Lauren is a person-centred pluralistic counsellor, and an accredited member of the BACP. She has worked extensively with carers, the LGBTQ+ community and people with enduring mental health issues.
I can help with...
- Addictions – alcohol, drugs, etc
- Anger management
- Anxiety
- Bereavement and loss
- Chemsex
- Coping with chronic ill health or chronic pain
- Depression
- Disabilities
- Health anxiety/hypochondriasis
- Identity issues
- LGBTQ+ issues
- Low self-esteem
- Major life changes
- Menopause
- Neurodiversity
- Obsessive–compulsive tendencies
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Redundancy
- Relationship difficulties
- Self-harm
- Sexual identity
- Sexuality
- Stress
- Trauma
- Work-related issues
Types of clients I see
- Individuals
- LGBTQIA+
Languages I speak
- English
Location(s)
- Langdale House, 11 Marshalsea Road, London SE1 1EN
Types of therapy I offer
- Creative therapies
- Humanistic
- Person-centred
- Pluralistic
- Sand tray therapy
My approach
I provide counselling that is welcoming and inclusive, which helps people heal and make the changes they want to see in their lives. I have worked in counselling services for LGBTQ+ communities, carers and people with complex mental health needs.
I trained at the Metanoia Institute in person-centred pluralistic counselling. Being person-centred means I believe you know best what you need. I will endeavour to understand your experience so that we can stand side by side as you gain a deeper understanding of yourself and your experiences.
Working pluralistically means I believe that there is no ‘one size fits all’ in therapy. I will work with you to co-create a therapeutic space that feels safe and supportive, including the option to work creatively with sand tray, writing or drawing if you’d like to.
Training, qualifications and experience
- BSc (Hons) Person-Centred Pluralistic Counselling (Advanced Practitioner) – Metanoia Institute (BACP accredited)
- Professional Certificate in Online and Phone Therapy – Metanoia Institute (BACP accredited)
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
I have particular experience in working with LGBTQ+ clients and unpaid carers, but welcome working with all people.
Professional affiliations
I’m an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) – membership number: 415140.
Code of ethics
I follow the BACP Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions.
Fees and availability
- Current availability: Tuesday afternoons and evenings
- Available online, by phone or in person
- Online or phone sessions: £50
- In-person sessions: £65
It’s important to me that counselling is accessible, and I offer a discounted rate for those on a low income – please contact me for more details.