Qualifications
Laura Thomas M.Ed, MNCS (Accred.)
In safe hands…
I am a fully qualified and insured.
I am an accredited member of the National Counselling Society (NCS).
You can also find me on the Counselling Directory, as well as Psychology Today
Qualifications, workshops and research
Qualifications
- M.Ed. Social, Emotional and Mental Health
- B.Sc. (Hons) Psychology
- Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (Humanistic / Integrative)
- Counselling Young People
- Couple Counselling (Toolkit)
- Solution Focussed Brief Therapy
- Protective Behaviours (Adolescents)
- NVQ 4 Working with Families with Multiple and Complex Needs
- QCF Working with Children and Young People
Counselling Experience
- Private Practice
- National Mental Health Charity (MIND)
- Domestic Violence charity
- School Counsellor
Continued Professional Development
- Working at Relational Depth (CTR)
- Working with Anxiety Disorders (CTR)
- Existential Therapy (CTR)
- Supporting Clients with Body Dysmorphia and Body Image Difficulties (CTR)
- Working Creatively in Therapeutic Settings (Cathy McGuiness)
- Conflict Resolution
- Counselling Young People (BACP)
- Power of Focussing (Dr Greg Maddison)
- Couple Counselling (Counselling Academy)
- Transactional Analysis
- Working with Complex Anxiety
- PTSD and CPTSD
Workshops (Schools and Youth Groups)
- ‘Developing self-esteem’ for ages 13-16 Max. 6 per group
- ‘Mindfulness and relaxation’ for ages 13-16 Max. 6 per group
- ‘Managing anxiety’ individual sessions aged 12+
- ‘Understanding self-harm’ workshops for parents
(Find out more here)
Research
- Thomas, L. (2017) Are parents being heard? Parents experiences in of participating in multi-professional meetings.Master of Education Thesis, University of Birmingham. Birmingham
- Thomas, L. (2003) A Gay mans identity: Formation of the self and relationships Batchelor of Science Thesis. University of Northampton, Northampton.