About me
Welcome
I'm Lauren Kriwald, an experienced neuro-inclusive counsellor and ADHD coach registered with BACP.
I offer a calm safe space where together we can slow things down and find clarity on what's brought you to seek counselling.
My authenticity and inclusive approach help create a non-judgemental environment. Here, your whole being and experience is welcome.
Since qualifying in 2019 I have developed a space where we can calmly connect with what's currently going on in your world, and begin to work through what's brought you to therapy.
After lockdown I specialised in neurodiversity for 2 years after my own diagnosis of autism. As well as developing tools from training in neurology, the nervous system and IFS, these experiences have deepened my ability to work with all neurotypes with greater empathy and understanding.
I have since gone on to develop ways of working with complex trauma, guided by your desired outcomes, that allow you to heal and unlock more of who you truly are.
Bringing awareness to the physical body can help to find ground and resources in the moment, as well as allowing healing from long-held trauma patterns and neural pathways. If this is a new idea to you, we can take things slow and I'll follow your lead on what feels effective. It may be that more cognitively-led ways of working allow us greater ease and clarity in detangling things.
Drawing from personal and professional experience, I specialise in complex trauma recovery, neurodiversity (inc. pre- and post-assessment), depression, anxiety, sexual trauma, rediscovering creativity, identity, chronic fatigue and stress.
With warmth and curiosity I offer clear ways of working to help support your growth. I look forward to hearing what it has meant for you to be human so far.
If it sounds like I might be the right fit for you, you’re welcome to book in for a free 30-minute intro call to say hello and see how it feels in the space.
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I work with clients aged 16+
I offer weekly or fortnightly sessions, after an initial block of weekly sessions.
I offer ADHD coaching through Access to Work and invoicing for secured funding and health insurance
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications
- 2024 - ADHD Certified Clinical Services Provider (PESI)
- 2019 - BSc Humanistic Counselling (Metanoia Institute, London)
- 2018 - Clinical Diploma in Humanistic Counselling (Metanoia Institute, London)
- 2014 - FdA Counselling Skills (Metanoia Institute, London)
Continued Professional Development
- 2026 - Bessel van der Kolk (MentorShow) - recover from trauma
- 2025 - Gabor Maté's H.E.A.L Method (MentorShow) - a protocol for healing from trauma
- 2024 - Internal Family Systems and Polyvagal Theory (PESI) - nervous system-informed relational therapy
- 2023 - ADHD, Autism and Trauma: Integrating Polyvagal Theory (PESI) - neurodiverse neurobiology, clinical application of polyvagal theory
- 2020 - Developing Psychosexual Therapeutic Understanding (Ruth Elliott)
- 2017 - Voice, Power & Presence (Gestalt Institute, Edinburgh)
- 2016 - Two Chair Work (City Lit, London)
- 2015 - Working with Creativity (Metanoia Institute, London)
Clinical Settings
- 2020 - Present - Private practice
- 2017 - Trinity Laban Music & Dance Conservatoire Counselling Service, London
- 2016 - Metanoia Counselling and Psychotherapy Service, London
Member Organisations
- Registered member of BACP - I adhere to BACP's ethical code, receive regular supervision and CPD
Member organisations
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
£80.00 - £100.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I have a sliding scale for fees from £80-100 per 60-minute session depending on income.
I also offer concessionary spaces (6 - 12 sessions) for those on lower incomes, as well as and longer-term concessionary spaces for training therapists.
I offer weekly and fortnightly sessions - which can help financially if needed.
My practice is based online with some in-person spaces available in Bath.
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