My handwritten notes are brief, and you will not be identified in any way. I use them to briefly record what you want from therapy and the work we have completed together. This ensures that I am working safely and ethically inline with the BACP ethical framework.

     

    Who may have access to your data:

    · You – this will be provided free of charge within one month of your request.

    · During supervision sessions I may talk about your sessions, but I will never use your full name or identifying information.

    · In the instance of a court order.

    · As in our working agreement, I may contact external agencies/GP/emergency services if I feel that you are at serious risk of harm to yourself or someone else, including children and vulnerable adults.

    · Where I am required to comply with safeguarding legislation, child, and vulnerable adult legislation.

    · When I am required if you tell me that you are involved or know of any acts of terrorism, money laundering or drug trafficking, or if the police ask for information that might relate to a road traffic accident.

    · In respect of the last two bullet points – I may disclose your personal data without your consent. This is so that I can comply with my legal duty to protect your health, safety, and wellbeing and that of others.

     

    How long will I keep your data for and how is it stored:

    For five years after your last session with me, in line with the requirements of my insurance company. They will be stored securely and at the end of this period they will then be shred.

     

    Your rights:

    · To be informed about the personal data that I process about you.

    · Request access to your data.

    · Have your data amended if the details are incorrect.

    · Refuse processing of your data.

    · Object to processing of your data.

    If you withdraw your consent or ask me to limit the processing of your data, please be aware that I may not be able to fulfil our agreement to provide counselling services to you.

     

    How to make a complaint if you’re not satisfied with the way that I have managed your data:

    Firstly, please make me aware and I will do my best to resolve for you. If you’re not satisfied you can contact:

    The information Commissioner’s Office which can be located at www.ico.org.uk.

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