Lauren Kriwald
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About me
Welcome
I'm Lauren, an AuDHD counsellor.
I offer a calm safe space where together we can slow things down and find clarity on what has brought you to seek counselling.
My authenticity and inclusive approach help create a non-judgemental environment. Here, your whole being and experience is welcome.
Working with clients who suspect they may be on the spectrum or have had an ADHD or autism diagnosis, as well as bringing real human connection, I like to learn from clients about their inner beliefs and strengths to facilitate the amazing self-healing and detangling that is possible in a safe space.
Therapeutic Approach
I choose to bring my authentic self to the therapeutic relationship and let my uniqueness shine through. In choosing to build trust in this way I can be playful at times but take this therapeutic trust very seriously and keep your clinical best interest at heart.
My therapeutic approach is trauma-informed, has roots in polyvagal theory, mindfulness, using the body as a resource and explores self-compassion. From wherever we may begin, we will work at your pace towards goals we can identify and agree together.
I am also an ADHD certified clinical services provider which, in combination with applied polyvagal theory, brings useful coaching skills and psychoeducation to help build your neurodivergency tool kit.
Areas of experience:
- Learning to thrive with neurodivergence
- Navigating a diagnosis
- Transitional support with stages of life
- Employment
- Relationships, social situations and friendships
- LGBTQ+ and sexuality
- Breakdowns / breakthroughs
- Anxiety & depression
- Low self-esteem
- Chronic stress + fatigue
- Bereavement
- Stuckness and creative blocks
In Closing
I have a vibrantly optimistic outlook on life, with room for the hardship and shadow that is part of life too. I run a full and busy practice with the central intention to see you thrive and outshine life’s obstacles in whichever ways feel good to you.
I travel, practice meditation and creative pursuits to nurture my own growth and joy. I work with compassion, respectful boundaries and a genuine sense of curiosity in your experience.
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.
I look forward to speaking with you.
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 (CPD)
- 2024 - Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Polyvagal Theory (PVT) (PESI)
- 2023 - ADHD, Autism and Trauma: Integrating Polyvagal Theory (PESI)
- 2017 - Voice, Power & Presence (Gestalt Institute, Edinburgh)
- 2016 - Two Chair Work (City Lit, London)
- 2015 - Working with Creativity (Metanoia Institute, 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
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£80.00 - £90.00
Additional information
£80-£90 per 60 minute session
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My practice is based online
