Let's Talk 121

Online and Face to Face therapy
with Lorraine Ross.

Welcome to Letstalk121.

Counselling can be helpful at any stage in your life, people seek counselling for a variety of reasons, such as anxiety, anger, depression, loneliness and stress, together we can find answers to help you promote a better sense of self.
As a counsellor I work in a non-judgemental way with my clients aged 16+ and I tailor the sessions to suit each individual. All sessions are confidential between me the counsellor and you the client.
We all have different needs, issues and goals and I welcome difference and diversity with open arms.

I take particular interest in Loss and Bereavement, and am currently in the process of qualifying to be an Independent Stalking Advocacy Specialist. I am passionate about helping people identify and achieve their personal goals by coping with the issues that are causing them distress and anxiety and helping them move to the next chapter in their lives.

I take great pride in the progress and success of my clients and look forward to working with you.

I hold a Level 4 and Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling and am a registered member of the BACP and an Accredited member of the NCPS.

'I just want to say a HUGE thank you to Lorraine. She has been my guiding light through the last six weeks. I honestly don't know how I would have reached this far without her. She is worth her weight in gold. I appreciate every second your charity has given me in support.'
Bereavement Client 2022

'...You've really helped me, its been good to speak and get it all of of my chest, I have really benefited from it. I feel as though I have turned a corner working with you and I fell like I can breathe again.'
Bereavement Client. 2023

Lorraine has been my counsellor for 3 years. She is extremely professional, empathic and a great listener. My sessions with Lorraine has brought about great change in my life and I cant thank her enough!
J 2023: Open ended client.

'I found my sessions with Lorraine to be friendly, encouraging and extremely helpful in terms of clarifying some core issues. I would recommend Lorraine to anyone who is seeking a safe space to talk and connect with their own thoughts and then have an open discussion about them.'
Client 2024

Lorraine helped me through a challenging period while i was dealing with bereavement and issues in the workplace. We quickly built a good rapport and understanding over weekly online sessions. We delved into deeper issues i had repressed and Lorraine guided me through coming to terms and understanding these. After these sessions I feel incredibly more positive in my general outlook and have a heightened awareness on my thoughts and emotions. i cannot recommend Lorraine highly enough and am very thankful to her for her time.
J. 2024

After suffering an emotional breakdown I knew I need to needed to reach out for support. Lorraine provided me with a safe and calm environment to slowly discuss my bereavement issues, after losing a very close family member suddenly. The sessions however ended up highlighting how I had lost my way and ultimately neglected myself for quite some time. Lorraine has not only helped with guidance on such a huge loss in my life but also helped to teach me to be kind to myself and that it’s ok to put myself first. After 6 weeks, I’m ready to face to world again and am proud to have given myself some aims and goals. I would highly recommend Lorraine for anyone who is struggling with bereavement and self worth.
Client Feb. 2024: Online Therapy

FEES

Sessions are £65 and last for 50 minutes. Short term or long term available. Payments due each session. (Bank transfer) You are taking great steps towards personal growth.

Appointments

If you would like a free (up to 15 minute) no-obligation conversation about how I might be able to help you, do get in touch via the message page leaving your name and contact details. We can discuss your reasons for wanting counselling and from there we will see what you would like to achieve from the sessions. Hours I work: Flexible

Individual Therapy

Working either by phone, online or face to face, we will develop a trusting, non-judgemental therapeutic relationship, enabling you to open up and explore your issues in a safe space. I wont be telling you what you should or shouldn't be doing but instead work along side you at your own pace. I offer a variety of approaches and techniques such as CBT, Psychodynamics, Gestalt and Person Centred that will help you overcome personal issues and challenges, I cater to each of my client’s personal needs in order to unlock their full potential.

You may have lots of questions-send me an email or call me so I can hopefully answer them.

What issues can I bring to my sessions?

Well, that is entirely up to you. Although I have a particular interest in Loss and Bereavement, I also work with -but not limited to- issues such as:

Addiction, Anger, Anxiety, Bullying, Cyber Bullying, Depression, D.I.D, Guilt, Harassment, Kink, Shame, Stalking, Insomnia, Isolation, Loneliness, Negative thoughts, Relationship issues, Self-harm, Stress, Sexual issues, Trauma..

You decide on what the focus is for each session. Together we will explore in depth, so you gain a better understanding of what is going on for you.

I'm not sure if I should have therapy?

Not sure? That's a normal way to be feeling to be honest.
Next steps is to get in touch, details found on the contacts page and I can help you answer any more questions you may have.

How many sessions do I need?

Great Question. This depends on you, your needs and your issues that you bring. I would say initially we would start with 6 sessions, then we can decide after that if you would like more sessions. I work short term and open ended.
Some clients will have 6 sessions whilst others like to stay in therapy for a longer period of time.

Will our sessions be confidential?

Everything we discuss will be confidential.
I work ethically and safely at all times.
If I believe that you are a serious risk to yourself or to others then I will discuss this with you first and seek further assistance from my supervisor to get the best possible outcome.
As I adhere to the BACP ethical framework I am supervised (as should all good ethical practising counsellors) which means at times I may take certain elements from our sessions to supervision where I work on a 121 basis which supports my work with clients. At no time will I be giving personal details to anyone.

UK and Overseas.

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NHS

06/05/2020

Call or visit 111 online for mental health help If you or someone else is in danger, call 999 or go to A&E now If you need help urgently for your mental health, but it’s not an emergency, get help from NHS 111 online or call 111.

Papyrus Hopeline UK

04/03/2020

Papyrus HOPELINEUK 0800 068 41 41 07860039967 (text) pat@papyrus-uk.org papyrus-uk.org Confidential support for under-35s at risk of suicide and others who are concerned about them. Open 24 hours, 7 days a week. Relay UK

The Samaritans

06/02/2020

Samaritans 116 123 (freephone) jo@samaritans.org Freepost SAMARITANS LETTERS samaritans.org Samaritans are open 24/7 for anyone who needs to talk. You can visit some Samaritans branches in person. Samaritans also have a Welsh Language Line on 0808 164 0123 (7pm–11pm every day).

Switchboard

06/05/2020

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Shout. Text based support.

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Victim Support After a Crime

06/02/2020

Need help after crime? Get in touch anytime for independent, free, and confidential advice: Call Supportline on 08 08 16 89 111 Text Relay: use the Relay UK app or contact us in BSL Start a live chat If you’ve been affected by crime and would like our help, there are several ways to get in touch with us or seek support: Contact your nearest Victim Support office. You can get the main contact number for your area on the local page. Contact our Supportline (24/7). We’ll give you information and support in confidence over the phone and direct you to your nearest office. Call us for free on 08 08 16 89 111 or email us now. Contact us via live chat (24/7). This service is free and confidential. Create a My Support Space account. This is a free, safe and secure online space where you can work through interactive guides to help you move forward after crime. Request support through our website. Your local victim care team will contact you within three working days. If you prefer, you can still email us, but bear in mind that sending personal information about yourself or your situation over a standard email is not secure. We are independent from the police and you don’t have to report a crime to the police to get our help. You can contact us at any time, regardless of how long ago the crime happened.

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