Dr Laura Allen
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About me
Hello, my name is Laura.
As a Psychologist, Counsellor and Coach , I specialise in a range of holistic therapeutic interventions including psychotherapy and behaviour modification towards positive wellbeing.
These tools and techniques include one-to-one skills development, coaching, counselling and networking. Coaching employs the use of techniques such as observing, listening and questioning to support the client and to identify solutions and actions in line with the client’s values. The most important part of this work is to encourage a ‘commitment to action’ ethos and develop lasting personal growth and change using goal setting and action plans, whilst identifying barriers towards change.
I completed a PhD in Psychology, researching the connection between mindfulness, compassion and the body. I also guest lecturer on the MSc Mindfulness and Compassion course at a local University. In 2022, I became one of the first Psychologists in the UK to become a Chartered Coaching Psychologist.
I also have received additional training within Health Psychology to support the psychological impact of long term health conditions including autoimmune conditions.
I also offer supervision to counsellors and coaches (or any helping/caring professional including DSLs) enabling a protected safe space to reflect on professional practice, whilst supporting the personal wellbeing of the supervisee. Businesses can also take advantage of this service to support staff wellbeing and stress management.
As a BPS Chartered Coaching Psychologist I can also support individuals wishing to seek BPS Coaching Psychology Chartership. This includes offering supervision and guidance on achieving the skills to achieve this status.
In addition to my experience, I have completed the SDS Essentials Clinical Supervision course which allows me to be on the BPS Register of Applied Psychology Practice Supervisors.
12 years experience within the below services:
-Mental health services (universities)
-MIND - the national mental health based service
-Schools in the Midlands
-YMCA
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications
- PhD Psychology (specialism on mindfulness and stress on the body)
- MSc. Health Psychology
- BSc. (Hons) Psychology
- Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Mindfulness and Compassion Practitioner (MindfulnessCIC)
- Chartered Coaching Psychologist
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Compassion Focused Therapy
- Foundations of Health Psychology clinical practice
- Therapeutic skills for Health Psychologists
- BPS Essential Supervision Skills Training
Short Courses
Attachment, compassion, the brain and health: Developmental understandings and clinical implications (The Compassionate Mind Foundation)
Member organisations
EMCC UK is part of the Europe-wide European Mentoring & Coaching Council.
Together their aim is to promote good practice and the expectation of good practice in mentoring and coaching across Europe.
EMCC is an independent, impartial and non-profit making organisation.
Areas of coaching I deal with
Other areas of coaching I deal with
- Mindfulness based coaching
- Improving self-awareness
- Motivation
- Achieving ambitions
- Life changing decisions
- Confidence / self-esteem
- Weight / health matters
- Coming to terms with a health condition
- Stress and anxiety
- Depression
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Bereavement/loss
- Traumatic incidents
- Panic attacks
- Career change
- Managing change
- Work / life balance
- Relationship issues
- Time management
- Overcoming fears
- Academic coaching
- Personal development
- Sense of meaning and purpose
Fees
£55.00 per session
Additional information
Coaching Fees:
1 hr session £50
Supervision Fees:
1 hr session - £70 / 1.5 hrs session - £95
When I work
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Further information
If you ring and hear my voicemail, please leave your contact details and I will call you back as soon as possible to discuss your requirements.
Concessions available for:
NHS staff
Armed Forces
Specialised support for Master and PhD level students - offering academic and motivational coaching to support your journey.
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