Lauren Kriwald
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About me
Welcome
I am a neuro-inclusive counsellor - registered with BACP.
If you're feeling stuck or overwhelmed, I welcome you to be in touch.
I draw from many theories and ways of working but my core intention is to help build transformative relationships from which you can grow, heal and experience lasting change.
My authenticity, warmth and inclusive approach help create a non-judgemental environment. Here, your whole being and experience is welcome.
I offer a calm safe space where together we can slow things down and find clarity on what has brought you to seek counselling.
I have worked with:
- clients from a wide range of backgrounds, presenting issues, ages and neurotypes in research-based clinical settings and in private practice
- acute and complex trauma and the ways these can show up in our being
- neurodiverse clients after my own diagnosis, training and specialism in this area
- referrals from autism and ADHD assessments
As well as relational therapy, I offer psychoeducation to share insights into our neurology and how our nervous systems play a vital role in our mental and emotional wellbeing. I offer tools for navigating the day to day, and also work with the physical body, taking us a step away from left-brain thinking and into a space where our physiological process can lead the way.
If you feel I may be a good fit for what you're looking for, I offer a free 20-minute phone call to give us a chance to say hello, see how it feels to speak on the phone and allow you to ask any initial questions you may have.
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
- 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 - Metanoia Counselling and Psychotherapy Service, London
- 2016 - Trinity Laban Music & Dance Conservatoire Counselling 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
Additional information
I hold 60 minute sessions
My practice is based online
In-person sessions also available near Bath - please ask for details
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