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(Please see our Privacy Policy)I am a passionate and approachable individual with my own practice offering face-to-face, online, and telephone counselling therapy and support. I offer a willingness to listen and provide adults with the time and space they need to enhance their well-being. My non-judgmental, person-centred and empathic approach enables me to deal sensitively and constructively with adults 18 and over. All my clients are treated individually, and therapy is tailored to meet their needs.
I worked in ChildLine for 8 years as a volunteer counsellor, and as a sessional supervisor managing a team of volunteer counsellors, ensuring they effectively met the children and young people’s needs, whilst also maintaining the organisation's safeguarding guidelines.
In 2018, I started my journey as a full-time student and gained my Degree in Humanistic Counselling at Swansea University. I studied person-centred therapies such as Psychodynamic, CBT, Mindfulness, and Gestalt therapies, which specifically focus on thoughts and feelings in the here and now.
I have extensive knowledge working with issues such as Emotional Problems, Domestic Abuse, Anxiety, Depression, Panic Disorders, BPD (Borderline Personality Disorder), Bipolar Disorder, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Bereavement, and Trauma.
FEES FROM - £45.00 per hourly session (concessions available, please ask me)
I welcome enquiries about my work, a meeting, or a free of charge Consultation
I am insured, DBS checked, and a member of NCPS (National Counselling and
Psychotherapy Society) and I work to their ethical guidelines.
Registered with the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (MBACP)
Accredited member of the National Counsellors and Psychotherapists Society (MNCPS, Acc)
MA Psychotherapeutic Practice: Humanistic, Graduate Certificate in Counselling Skills
BSc in Health and Care of Children and Young People
Certified Clinical Complex Trauma Professional (CCTP I&II)
Providing Counselling Therapy for Neurodiverse individuals relating to Autism, ADHD and ASD.
Accumulative Trauma and PTSD * Abuse * BAME Community specialism *Prison related support
* Anxiety * Depression * Grief * PTSD * Gender Identity
*Behaviour Disorders * Self-Harm * Anorexia * Domestic Violence
I can provide therapy sessions working with Trauma specifically or alongside other life matters, which often blend together with anxiety or conditions of low mood, depression, currently being experienced or presenting from the past, with clients who have experienced Accumulative Trauma, Abuse, or PTSD. I also offer specialist experience of working with the BAME community,
Trauma is a unique individual experience that can be caused by a single life event or a series of enduring conditions which can leave us feeling unsafe in our world with a constant threat to life, body, sanity and integrity. Traumatic events can result in the inability to stay present, to make sense of what's happening, to integrate the experience or understand that it's over.
Unless trauma is processed, it can result in anxiety, depression, PTSD, and lead to problematic ways of coping, such as addiction or self-injury in an attempt to cope with life, numb feelings, and help us survive. Sharing your story takes great courage. To have someone listen to you and witness your traumatic experience can be both powerful and empowering. Integrating this with focusing on bodily feelings, incorporating grounding techniques, and applying mindful attention can help you process and adapt, allowing you to leave the traumatic experience in the past.
I have 20 years’ experience of working in a Specialist Educational provision, supporting Children and Young People with Social, Emotional and Behavioural difficulties who have suffered Trauma and Abuse.
I have worked with many Children and Young People relating to Neurodivergent matters, Autism, ASD, and ADHD for over 20 years. Working creatively and with a tailored approach for each individual's needs, chosen focus and goals. I continue my training in this field, since my dissertation on this topic of specific interest to me. My ASD Clinical Specialist qualification relates to ADHD/ASD/Autism.
I have walked alongside the most wonderful and brave clients with differing issues, some involving Anxiety, Depression, Grief, PTSD, Gender Identity, Behaviour Disorders, Self-Harm, Anorexia and Domestic Violence. I have also had the privilege of supporting friends and family members of young men held in Prison.
Each time I meet a new client, I am humbled by their courage and commitment to improving their life. I provide talking therapy very much tailored to meet your needs, offering a warm, non-judgmental, safe space for you to talk through and explore experiences that only you truly understand.
If you are feeling lost and alone, or troubled by past experiences that continually seem to weigh you down, allow me to walk alongside you and share your individual experiences.
Together, we will try to make sense of them, helping you to feel unburdened and freer in your life ahead.
I offer a Consultation Call with no charge to talk through how I can help you, with no obligation.
I understand that if you are struggling and at a difficult time of your life, it is often difficult to ask for help or to 'brush it to one side'. I would like to remind you that you are important, to family and friends but most importantly yourself! It is never too late, be too busy, too difficult to take the time to help yourself.
- To provide a fully confidential Service and provide a safe and secure environment for my clients
- I pride myself on being professional and non-judgemental in all aspects of my practice
- Each session will be individual to my clients and their needs. I do not believe that 'one size fits all' and we will work together to identify the most appropriate treatment plan.
I have studied and qualified in Person Centred Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Humanistic Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and believe that in providing a multi-disciplinary service I am able to fully personalise each session, working toward helping my clients heal and become the best version of themselves they can be.
(Discounts available for blocks of six sessions+)
I follow the National Counselling Society Ethical Framework to keep up to date with all relevant policies and procedures. I am committed to Continued Professional Development and regular supervision sessions with colleagues, to ensure that my skills and practice are the best they can be.
I am a Registered Member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) and work in line with their Code of Ethics.
Sometimes you just need someone to talk to.
Not advice. Not judgement. Just someone who will really listen. Life can feel overwhelming at times — whether you’re feeling anxious, stuck, low, or struggling with relationships. You might not even know exactly what’s wrong, just that something doesn’t feel right.
I offer a warm, down-to-earth, and confidential space where you can talk openly, at your own pace, without pressure. You do not need to have the right words or a clear starting point — we can figure that out together.
I have experience supporting people who have been affected by difficult life experiences, including trauma and domestic abuse, as well as those dealing with ongoing stress, family difficulties, or feeling overwhelmed.
My approach is integrative, relational, and systemic. This just means I focus on building a genuine, trusting relationship, while also recognising the wider context of your life — including relationships, family dynamics, and life experiences. I work in a calm and approachable way, helping you make sense of your thoughts and feelings and find ways forward that feel manageable and right for you.
I have experience working within local authority and third sector services, supporting individuals and families through a range of real-life challenges. This includes working alongside people who feel overwhelmed, under pressure, or unsure where to turn. I understand how difficult it can be to reach out, and I aim to make the process feel as comfortable and straightforward as possible.
Anxiety, stress, and low mood, Family and Relationship difficulties, Trauma and the impact of Domestic Abuse, feeling Overwhelmed or Stuck, Low Confidence and Self-Esteem matters, Life Changes and ongoing Pressures.
Alongside Counselling, I have worked closely with Families and Individuals in Supportive Roles, which gives me a broader understanding of the pressures people face day to day.
BA (Hons) in Social Sciences
Level 4 & Level 5 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and Psychotherapy
Ty Elis Counselling Services, Porthcawl
Currently undertaking CPCAB Level 5 Certificate in Counselling Children and Young
People (CYP)
I have completed a range of professional training supporting my work with individuals and families, including:
Domestic abuse and coercive control awareness
Risk assessment and safety planning (including MARAC/DASH awareness)
Trauma-informed practice (including Trauma Informed Schools training)
ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training)
Extensive safeguarding training
Drug and alcohol misuse training
ASD and ADHD Training
I offer a friend, no obligation call to see if we can work together.
A deposit is taken upon booking our first session.
Limited concessions available — please ask.
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(Not available for new clients currently)
I hold extensive, wide-ranging experience in mental health and social work and criminal justice. I am a qualified Integrative Counselling Therapist having completed a BACP-accredited Counselling Degree Course.
I have subsequently offered individual client-sensitive counselling therapy: both short-term solution-focused and longer-term 'in-depth’ work for Adults.
My practice is informed by the best practice understanding of current neuroscience research allied to the established and validated psychology-based approaches of (CBT) Cognitive Behaviour Therapy.
I have particular expertise in the areas of addictive and compulsive behaviours, anxiety and depression and relationship work, including neurodiversity: specifically ADHD & Autism.
I believe that Mindfulness and Compassion-based counselling therapy provide highly effective therapeutic approaches to self-regulation and self-change.
I offer an initial no-fee telephone consultation.
Call or Text to discuss how I can help you
I offer sessions of an hour or an hour and a half, to suit, with consideration for clients on limited incomes.
Swansea-based with 14 years experience
I am an approachable professional providing a discreet and no-judgemental counselling service in a safe environment and am passionate about helping people to explore how they can live happier lives. Life can throw us difficult challenges and it can sometimes help to speak with someone independent in a safe, non-judgemental, confidential environment.
The issues I specialise in are shown below but the list is not exhaustive so if your issue is not shown below please do not hesitate to call me:
* Bereavement * Anger * Anxiety * Depression * Bullying
No obligation initial consultation
I work to the ethical guidelines of the *BACP
(BACP British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) https://www.bacp.co.uk
I can work with and help you think about a range of difficulties including managing in relationships, feeling low and anxious, feeling stuck with a problem and not knowing how to move forwards.
I am psychoanalytically trained which means how you relate to yourself is really important in understanding how you relate to others too.
I work by holding a space for you, as you are and as a member of your family and community because your context is really important.
Sessions can include talking, drawing, play and thinking together.
I will do my best to support you in making sense of what is going on for you, and working towards what matters in your life
When people experience traumatic events or incidents, it changes them. They may feel they have lost 'the person they were before' so I am here to show every person that you can create a new you, a Better You. Go from survivor to thriver.
We all have places in our life where we are blocked. Working together, we will identify those blocks and find ways for you to overcome them. Learn to change negative thought patterns and self-limiting beliefs and start using the law of attraction to manifest the life that you desire.
Be Your Best Self
Learn how to master the art of manifestation through the Law of Attraction. You can truly live the life you have only imagined. With my guidance, I shall be with you every step of the way.
When you choose to live a dream, you need a plan to make it come true. My job as a Life Coach is to help you stick to it and get around any obstacles. Are you ready to make a commitment to yourself and your future?
Laura offers a free-of-charge 30-minute Discovery Call for you to find out how she can help you discover your new self.
Accredited Member of the National Counsellors and Psychotherapists Society (MNCPS, Acc).
Masters in Psychotherapeutic Practice: Humanistic.
BSc in Psychology and Counselling.
Cruse Bereavement Care Volunteer - 2 Wish Counsellor.
My style of working will be adapted to suit what you really want, provided in a safe, confidential and non-judgmental space. Don’t worry, there is no brown leather sofa- this is a myth!
I am a qualified Integrative and Humanistic Counsellor, using a range of person-centred therapies with over 10 years of experience working in the counselling world, offer counselling therapy in Swansea.
I am able to work with a wide range of topics, ages and will work with you on your journey until you no longer need me. We can work together to establish more manageable ways of coping with the difficulties that you are facing, through creativity, alternative perspectives and expanding your toolkit to enable you to feel in control and develop your skills, in the way that you feel comfortable.
I will review your sessions with you to ensure that your needs are met. I want to ensure that your counselling therapy experience is a positive one and encourage you to express your needs. I look forward to working with you.
I offer a free telephone consultation with no obligation.
Face-to-face counselling Therapy Sessions in Swansea & Online Sessions available.
Concessions are considered subject to availability, please ask.
DAWN POWELL
I offer a warm, grounded and compassionate space where you can explore your inner world at your own pace.
My approach is integrative and humanistic, drawing from a range of therapeutic models while always centring the work around you, your experiences, your needs, and your unique wellbeing journey. I believe that everyone has the potential to grow, heal and shine, especially when given the space to understand themselves more deeply.
My role is to walk alongside you as you reconnect with your whole self, mind, body and spirit, to make sense of your experiences. The therapeutic relationship we build together is central to this process, creating a safe and authentic space where you can feel supported and understood. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, low mood, stress, trauma, relationship challenges or a sense of feeling lost, I offer a calm, supportive space where you can truly grow, heal and shine.
Feel safe, I offer a warm, welcoming space where you can simply be yourself. Be heard, you can share your story openly, without judgement or pressure. Explore within, together, we gently explore your thoughts, feelings and needs. Gain clarity, we make sense of your experiences and what they mean for you. Embrace growth, I support you in moving forward in ways that feel right for you. Find balance, you can reconnect with your inner calm and emotional steadiness. Live authentically, I help you step into your true self and shine with confidence.
I offer a free 15‑minute telephone assessment before starting therapy. This brief call gives us a chance to get to know each other, talk about what’s bringing you to counselling, and explore what you feel you need right now. I’ll explain how I work and answer any questions you may have, so you can get a sense of whether I’m the right fit for you. If it feels like a good match, we can arrange your first session at a pace that suits you.
Abuse, ADD / ADHD, Addictions, Adoption, Anger management, Anxiety, Autism spectrum, Baby loss, Bereavement, Cancer, Child related issues, Chronic fatigue syndrome / ME, Coercive control, Cultural issues, Depression, Development coaching, Disability, Eating disorders, Health related issues, Identity issues, Infertility, LGBTQ+ counselling, Life coaching, Loss, Menopause, Men's issues, Narcissism, Neurodiversity, Obsessions, Personal development, Pet bereavement, Phobias, Pregnancy related issues, Redundancy, Relationships, Self esteem, Self-harm, Sex-related issues, Sexual identity, Sexuality, Spirituality, Stalking, Stress, Substance Dependency, Trauma, Women's issues, Work related issues
Existential, Gestalt, Humanistic, Integrative, Person centred, Psychodynamic, Solution focused brief therapy, Transpersonal
Concessionary rates please ask
Flexible hours available - I offer counselling appointments during evenings and weekends, providing flexible support to fit around your daily commitments.
I am an integrative counsellor with a relational and trauma-informed approach. I work with adults experiencing a range of emotional and psychological difficulties and aim to provide a safe, supportive, and collaborative therapeutic space where clients feel heard, understood, and able to explore difficulties at their own pace.
* Anxiety-related difficulties
* Relationship and attachment difficulties
* Low self-esteem and self-worth
* Stress and emotional overwhelm
* Grief and loss
* Trauma-related difficulties
* Intrusive thoughts and reassurance-seeking patterns
* Health anxiety and relational anxiety
* Panic symptoms and emotional dysregulation
* Difficulties linked to uncertainty and past experiences
* Shame, hypervigilance, and avoidance patterns
My therapeutic style is warm, honest, compassionate, and grounded. While I am not a specialist CBT practitioner, I do incorporate psychoeducation, grounding techniques, emotional regulation work, and practical coping strategies where appropriate. My work is generally more relational and integrative in nature, supporting clients to understand both present difficulties and the underlying emotional and relational patterns connected to them.
I also have training in the Rewind Technique for trauma and distressing memories and work with an awareness of how trauma and past relational experiences can impact the nervous system, coping responses, emotional wellbeing, and relationships in the present.
I am a qualified Humanistic Counsellor & Psychotherapist working from a person centred perspective which means I believe you are the expert in your own life and I will warmly support you to navigate your way through any challenges you may be facing. Across all areas of my work, I aim to provide a strong therapeutic relationship where you feel heard, validated, and supported as you develop greater clarity, resilience and self understanding.
Alongside my private practice, I volunteer with Cruse Bereavement Support, specialising in work with the Sudden & Traumatic Death Team. This role has provided extensive experience in supporting individuals affected by traumatic loss, complex grief responses, and the psychological impact of sudden bereavement.
I work with adults experiencing a wide range of issues, including:
*Anxiety and stress *Depression and low mood *Relationship difficulties *Bereavement and traumatic loss *Low self esteem *Life transitions *ADHD *Trauma *Burnout *Menopause related Emotional and Cognitive changes and more.
I offer a free initial consultation telephone call to discuss how I can help you, with no rush or obligation.
Flexible Evening and Weekend Face-to-face Therapy in Swansea and Online Sessions available.
Bluespace for two reasons - firstly because water is my natural environment and it is scientifically proven that being in or near blue spaces boosts your emotional wellbeing, and secondly because blue defines our boundaries as people whether sea or sky, desolate or joyful.
I am a dual trained professional in supporting adults - a qualified counsellor and a skilled coach, able to bring both psychological depth and practical strategies through structured support. My specialism is helping people through bereavement, grief or loss. Also, through counselling I am able to support with wider issues, and taking a therapeutic coaching approach, I support people who are ready to grow.
I have always had a keen interest in people and their stories and am naturally supportive and caring with a calming presence.
Bereavement counselling is a specialised form of therapy designed to help you cope with the emotional pain and challenges that arise after the loss of a loved one. It provides a safe and supportive environment for you to express your feelings and navigate the complex emotions associated with grief.
Therapeutic coaching is a hybrid approach that combines elements of traditional coaching with therapeutic techniques. It aims to support you in overcoming personal challenges, achieving growth, and enhancing your overall well-being.
Counselling is a talking therapy aimed at helping you explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours in a safe environment, empowering you to find your own solutions – fostering personal growth and emotional healing. My approach to counselling is “person centred” and the belief is that given the right conditions, you can reach your full potential.
My main specialism is helping people through bereavement, grief, or loss. Through counselling and therapeutic coaching I can help with a wider range of issues including:Anxiety/Stress/burnout/Panic attacks/Work Life Balance/Feeling low/depression/Problems with confidence or self-esteem/Loneliness/Life transitions/Personal development/Health and wellbeing.
An initial introductory call on the telephone lasts around 30 minutes and is free of charge. Following our decisionto work together, our sessions will be either face to face or on a digital platform, on a weekly basis progressing tofortnightly, and will last for 60 minutes. Pre payment packages available.
I offer a safe, affordable, warm, healing, compassionate, confidential and non-judgmental therapy and counselling space. Through my Counsellor role & previous qualified social worker jobs as a Child & Family worker for NCH Action for Children, Senior Child & Family Social Worker & Inspector for Children’s & Vulnerable Adults Care & Social Services I have over 20 years experience of applying counselling skills & working therapeutically.
My experience includes working with issues arising from relationships, anxiety, depression, mental illness, stress, addictions, fears, anger management or from historic life events such as sexual abuse & other traumas, bereavement, separation, fostering & adoption.
My Specialisms include adoption, fostering and parenting. My experience of working for NCH Action for Children as a child & family worker included facilitating parent/child activities to help improve relationships between family members, carrying out direct work with children individually or in groups.
Fees are by negotiation with some Concessions available
I offer a 15-minute phone Consultation free of charge
I offer some places with concessions for some circumstances, so please do ask about this.
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