About Me

My name is Laura Draycott, a Clinical Psychologist based in Staffordshire. I offer individual therapy either online or out in nature with walking therapy. I use evidence-based psychological approaches and have regular supervision which enables me to reflect on and develop my work. I provide both brief and longer term psychological therapy, and work with whatever difficulty you bring and would like support with.

 

I have worked for over 10 years in the NHS with people with chronic pain and long term conditions, running groups and working with individuals on a 1:1 basis offering psychological therapy, to consider the wider impact of pain/long term conditions on their psychological and social wellbeing. Prior to this I have worked in adult mental health services. In exploring the impact of both physical and mental health difficulties, I strive to work with individuals to manage this impact and built a meaningful and fulfilling life based on what's important to them. 

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I enjoy working with people and offer an integrative approach to psychological therapy, which is person-centred and individualised. The decision to reach out for support can feel difficult, and I believe remarkable change can happen when the relationship with the therapist feels safe and trusting.  My aim is to allow you to feel that you can use the time we spend working together to achieve your goals (and any barriers to these), and I will share my psychological skills and knowledge to support your journey to get where you want to be. I understand through experience the deep value of having a safe and non-judgemental therapeutic space, to develop a shared understanding and facilitate change.

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I have personally found great value from being in nature, and this has contributed to my passion about offering walking therapy.