- Stress management
- Self esteem work
- Compassion fatigue
About Lorraine
Lorraine Hill is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has three years of professional experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, career problems and coping with life changes. Lorraine also supports those experiencing compassion fatigue and worries linked to social situations and phobias.
She keeps sessions straightforward and practical. Conversations focus on what is troubling the person now and on small steps that can help them manage day-to-day pressures. Lorraine pays attention to how work, caring responsibilities and health issues affect mood and energy.
Her background includes supporting people with chronic illness, caregiver stress and feelings of isolation or guilt. She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address confidence, workplace strain and questions about life purpose and self-love. The emphasis is on clear, manageable strategies rather than abstract theory.
Sessions are adapted to the individual’s needs and preferences. Lorraine works to agree goals and practical tasks together, and to review progress as therapy continues. She aims to make starting therapy less daunting by explaining the process and next steps in plain language.
People who contact Lorraine should expect a direct, conversational approach that focuses on current difficulties, coping skills and small achievable changes. She offers help with everyday problems that get in the way of feeling able to take part in social and work life.
Therapeutic approaches and online work
Many of Lorraine's sessions draw on straightforward, evidence-based techniques that help people change unhelpful thoughts and build small practical skills. Cognitive-style approaches focus on spotting patterns of thinking that increase anxiety and practising alternative responses that reduce stress in social situations and at work.She also uses behavioural strategies that encourage step-by-step exposure to feared situations. These methods break large, intimidating goals into manageable tasks and practise, which can reduce avoidance and increase confidence over time.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Lorraine will discuss options with each person and decide together what fits best with their goals and everyday life. The plan can be adjusted as progress is made, so the client helps shape what happens in sessions.
If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the exact formats she currently offers before booking. Many people find remote sessions help fit counselling around work, caring responsibilities and medical appointments. Practical benefits include easier timing for short check-ins, being able to join without travel, and options for sessions that do not require a camera if that feels more comfortable.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, career difficulties and coping with life changes, plus compassion fatigue and social anxiety and phobia.
What is her approach in sessions?
Sessions focus on practical conversation and steps you can try between meetings. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to work on confidence, coping and workplace issues.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience working with the concerns listed above.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She practises in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Can I have sessions in another language?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the UK?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How are fees and getting started handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.