Who am I?
People who know me often describe me as calm, level headed, and well-grounded, with a steady approach to life’s challenges. I feel strongly about injustice , and believe this is what fuels my drive and empathy in my counselling work. I truly believe in every person’s potential to grow, discover their strengths, and recognise their own worth, and feel privileged whenever someone allows me to be part of their journey.
My life experience, combined with my counselling qualifications, equips me to take on a meaningful and effective role in this field.
I enjoy spending time with my family, especially with our dogs, who always seem to be up to something exciting. I also have a keen interest in the welfare of primates and have sponsored a chimpanzee and an orangutang named Trudy and Amy for several years now, and I am grateful to have had the opportunity to meet them and learn more about their story.
I believe that every life experience offers an opportunity to learn and grow, and I find great fulfilment in helping others discover and embrace their own journey of growth.
I am trained in Integrative Counselling, and believe everyone deserves the opportunity to grow into the best version of themselves while being accepted and valued for who they truly are. While conversations about mental health are becoming more common in our daily lives, it often remains a low priority when it comes to our personal care.
By giving ourselves the necessary time to focus on our emotional wellbeing within a safe and supportive environment, we can embark on a journey of exploration and growth, discovering your individual value together.
I am dedicated to supporting you as the client, guiding you gently towards the right tools and strategies to help you navigate your unique journey and foster long-term self sufficiency in our challenging world. Together, we will delve into your thoughts and feelings, working to understand them and identify the changes you would like to pursue.
I am particularly passionate about supporting clients with:
Alongside my counselling training, I have experience working within the NHS and supporting vulnerable young people and adults, including work with trauma, addiction and bereavement. I undertake regular supervision and professional development.
"These 6 sessions I’ve had with Lorraine have helped me so much in understanding myself better and to set boundaries and know how to take action on my goals. Such an intelligent, kind, and amazing person. I feel like a whole different person walking out of this and have confidence to do what I want to achieve."
"We were apprehensive about counselling but it’s been so helpful and worthwhile. It gave us the tools to work on our relationship and without the sessions, I’m not sure if we would now be in such a positive place. Lorraine was warm, understanding and supportive, always listening and offering a clear perspective and advice."
