Counselling & Psychotherapy Private Practice
Suite 2 & 5, 34 Castle Street, Liverpool. England
L2 0NR.
Tel: 0151 236 3002
Lorain Flannery - Dip. Therapeutic Counsellor & Psychotherapist.
MBACP (Reg) Person Centred. Adults and Young People
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About Me
Hi I am Lorain, thank you for taking the time and viewing my profile.
I am a Person-Centred Counsellor offering you a safe and
confidential space to explore your thoughts, feelings, and challenges.
Using a warm, supportive, and non-judgemental approach I can help
you build self-understanding and develop strategies to navigate your
life path.
I believe by equipping you with the right tools, you can develop self-
understanding and awareness which can help you grow as an
individual.
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I value how hard it can feel to take those first steps of counselling, the fear and anxiety that you may feel, questioning if you will be heard, understood or judged. Having been on your side of the chair I also appreciate how valuable counselling can be, helping you decipher your path, journey, the feeling of self-worth and the freedom of self-understanding gained.
By discovering and accepting myself, I have felt empowered and free. Recognizing my self-worth has enabled me to believe in myself and confidently follow my own path in life. This journey has equipped me to offer unconditional positive regard, empathy, and a safe environment for others, allowing them to speak openly and explore their own paths with me supporting them along the way.
I also have a deep understanding of childhood trauma and its long-lasting effects, which can impact various aspects of a person’s life, including physical and mental health, relationships, and overall well-being. I work with clients to challenge distorted beliefs that trauma survivors often carry, while supporting the development of healthy boundaries and reducing symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and nightmares. I provide clients with practical tools to regain a sense of control, build resilience, and develop effective coping strategies.
I have been privileged to volunteer at two centres in Sefton, supporting men’s mental health and wellbeing as well as women’s and young people’s mental health. As the wife of a now veteran, I have a profound understanding of the effects of military service on both service personnel and their families, and how these challenges can continue after service ends.
Areas of Counselling Offered
I am experienced in providing counselling for a range of issues, including:
Child Trauma counselling
Trauma counselling
Neurodiversity
PTSD – War Veterans
Depression
Anxiety
Stress
Suicide ideation
Menopause
Pain and chronic diagnoses such as MS
Relationship breakdown
Domestic Abuse
Qualifications:
Level 4 Diploma Therapeutic Counselling
Level 3 Counselling Skills
Level 2 Counselling Concepts
Certificate in Level 5 Child Trauma
Certificate in Neurodiversity Awareness
Certificate in Suicide Awareness
Appointments & Fees:
• Weekly sessions (50 minutes each) - flexible according to your needs.
• Sessions available in person, online (Teams, WhatsApp), or by telephone.
• I offer in person sessions Monday evenings from 4.30pm.
Remote sessions available on other days of the week , please ask for availability
• Fees: from £65 per session
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I am a member of the BACP (British association for counselling and Psychotherapy ). The BACP are an organisation dedicated to ensuring professional and ethical practice amongst counsellors. Details of the BACP ethical framework that I adhere to can be found at www.BACP.co.uk.
I attend regular supervision with a qualified supervisor to assist my personal development and to keep myself and my clients safe. I also complete regular CPD ( Continued Personal Development) to enhance and update my knowledge of counselling and to ensure I am
working in line with the BACP professional guidelines. I hold public liability and
professional insurance.