About
My name is Lorraine and I am a BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) registered counsellor, offering professional holistic counselling for a wide range of issues, based in Chandlers Ford, Hampshire. I have worked in counselling agencies in Watford and Winchester, as well as in private practice.
In addition to working as a counsellor, I also volunteer with the Samaritans. Previously (2011-2013) I was part of a review/audit team which focused on quality improvement and accreditation for Therapeutic Communities in the UK through Community of Communities (C of C) – an initiative of the College Centre for Quality Improvement (CCQI), working in partnership with The Consortium of Therapeutic Communities (TCTC) and the Planned Environment Therapy Trust (PETT).
I use an Integrative model of counselling when working with clients, which means I have experience of working in a variety of ways, including talking therapy, creative work, CBT, DBT skills, anxiety management, developing emotional coping skills, mindfulness, and relaxation. My initial training also had a focus on working with spirituality and existential perspectives, which we can include in our work if this is something which you feel is relevant to you. Just as each person is unique and individual, working in an integrative way allows us to tailor the way in which we work to suit you – THERE IS NO ONE SIZE FITS ALL!!! I also have a special interest in working with clients who are suicidal and use the CAMS (Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality) Framework alongside traditional counselling methods to work with clients to manage, explore, and understand the suicidal thoughts, feelings, and behaviours they are experiencing.
My counselling practice, Perdomo Counselling, is located in Central Precinct, Chandlers Ford. It is close to Winchester, Eastleigh, and Southampton, and there is free parking as well as being near the train station and main bus routes. After a brief introductory contact by phone or email, we can arrange an initial session, then ongoing counselling will usually be weekly 1 hour sessions at a mutually convenient time. All sessions, including the initial session, cost £40, however I also offer a number of reduced rate sessions to clients who are able to demonstrate that they have a low income and would be otherwise unable to access counselling, typically at £20 a session.
If you would like to know more or to discuss making an initial appointment you can visit my website www.perdomocounselling.co.uk or get in touch via email l•••••@••••.co.uk or phone/text 077•• •••••• (please feel free to leave a message if I am unavailable).
I look forward to hearing from you,
Lorraine Hedges MBACP
Perdomo Counselling
BACP register no.333403
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