About Pathfinders Therapy
Hi, I’m
Laura Telford
I am an experienced and qualified therapist with an MSc (Distinction) in Psychotherapy and Counselling from Keele University. As a registered and accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), I work in accordance with their Ethical Framework to ensure the highest level of professional standards for the safety and care of my clients.
My private practice is based in Macclesfield, Wilmslow and the surrounding areas. In addition to working in the traditional room setting, I also offer opportunities to work in nature with walk & talk sessions at various locations in the Peak District such as: Macclesfield Forest, Goyt Valley, Rainow, Bollington, Whalley Bridge and Buxton. Whilst my preferred approach is face to face, I have also been offering sessions via zoom or telephone since lockdown. Please get in touch to discuss which option would be most suited to your needs and to check my current availability.
“I am not what happened to me. I am what I chose to become.”
-Carl Jung
Having previously worked in education, my teaching and pastoral role in schools gave me insight into the impact that childhood life experiences can have on our development and the way we see the world around us. It also gave me an appreciation that we can all grow through what we go through.
My specialist area of interest is the lasting effects of trauma and the ways it can be stored in the body as well as impacting how we view the world and respond to life’s challenges.
My interest in ecotherapy stems from my love of the outdoors and an understanding of the crucial part it plays in our wellbeing. A keen fell-runner, wild swimmer and climber, most of my spare time is spent immersed in nature. I have experienced first-hand the restorative effects of nature when dealing with personal trauma and bereavement and my personal therapy takes place outdoors. I have a regular yoga practice and am a qualified mindfulness practitioner and can bring aspects of these to my work with you, if we feel it is appropriate.
What I Do
The relationship between you and your therapist will be absolutely key to your healing journey. For that reason, I offer a FREE 30 minute initial consultation so that we can see whether we feel we can work together to meet your needs. Using an integrative and holistic approach, I am able to draw upon a range of theories and techniques to enable us to find the best path through for you. Whilst person-centred talking therapy is my main approach, I use CBT in my role as a clinical psychotherapist at an eating disorders unit. My other area of interest is somatics, a practice that uses the mind-body connection to explore underlying issues and look at ways of releasing these to help you move forward.
You can come to me with a range of issues or concerns which might include…
Contact Laura
Get in touch to book a session or with any questions you may have…