About me
I’m Lauren, a BABCP-accredited CBT therapist with over 10 years experience working in mental health services. Over the years I have supported adults, young people and children experiencing challenges with their mental health and wellbeing. I use evidence-based approaches tailored to individual needs. I aim to provide a warm, supportive, and non-judgemental space where people feel safe to explore challenges and work towards living the life they want to.
What is CBT?
CBT is a goal orientated structured talking therapy that explores connections between your thoughts, feelings & behaviours. Once we have made sense of what might be contributing to how you are feeling, we can start to develop new coping skills & habits giving you concrete, everyday tools to break negative habits, challenge stressful thoughts and regain control of your life.
What working with me looks like in practice:
A safe space: We look at your current challenges without judgement.
Identifying patterns: We map out the cycles holding you back.
Practical toolkits: You will learn tailored techniques for everyday use
Between-session action: Small, weekly homework tasks to practice your new skills.
A clear end-point: CBT is often short-term, typically lasting between 6 to 20 sessions, but this is tailored to individual needs.
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications & training:
- PGDip in CBT - University of Reading (BABCP accredited)
- PGDip in evidence based early intervention- University of Manchester
- BSc in Psychology
- I have also undertaken CPD in Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
What I can help with:
- Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Generalised anxiety and chronic worry.
- Depression
- Panic
- Social anxiety
- Health anxiety
- Phobias
- Perfectionism
- Low self esteem
- Parent led CBT for children
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.
The BABCP is the lead organisation for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in the UK. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in the practice, theory or development of CBT. BABCP also provides accreditation for CBT therapists. BABCP accredited members adhere to the Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics in the Practice of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies, and are willing to be scrutinised in this adherence as required.
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
Fees
£75.00 per session
