Laura Seward is a qualified and accredited Psychotherapist/ Counsellor and Clinical Supervisor with extensive experience working with both Adults and Young People in the Mental Health field. With specialist training in a number of areas including Sexual Abuse, Bereavement and Play Therapy, Laura's work has spanned across many settings and organisations around Leicestershire, such as:
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Laura has completed Child Protection and Lead Professional training, holds a current CRB and is covered by Professional Indemnity Insurance. She is also an accredited and registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy professional body, and adheres to its code of practice to ensure an ethical, knowledgeable and trusted service.
Services
- Psychotherapy/ Counselling/ Play Therapy -
Whether you are seeking help for yourself, a child or a relative, contact Laura directly to have a chat about what support is the most appropriate. You can explore all the options available, including other services which may be able to help. If you decide to have an assessment session, this is a chance for you to raise any questions about what to expect, and ultimately decide whether or not you feel therapy is for you. Sessions last 50 minutes and usually take place weekly, but this will be decided based on your personal needs.
"Would I recommend Laura as a Children's Therapist? The bottom line for me is whether I would want her to work with my own children, and the answer is a simple one. Without a doubt." - Victoria Beasley, Director/ Play Therapist, The Create Centre
- Specialist Contract work -
Professional, effective therapy service provided to Schools, Colleges and Organisations across Leicestershire. Contracts are individually tailored to meet with the requirements of the establishment. Contact Laura directly to discuss details or arrange a meeting.
"I have had the pleasure of knowing Laura Seward for several years now in my capacity as Family Inclusion Support at Birch Wood Special School and I cannot praise her and the service she provides enough....."
- Shelley Henshaw, Family Inclusion Support, Birch Wood Special School
- Clinical Supervision -
Clinical Supervision is available to experienced therapists as well as those in training. Sessions last 1.5 hours and take place monthly as specified by BACP, unless it is decided that more regular meetings would be appropriate.
“Laura has been my Supervisor for the past three years, providing me with invaluable and committed support whilst I was training, and subsequently as I have worked towards my BACP Accreditation. Laura’s open, accepting and positive approach within our sessions empowers me to feel comfortable to discuss all aspects of my client work. With both complex cases and ethical issues I feel very confident that Laura will continue to provide me with the support I require in my role as a practitioner.” - Helen, Grantham
- Psychotherapy/ Counselling/ Play Therapy -
Whether you are seeking help for yourself, a child or a relative, contact Laura directly to have a chat about what support is the most appropriate. You can explore all the options available, including other services which may be able to help. If you decide to have an assessment session, this is a chance for you to raise any questions about what to expect, and ultimately decide whether or not you feel therapy is for you. Sessions last 50 minutes and usually take place weekly, but this will be decided based on your personal needs.
"Would I recommend Laura as a Children's Therapist? The bottom line for me is whether I would want her to work with my own children, and the answer is a simple one. Without a doubt." - Victoria Beasley, Director/ Play Therapist, The Create Centre
- Specialist Contract work -
Professional, effective therapy service provided to Schools, Colleges and Organisations across Leicestershire. Contracts are individually tailored to meet with the requirements of the establishment. Contact Laura directly to discuss details or arrange a meeting.
"I have had the pleasure of knowing Laura Seward for several years now in my capacity as Family Inclusion Support at Birch Wood Special School and I cannot praise her and the service she provides enough....."
- Shelley Henshaw, Family Inclusion Support, Birch Wood Special School
- Clinical Supervision -
Clinical Supervision is available to experienced therapists as well as those in training. Sessions last 1.5 hours and take place monthly as specified by BACP, unless it is decided that more regular meetings would be appropriate.
“Laura has been my Supervisor for the past three years, providing me with invaluable and committed support whilst I was training, and subsequently as I have worked towards my BACP Accreditation. Laura’s open, accepting and positive approach within our sessions empowers me to feel comfortable to discuss all aspects of my client work. With both complex cases and ethical issues I feel very confident that Laura will continue to provide me with the support I require in my role as a practitioner.” - Helen, Grantham
Links to other Services and Helpful Information:
- Lost For Words: Community Organisation listing all Local Support Services in Melton Mowbray
- Childline: Helpful Information, Advice and Online/ Telephone counselling for Children and Young People
- Frank: Friendly, Confidential Drugs Advice and Emergency Helpline
- Its Good to Talk: Further information about Therapy, and Directory of BACP Accredited Therapists
- Empowering Parents: Helpful articles and tips for managing defiant child behaviour
- Hope Again: Designed by Young People to support Young People after someone close has died
- Samaritans: Confidential telephone and email helpline for anybody in need of emotional support
- Counselling Directory: Directory of qualified Psychotherapists and Counsellors across the UK
