About me
Hi, I’m Lauren, an accredited Psychotherapeutic Counsellor. I provide counselling for adults in person and online.
At a glance - therapy with me
- Accredited Psychotherapeutic Counsellor (Level 7)
- Sessions available in person and online
- Free 15-20 minute introductory call
- No judgement, warmth, gentle challenge
- LGBTQ+ affirming
- £50 per session
Current availability
Mondays: Online appointments.
Fridays: In-person (Stourbridge-based) & online appointments.
A space to be yourself
Starting therapy can feel like a big step, and I understand it can take time to feel comfortable talking openly with someone new. There’s no pressure to share anything before you’re ready. We’ll take things at your pace, creating a space where you can feel safe, accepted and free to explore whatever is on your mind.
Whether we meet online or in person, your sessions are your time, time dedicated to you. I’ll work alongside you to help you understand yourself, explore what you want, and find your own way forward. My in-person therapy setting is calm and peaceful, offering a comfortable place to step away from everyday life and focus on what’s going on for you.
I welcome people of all genders and offer a warm, LGBTQ+ affirming space where you can feel free to be yourself. I’ll listen without judgement and respect your experiences, identity and values.
I often work with people who:
- Want to get to know themselves more deeply
- Are going through a significant life change
- Feel anxious or stressed
- Want to develop self-confidence/self-esteem
- Feel stuck in some way
- Are navigating a loss or bereavement.
Whatever brings you, you will be met with warmth and without judgement. No concern is ‘too small’ to talk about in therapy. If something matters to you, it deserves to be explored.
My approach
As an accredited integrative Psychotherapeutic Counsellor, I tailor my approach to suit you as an individual. I work collaboratively with you, checking in to make sure our work feels helpful and aligned with your needs.
My core approach is Person-Centred, which means I believe you are the expert on your own life and with the right support, you can better understand yourself and make the changes you want. Where helpful, I may draw upon compassionate, cognitive and mindfulness approaches.
What’s next?
Finding the right therapist is important and can take time. I offer an initial phone call so we can see if we would be a good fit to work together. I understand reaching out can feel daunting – I’ll meet you with kindness and encouragement to help you share a little about what’s going on for you and welcome any questions. If we decide to work together, sessions are usually weekly, though we can discuss what suits you best.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Postgraduate Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling (Level 7)
- MSc Cognitive Neuroscience
- BSc (Hons) Psychology
- Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work
- Enhanced DBS check
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.
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
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
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 per session
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