Lorraine Brown

I currently have limited availability for sessions:

Monday - daytime

Monday - Thursday evenings (latest booking 8pm).

Saturday - morning

In order to ensure a healthy work / life balance, I only respond to enquiries Mon - Fri between 9am and 6pm.

I am a qualified clinical supervisor. I currently have space for supervisees either online or face to face in Ashburton or Chudleigh (Newton Abbot area).

I am a trauma-informed cognitive behavioural therapist and integrative counsellor. I work with adults and young people (16 years and above) both online and face to face. I have undertaken training in a wide range of counselling modalities. 

In addition to my private counselling practice, I work in a mental health crisis service within the NHS and as Counselling Lead with a local cancer charity. I also teach on counselling, psychology and mental health courses in higher education.

I am a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP) and abide by their Code of Ethics and practices. I undertake Continuous Professional Development and regular clinical supervision.

I work in private practice with adults and young people. My specialisms are in working with complex trauma, severe depression and anxiety disorders including: social anxiety, health anxiety, phobias and OCD. The foundation of my work is in relational, trauma informed and strengths-based approaches, incorporating mindfulness and compassion focused therapy. 

I also work 2 days per week as Counselling Lead for a local cancer charity.

If you would like to have an informal initial chat to see if I am the right supervisor for you, please contact me and I will respond within two working days.

I offer an initial FREE 20 minute video-conferencing call for you to decide whether I am the right supervisor for you. 

Thereafter, supervision sessions are £45 for one hour and £60 for 1.5 hours.

I currently have limited availability for sessions:

Monday - daytime 

 Monday - Thursday evenings (latest booking 8pm).

Saturday - morning

In order to ensure a healthy work / life balance, I only respond to enquiries Mon - Fri between 9am and 6pm.

Sometimes life can be hard. I recognise that we are all unique and your reasons for seeking therapy will be as individual as you are.

Finding a counsellor that you can connect well with can make a real difference to how you feel and how you manage what is difficult for you.

I am a qualified, trauma-informed Integrative Counsellor and Mindfulness Teacher. I draw on many different counselling approaches which allows me to work in a holistic and unique way with each individual. 

I am a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and I abide by their Code of Ethics and practices. I undertake Continuous Professional Development and regular clinical supervision.

In addition to my private counselling practice, I work in the following roles:

• Counselling Lead for a cancer charity

• Tutoring in Higher Education courses on mental health and counselling

• In a crisis mental health service within the NHS

• Volunteer counsellor for a not for profit counselling service

 What to expect from counselling

Thinking about seeing a counsellor at any time in life can often feel daunting. The initial reaching out is the hardest step to take. It's normal to feel nervous to begin with. Coming to therapy allows you to talk over your problems in a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space, helping you to make sense of things and work towards the changes you would like to make in your life.

My offer to you

• A warm, safe, confidential space where you can explore your difficulties openly.

• A professional and genuine relationship with me to facilitate reflection, self-awareness and growth.

• Flexibility to help you find ways to improve your well-being, confidence and sense of calm.

I will work alongside you at your own pace, supporting you to draw on your strengths and resources, helping you to feel more connected to your life in a meaningful way.

My therapeutic work utilises a trauma-informed and strengths-based approach. A trauma informed approach is a holistic view of each individual, taking into consideration each person’s unique way of being in the world, including personal beliefs and identity, health and wellbeing, childhood experiences, family upbringing, interpersonal relationships, social networks, cultural factors.

A strengths-based approach focuses on positive emotions, strengths, resilience, and overall functional well-being. 

Below I have outlined some of my counselling approaches. Do get in touch if you would like more information.

• Mindfulness skills teach us to become aware of and then step back from distressing thoughts and feelings, allowing space to be fully present with each moment.

• Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) is a NICE recommended therapy for relapse in depression. However, it can be helpful for a wide range of issues.

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) teaches us to recognise and break the vicious cycle of unhelpful thoughts and habits that maintain low mood and anxiety.

• Compassion focused therapy helps us to draw on our innate capacity for self-compassion by developing a relationship with our Compassionate Self. 

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can help you to identify your values and commit to living your best life.

• Interpersonal Therapy is a NICE recommended therapy for relationship difficulties. Please note: this is not couples therapy.

• Behavioural Activation (BA) helps to bring motivation and pleasurable feelings back on line as a result of depression.

• Grounding exercises can help with anxiety, post-traumatic stress and complex grief. Interventions include: mindfulness of breath and body, progressive muscle relaxation and soothing place imagery. 

• Internal Family Systems (IFS) sees each person as possessing an internal family of ‘parts’. As we can gain understanding of each part this can help us move towards wholeness in recovery.

Concessionary rate for first session

One of the most important aspects of counselling is the relationship between counsellor and client. The therapeutic relationship is central to your recovery. This is why it is so important to find a therapist you can trust and feel comfortable with.

I therefore offer a concessionary rate of £25 for the first hourly session (online or via WhatsApp). 

I'll discuss the counselling contract with you, including confidentiality. You can tell me a little about your reasons for seeking counselling at this time. You can also ask questions to help you decide whether I am the right therapist for you. 

You don't need to make any commitments and there is absolutely no pressure to book further sessions unless it feels right for you.

Further sessions are charged at:

£50 (face to face)  and £45 (online)

Concessionary rates available for full time students, low income earners and anyone in receipt of means-tested benefits. 

£40 (face to face) and £35 (online)

I currently have limited availability for sessions:

Monday - daytime

Monday - Thursday evenings (latest booking 8pm).

Saturday - morning

In order to ensure a healthy work / life balance, I only respond to enquiries Mon - Fri between 9am and 6pm.

Sometimes life can be hard. I recognise that we are all unique and your reasons for seeking therapy will be as individual as you are.

Finding a counsellor that you can connect well with can make a real difference to how you feel and how you manage what is difficult for you.

I am a qualified, trauma-informed Integrative Counsellor and Mindfulness Teacher. I draw on many different counselling approaches which allows me to work in a holistic and unique way with each individual. 

I am a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and I abide by their Code of Ethics and practices. I undertake Continuous Professional Development and regular clinical supervision.

In addition to my private counselling practice, I work in the following roles:

• Counselling Lead for a cancer charity

• Tutoring in Higher Education courses on mental health and counselling

• In a crisis mental health service within the NHS

• Volunteer counsellor for a not for profit counselling service

 What to expect from counselling

Thinking about seeing a counsellor at any time in life can often feel daunting. The initial reaching out is the hardest step to take. It's normal to feel nervous to begin with. Coming to therapy allows you to talk over your problems in a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space, helping you to make sense of things and work towards the changes you would like to make in your life.

My offer to you

• A warm, safe, confidential space where you can explore your difficulties openly.

• A professional and genuine relationship with me to facilitate reflection, self-awareness and growth.

• Flexibility to help you find ways to improve your well-being, confidence and sense of calm.

I will work alongside you at your own pace, supporting you to draw on your strengths and resources, helping you to feel more connected to your life in a meaningful way.

My therapeutic work utilises a trauma-informed and strengths-based approach. A trauma informed approach is a holistic view of each individual, taking into consideration each person’s unique way of being in the world, including personal beliefs and identity, health and wellbeing, childhood experiences, family upbringing, interpersonal relationships, social networks, cultural factors.

A strengths-based approach focuses on positive emotions, strengths, resilience, and overall functional well-being. 

Below I have outlined some of my counselling approaches. Do get in touch if you would like more information.

• Mindfulness skills teach us to become aware of and then step back from distressing thoughts and feelings, allowing space to be fully present with each moment.

• Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) is a NICE recommended therapy for relapse in depression. However, it can be helpful for a wide range of issues.

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) teaches us to recognise and break the vicious cycle of unhelpful thoughts and habits that maintain low mood and anxiety.

• Compassionate focused therapy helps us to draw on our innate capacity for self-compassion by developing a relationship with our Compassionate Self. 

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can help you to identify your values and commit to living your best life.

• Interpersonal Therapy is a NICE recommended therapy for relationship difficulties. Please note: this is not couples therapy.

• Behavioural Activation (BA) helps to bring motivation and pleasurable feelings back on line as a result of depression.

• Grounding exercises can help with anxiety, post-traumatic stress and complex grief. Interventions include: mindfulness of breath and body, progressive muscle relaxation and soothing place imagery. 

• Internal Family Systems (IFS) sees each person as possessing an internal family of ‘parts’. As we can gain understanding of each part this can help us move towards wholeness in recovery.

Concessionary rate for first session

One of the most important aspects of counselling is the relationship between counsellor and client. The therapeutic relationship is central to your recovery. This is why it is so important to find a therapist you can trust and feel comfortable with.

I therefore offer a concessionary rate of £25 for the first hourly session (online or via WhatsApp). 

I'll discuss the counselling contract with you, including confidentiality. You can tell me a little about your reasons for seeking counselling at this time. You can also ask questions to help you decide whether I am the right therapist for you. 

You don't need to make any commitments and there is absolutely no pressure to book further sessions unless it feels right for you.

Further sessions are charged at:

£50 (face to face at Kingsley House, Chudleigh)  and £45 (online)

Concessionary rates available for full time students, low income earners and anyone in receipt of means-tested benefits. 

£40 (face to face) and £35 (online)