About me
Hello, and welcome.
My name is Cleo Lawrence, and I am a Systemic Psychotherapist, trained at the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust. I work with children, young people, adults, couples, families, and professionals, helping people make sense of their experiences, relationships, and the challenges they may be facing.
With over 20 years of experience across Children's Social Care, the NHS, and educational settings, I have supported individuals, couples, and families through a wide range of emotional, relational, behavioural, and mental health difficulties. I understand that seeking support can feel like a significant step, and I aim to provide a space where you feel safe, respected, and understood.
My Approach
As a Systemic Psychotherapist, I believe that our wellbeing is shaped by our relationships, experiences, culture, identity, and the wider systems we are part of. Together, we can explore these influences and develop a deeper understanding of the difficulties you may be experiencing.
A central belief within systemic practice is:
"The problem is the problem; the person is not the problem."
Rather than focusing on blame, we work collaboratively to understand patterns, relationships, beliefs, and experiences, creating opportunities for reflection, growth, and meaningful change.
My approach is warm, compassionate, and non-judgemental. I work at a pace that feels right for you, ensuring that all voices, experiences, and emotions can be heard and explored.
A Flexible Therapeutic Space
I recognise that talking is not always the easiest or most comfortable way for everyone to communicate. Therapy can therefore be adapted to meet your individual needs, drawing on a range of creative, relational, and systemic approaches.
Together, we can create a therapeutic space that feels safe, accessible, and meaningful for you and/or your family.
My Commitment
I am committed to providing a professional, ethical, and inclusive service where people feel valued, heard, and respected. My role is not to provide all the answers, but to work alongside you with curiosity, compassion, and care as we make sense of your experiences and identify meaningful ways forward.
Seeking support can feel daunting, but you do not have to navigate life's challenges alone.
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications:
- MSc Systemic Psychotherapy
- MSc Social Work
Experience:
- Over 20 years' experience working with children, young people, adults, couples, and families.
- Qualified Systemic Psychotherapist, trained at the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust.
- Qualified Social Worker with extensive experience across statutory and therapeutic services.
- Significant experience within Children's Social Care, supporting children and families experiencing complex emotional, relational, and safeguarding concerns.
- Extensive NHS experience working alongside individuals and families experiencing mental health and emotional wellbeing difficulties.
- Senior leadership experience within educational settings, supporting children, young people, families, and staff.
- Specialist knowledge of family relationships, attachment, trauma, and adverse childhood experiences.
- Experienced in supporting individuals and families affected by anxiety, depression, emotional regulation difficulties, and behavioural challenges.
- Skilled in working with couples and families to improve communication, strengthen relationships, and navigate periods of crisis or transition.
- Experience supporting children and young people with neurodiversity, including ADHD, autism, and additional learning needs.
- Expertise in working systemically with schools, health professionals, social care teams, and wider support networks.
- Extensive experience providing professional consultation, supervision, and reflective practice to multidisciplinary teams.
- Particular interest in understanding how culture, identity, beliefs, and life experiences influence wellbeing and relationships.
- Committed to providing a warm, inclusive, and non-judgemental therapeutic space tailored to individual and family needs.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) is a leading professional body for the education, training and regulation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. Its register is accredited by the government's Professional Standards Authority.
As part of its commitment to protect the public, it works to improve access to psychotherapy, to support and disseminate research, to improve standards and to respond effectively to complaints against its members.
UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
In addition to my core areas of practice, I have experience supporting individuals, couples, and families with relationship difficulties, communication challenges, separation and divorce, co-parenting, infidelity and rebuilding trust, attachment difficulties, self-esteem, identity, grief and loss, life transitions, family conflict, and navigating periods of significant change. I also offer consultation and reflective practice for professionals working within education, health, and social care settings.
Therapies offered
Fees
£90.00 - £120.00
Additional information
Concessions offered for Trainees
Sessions: 1 hour
- Individual Session : £90
- Couple therapy: £110
- Family Session : £120
Group therapy - Please inquire
Prices reflect expertise and experience
Further information
Throughout my career, I have worked alongside individuals, couples, families, children, and professionals facing a wide range of challenges. I have developed particular expertise and interest in the following areas:
- Children and young people
- Parents, carers, and families
- Couples and intimate relationships
- Relationship difficulties and communication challenges
- Separation, divorce, and navigating family transitions
- Parenting support and parent-child relationships
- Anxiety, stress, and low mood
- Trauma and adverse childhood experiences
- Emotional and behavioural difficulties
- Neurodiversity and additional needs
- Mental health and emotional wellbeing
- Identity, belonging, and life transitions
- Professional consultation and reflective practice
- Safeguarding and complex family situations
I have experience supporting people at different stages of their lives and relationships, helping individuals, couples, and families develop greater understanding, strengthen communication, navigate conflict, and create meaningful and lasting change.
