The heart of what I do is grounded in empathy and hope. The death of my dad was the moment that led me into counselling, it opened my eyes to the power of sitting beside someone in their pain. More recently, the sudden loss of my brother and the end of a long-term relationship reminded me how life can shake us, break us, and still offer spaces to rebuild. I don’t just understand grief, heartbreak, and uncertainty, I’ve lived them. And it’s from that place of understanding that I offer a space for you to explore your own story.
I also work as a college counsellor, and I am a qualified mental health first aider. I’m privileged to walk alongside young people as they begin to untangle their emotions and discover who they are. That work brings me immense fulfilment, it’s a reminder every day of how resilient, wise, and brave people can be, even when they don’t feel it yet.
Whether you’re feeling lost, overwhelmed, grieving, stuck, or simply curious about who you are, I want you to know there is always a way forward. My role is to walk with you at your pace, offering warmth, presence, and belief in your capacity to heal.
Welcome – I’m So Glad You’ve Found Your Way Here
Bee-coming, HOPE” was established by me, Loraine Pearson. I am a member of BACP, NCIP and NCPS meaning you are assured of I am working with an ethical code of practice as a qualified counsellor.
I’m a counsellor who works not just with theory, but with heart. My practice is shaped by both professional training and real-life experience, because I believe healing begins when we feel truly seen, heard, and accepted, just as we are.
I’m not everyone’s counsellor, and that’s okay. The therapeutic relationship is deeply personal, and it’s important that it feels right for you.
But for those who do choose to work with me, you can be assured that I bring my whole self to our work: with congruence, compassion, and without judgement. I offer a safe, grounded space where you can explore, feel, question, and grow, at your pace, in your way
As an integrative therapist, I draw from a rich blend of approaches including person-centred, psychodynamic, gestalt, transactional analysis (TA), cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), relationship therapy, and trauma-informed methods such as Rewind. I’m also a qualified hypnotherapist and a counselling supervisor, bringing a holistic and flexible approach to support each person in the way that suits them best. No two journeys are the same, and I honour that deeply in my work.
You don’t have to face it all alone. Whatever brings you here, I welcome you with kindness, without judgement, and with genuine care.