Counselling Services York
Hello
Hi, I'm Laura the face behind Laura Winteringham counselling and Innovation Counselling that I run with my friend and colleague, we are based at the Innovation Centre at the University of York.
It can be difficult to know which way to turn when considering working with a therapist.
You might be feeling like you’re constantly questioning yourself, even when others are reassuring you?
You might feel exhausted from trying to hold everything together without anyone noticing?
I work with clients who have brought a whole range of issues; including anxiety and depression, relationship difficulties, trauma, abuse and low self esteem.
A large proportion of my work is working with anxiety and the stressors which accompany this, such as OCD, trichotillomania, intrusive thoughts, darkness and nightmares.
My therapy room provides a safe space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings in a none judgmental environment.
So, how do we do this?
I am a Humanistic Integrative Counsellor. With person centred therapy the back of my approach, I integrate CBT and solution focused therapy into sessions where needed. This ensures we work with the best tools so you to get the most out of your therapy for your individual needs, to help support you to understand your thoughts and feelings and to achieve your goals and a happier way of being.
The most important part to any therapeutic working relationship is to create and build a trusting and equal relationship between myself and my client. From building this foundation, I have experienced clients feel safe, they feel able to voice their thoughts and feelings that they may have not been able to say to others and at times, even to themselves.
Do you feel like you’re at a crossroads?
Is it difficult to talk to family or friends about how you are feeling?
Are you feeling like you need some extra support?
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If this sounds familiar to you, counselling help’s by offering a space solely dedicated for you to speak freely to an impartial person and helping to gain an understanding of the ‘why’ behind everything.
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I offer a free, up to 30 minute initial meeting, this will take place either over the phone or online, where we can get to know each other a little and discuss your needs.
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My Story
I worked for many years as a Sports Therapist.
Throughout my work, I recognised that mental health was becoming a more integral part of my practice, I found myself developing a deep interest in mental health and the effects it can have on an person, not just mentally, but also the physical impact it has on individuals.
Finding myself at a point that steered me to re-evaluate my life, it was these difficulties and life experiences that inspired me to commence my own journey to become a therapeutic counsellor. Throughout my training journey and personal therapy, I felt a new lease of life and gained skills that now support my work with my clients.
When an individual reaches out to ask for support, that's exactly what I provide, a supportive safe space for you to explore your feelings and emotions.
Although Person-centered therapy is my core modality, I take an integrative approach in my work, this is to ensure that each individual receives the best possible outcome through our work together, I do this with Solution focused brief therapy and CBT .
Fast forward a few years, Innovation Counselling was born.
Working together with another therapist, we offer the best fit for each individual client, through our individual areas and expertise.
I am committed to providing compassionate and professional care to all my clients.
I am a proud member of both the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and the NCPS, the National Counselling and Psychotherapy society, this means the training I have taken is robust and to the highest of
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Qualifications
Diploma In Therapeutic Counselling
L5 Diploma Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
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I hold memberships with the
BACP - British Association of counselling and Psychotherapy
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NCPS - National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society
Through these, it ensures my work adheres to the ethical frameworks of the BACP and NCPS
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I regularly participate in cpd courses to expand my knowledge and to ensure I am up to date with developments within the industry.
I have monthly clinical supervision to support my practice and development.