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Leigh Skelding Counselling service - Children, Young person and Adult counsellor working from premises in Baldock and Stotfold, plus "Walk and Talk" to suit your needs. 

My name is Leigh and I am an experienced 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.

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

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

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.

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.

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). 

CPD I have recently completed:

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  • Working Therapeutically with stones

  • Working with the highly sensitive person

  • 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 

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

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

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. 

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SERVICES AVAILABLE

Individual Counselling sessions will be £60 for 50 minutes.
Walk & Talk therapy - £60 for 50 minutes.
Family Counselling sessions will be £75 for 60 minutes.

BUPA registered - Please refer to your medical insurance to apply

WPA registered - Please enquire with me directly.

Low cost counselling is available for those on benefits at a sliding scale. (limited slots) Please enquire for further information.

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INDIVIDUAL COUNSELLING SESSION

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COUPLES COUNSELLING

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FAMILY COUNSELLING

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The only reality I can possibly know is the world as I perceive it at this moment. The only reality you can possibly know is the world as you see it at this moment. And the only certainty is that those perceived realities are different. There are as many “real worlds” as there are people!

- Carl Rogers

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