Lorraine Stronach , NCPS

Lorraine Stronach is a UK-based counsellor with 18 years of professional experience. She works as an integrative counsellor, drawing on a range of therapeutic methods so each session can be tailored to the individual needs and life story of the person she is supporting.

She holds the NCPS credential, a professional counselling qualification, and has focused her practice on helping people manage stress and anxiety, cope with addictions, and work through relationship difficulties and depression. Lorraine also supports clients facing life changes, abandonment and attachment issues, body image concerns, communication and control difficulties, and the emotional impact of separation and divorce.

Known for a respectful, sensitive, and compassionate manner, she approaches therapy with an emphasis on collaboration and understanding. Lorraine aims to support clients who have taken the step to begin counselling, helping them explore choices, find clarity, and build practical strategies for moving forward.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on the ways early relationships shape current patterns of connection and security. It helps people explore how attachment styles affect their reactions to stress, intimacy, and conflict, and can be useful for difficulties with abandonment, trust, and close relationships.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental atmosphere where the client leads the pace and focus of therapy. This approach supports personal growth by listening deeply and responding with empathy, which can be especially helpful for someone seeking understanding and emotional validation.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) addresses unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns by teaching practical tools for managing symptoms like anxiety, low mood, and impulsivity. It is often used alongside other approaches to build coping skills and clearer problem-solving strategies.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Lorraine works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts her approach as therapy progresses.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to access support from different locations and on varied schedules. These options help people maintain continuity of care and choose the format that feels most comfortable for them while working with licensed professionals and therapists.