Lorraine Ballintine, BACP

Lorraine Ballintine is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with nine years of experience. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety and depression. Lorraine aims to make first steps feel less daunting and supports clients who want clearer direction and more confidence.

She creates a calm space where people can say what matters to them. Conversations are straightforward and respectful. Lorraine listens closely to help clients name difficult feelings and practical problems.

Her work often addresses the effects of trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and issues around self-esteem and motivation. She also helps people who struggle with intimacy, relationship concerns and career or life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment and abandonment worries, body image, control and commitment issues, and the impact of family of origin problems.

Sessions are shaped around each person's needs rather than a fixed agenda. Lorraine uses client-centred therapy, encouraging people to lead the pace and topics of their work. She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences.

Starting therapy usually involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session. Lorraine supports people through the early steps and helps them set realistic goals for ongoing work.

Client-centred support offered online

Client-centred therapy focuses on the person's experience. The therapist listens without judgement and follows the client's lead so people can talk about what matters most to them. This approach helps with issues like anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship worries and the emotional effects of trauma and loss.

Finding the right way of working is part of the process. Lorraine will discuss what feels most helpful and adjust the approach as goals and needs become clearer. This is a collaborative process where the person’s preferences guide session length, topics and pace.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that is useful. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging suit people who prefer written conversation or need more flexible timing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and other commitments.