Lauren Booth

If you are reading this then it is likely that you are struggling in some way. Feelings of anxiety, worry, constant overthinking; leading to overwhelm and depression can feel extremely challenging and lonely. You may be struggling with relationships or consumed with worries about the future or be constantly triggered by the past. Maybe you have low self esteem or feel overwhelmed and that no one understands you. Life can be challenging and taking that first step towards counselling can be quite daunting at first; you may not know where to begin or feel worried about opening up. You are not alone and I can offer you a safe, supportive and accepting environment without judgement where I can sincerely listen to you; allowing you to explore your feelings and thoughts at your own pace.
Together we can work through your experiences and create a safe space where you can talk openly and be heard and understood. 

I truly believe that every client has within themselves vast resources for development and the capacity to grow into the person they are meant to be, its just that they may have got lost due to their experiences; maybe difficult relationships, trauma, not feeling understood or illness. I have witnessed the incredible effects that clients have experienced in therapy, finding the resources to make positive changes and enjoy life again.  My priority is to build a trusting relationship with confidentiality, understanding, warmth and empathy. 
I am an integrative counsellor working creatively, using different techniques to work with each client individually.  I do not believe one size fits all. I aim to be empathic, understanding, warm and personable and very much want the best outcome for each client I work with. 

I work with a wide range of clients and have helped clients of all ages from all backgrounds with a variety of issues including depression, relationship problems, general anxiety disorder, chronic pain, fibromyalgia/ME, self-harm, health anxiety, weight problems, acute anxiety and panic attacks, insomnia, mid-life crises, work related stress and grief.

I have particular interests and expertise in ADHD and ASD along with the overlapping conditions such as high sensitivity, emotional dysregulation, sensory processing and anxiety/social anxiety.  I understand the difficulties and challenges of these conditions and know how frustrating, overwhelming and upsetting the lack of understanding and support can be.  I can help you understand your diagnosis and can help with self-regulation techniques, organisational strategies or just be a listening and understanding ear. I can help you to understand that brain you have and how to work with it, instead of feeling like you’re always against it. I also offer support to parents of neurodiverse children. 

I am also very keen to support women who are struggling to balance life and are feeling exhausted, burnt out and feel they are not being heard; I am here to listen. 

I offer face to face sessions in the North West and online sessions for clients across the UK. I work flexibly with client needs and budget, offering sessions weekly, fortnightly, monthly or as and when needed.

Counselling session -£60

Discovery call  - £25

Extended session (70 mins) - £85

I offer weekly, fortnightly and monthly sessions depending on client needs and finances. I also offer longer one off sessions for those who don’t want to commit and just want someone to talk to and support.