Leigh Skelding Counselling service is here for you - Supporting Children and Adults as well as families at premises in Baldock and "Walk and Talk" to suit your needs. 

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My name is Leigh and I am a qualified Integrative Counsellor working within schools and Private Practice. I have extensive experience working with children and teenagers, plus adults affected by anxiety, social anxiety, bereavement, depression, Self-harm, low mood, self-esteem, personality disorder, loss and attachment issues.

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I work with children aged 5+ on the Autistic spectrum and their families within a school setting on a daily basis, helping to deal with life's challenges and looking at transition for life beyond school age. I work creatively incorporating Play therapy for those on the Spectrum, ASD/ADHD  enabling children and adults to express themselves with their social, communication, interests and behaviour.  I have worked alongside families whose children have been excluded from education due to behavioural difficulties, where the impact on the child and family are significant.  I predominantly use forms of art/creative therapy to assist children in expressing, understanding and working with their emotions.  I am a member of the Creative Counselling Group which allows me full access to many creative and artistic ways to work with clients

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My Private Practice space is currently in Baldock, Hertfordshire, where I am able to see people on a one to one basis or families.

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Since June 2019 I have offered 'Walk and Talk' therapy, so no matter what the weather it allows total freedom and has a number of proven benefits.

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People often feel better immediately because it:

• It’s easy, natural and relaxing to be outdoors or out in a natural environment·  It doesn’t require a lot of eye contact and it is more comfortable to walk and talk side by side than in an office.

• Allows you to think clearly and creatively about your problems. Therefore, find solutions            quicker.

• It's healthy and uplifting because walking improves your health and energy levels, so you       sleep better and feel more energetic.

•  It's soothing, calming and nice to be outdoors or to walk in nature, so you fret less about        your problems.

• It is suitable for everyone. You set your own walking pace, from a gentle stroll to a brisk            pace – whatever you are comfortable with.

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I am very much a people person, warm by nature and empathic. I accept all who walk through my door without fear or judgment. I understand how difficult is it to reach out and appreciate the courage it takes to ask for help.  I am professional and abide to the BACP ethics and regulations. I regularly attend Clinical Supervision to review my work and keep my skills updated with CPD, (continued professional development). 

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CPD I have recently completed:

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• Safeguarding Children

• ADHD in females

• CBT Working with children and adolescents 

• Key Success to working with Male Clients 

• Working with Suicide 

• Creative Therapy - working with arts and media 

• The Impact of Trauma In Infancy on Child Development 

• Working creatively with Autism

• Life Story work 

• Safeguarding children within Domestic Violence 

• Working with ASD 

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I hold an enhanced DBS certificate. I have full public liability insurance.

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I am currently taking on BUPA and WPA clients, please refer to the BUPA website to find my details there. For WPA clients, please contact me directly via email leigh@ls-counselling.com

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My belief is that each client is unique, so I can offer you a flexible approach, working with your best interest in mind and building a relationship where we can explore your problems, thoughts, feeling and memories together, without fear or judgement in a safe and quiet space. I offer one off, short term and long term therapy. I bring all of myself to my work, I am present and transparent often reflecting on personal examples that may illuminate a place where you are feeling stuck or to help you feel less isolated.  I am right there with you.