anew: counselling & training
anew /əˈnjuː/ adverb
in a new or different and typically
more positive way
welcome to anew: counselling & training
Who I am
My name is Laurele and I am a fully qualified integrative counsellor, supervisor and trainer. I am a senior accredited registrant with The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS), adhering to their Code of Ethics and appearing on their Accredited Register. I am also a PVG Scheme member.
I have worked in mental health since June 2005, including in Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs), higher education, the NHS and the third sector. I am a tutor on a Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy course, as well contributing to mental health publications and websites, and delivering Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM).
Alongside being a counsellor, I am also a practising artist.
Who I work with
By paying forward a combination of my personal experience of mental health issues, the latest research, ongoing supervision and appropriate training, I aim to help you manage your mental health and personal development so that, one day, you no longer need counselling.
The main issues that I work holistically with are anxiety and depression as a result of:
- complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD).
- emotional dysregulation.
- high sensitivity/ sensory processing sensitivity (SPS).
- perfectionism and procrastination.
- loneliness.
- relationship issues, including with family, friends and partners, as well as with ourselves and the wider community.
As well as:
- coaching artists to identify and reframe limiting beliefs.
- counselling for the illness or loss of a beloved companion animal.
If you would like to discuss how my approach might work for, don't hesitate to contact me.
Qualifications
- BA (Hons) Painting, Edinburgh College of Art, 1997.
- Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling, University of Strathclyde, 2008.
- COSCA Certificate in Counselling Supervision, 2023.
- City & Guilds Award in Education and Training, 2024.
- Blue Cross Pet Loss Support, 2024.
- Extensive Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in counselling and mental health.
Where I work
My counselling room is located on the ground floor. It is accessible by wheelchair and it has a dedicated bathroom for clients. There are parking spaces for visitors in the car park, too.
The room is also pet-friendly, so dogs (who are not too disruptive!) are very welcome. (Please note that in-person counselling might not be suitable for you if you have an allergy to cats or dogs.)
Herbal teas and water are provided, including a bowl for your four-legged friend.