Lauren Robinson
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About me
Are you tired of repeating the same harmful cycles? Of feeling overwhelmed with difficult emotions? Of being anchored in past traumas? Of surviving and not living? I am here to tell you that it is possible to overcome life's adversities and become the very best version of yourself. Overwhelming emotions and unresolved past experiences do not have to anchor you in the past. You are worthy and capable of working through whatever difficulties you have faced (or are facing).
As a therapist who has more extensive experience working with trauma, abuse and attachment wounds, I understand how debilitating, overwhelming and life-changing these events can be. Even more so, I understand how disheartening it can feel when you try to move forwards, yet feel like you are forever being dragged backwards! That's why I help individuals like you process and understand their traumas, whilst healing and working towards new and more fulfilling ways of moving forwards. I can carefully help you unpack and re-build your inner world, whilst helping you finally feel safe and secure in your own life and freeing yourself from the chains of the past.
Therapy can provide you with a space to be heard, validated and help you make sense of your experiences; all whilst working towards embracing your authentic self.
Whatever may be leading you to seek therapy, I am here to create a safe, non-judgemental space to help you understand your inner world; whilst keeping your needs and wellbeing at the centre of our work. I vow to always show up as my true self and never ask anything of my client's that I wouldn't be willing to do myself! Equally, I highly prioritise the relationship that I share with my client's and always keep this at the heart of our therapy, to give you the best possible outcome from the therapy experience.
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications:
I studied counselling and psychotherapy for 6 years and have obtained two degrees, with a qualification to masters level. My specific qualifications include:
- MSc in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy (including Post Graduate Certificate and Post Graduate Diploma) - distinction
- BSc in Counselling and Psychotherapy Principles and Practices - first class honours
My experience:
I have experience working both within the domestic abuse sector and providing both short and long-term therapy for those in employment struggling with mental health more broadly. My specific experience includes:
- Volunteer integrative psychotherapist at Women's Aid (3 years)
- Working on a 9-month government funded mental health programme to support individuals in employment via individualised and tailored support plans, offering tools and techniques to suit individual needs (3.5 years)
- Integrative counsellor working with clients with various presenting difficulties; this includes both short-term solution-focused counselling and longer-term trauma informed therapy (2 years and ongoing)
- Integrative psychotherapy in private practice, primarily working with individuals who have experienced trauma, abuse or attachment wounds; this includes both short and long term support (2 years and ongoing)
An overview of my training and experience:
I am an integrative therapist which means that I believe that one singular mode of therapy doesn't suit everyone. Instead, I integrate various forms of therapy based on the individual needs of each client. Specifically, I integrate Attachment Theory, Person-Centred Approach and Cognitive Behavioural Theory (CBT); to work holistically by considering all aspects of the human experience. As an integrative therapist I can flex my approach to suit your needs, considering your past, present and future to help you in making long-lasting changes.
Although I work with a vast range of clients, I often work with individuals who have experienced trauma, abuse or attachment wounds. This means that I can work with complex difficulties and support individuals in re-establishing safety, processing traumatic experiences and finding new ways of engaging in life. I always work collaboratively and at a pace that feels right for you to help you thrive.
I value authenticity, which is why I promise I will always show up as my true self to help clients feel able to do the same. I am here to walk alongside you as you embark on your therapy journey of investing in yourself. If you feel I can help, drop me an email and take the next step to becoming the best version of you.
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
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Fees
£55.00 per session
Free initial telephone or online session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I kindly request that clients pay prior to their session via bank transfer. Individual sessions are £55 (concessions available for those eligible - i.e. students, trainee counsellors/therapists and those receiving certain government benefits).
I also accept block bookings of 6 sessions for £300 which saves you a total of £30 per block booking.
Additionally, I offer a free 30-minute, non-obligatory initial consultation to help you decide whether I am the right therapist for you before you commit.
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Further information
I currently offer sessions either via telephone, video call (Microsoft Teams) or walk and talk therapy.
Please enquire to discuss what type of sessions may suit you best.
Please check your "junk" folder for emails from me, if you have either reached out or requested a call; as my emails may end up in there if we haven't emailed before.
