About me
Hello, I’m Laura
I offer a safe and confidential space in which you can explore the challenges you are facing. My work integrates psychological depth with practical strategies for change, supporting both emotional understanding and meaningful action.
I provide a range of holistic therapeutic interventions, including psychotherapy and evidence-based behaviour change approaches, with the aim of fostering sustainable wellbeing.
My Approach
As a pluralistic practitioner, I tailor therapy to the individual. This means we work collaboratively to identify what is most helpful for you, drawing from a range of established psychological models and therapeutic approaches.
These include:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Attachment-informed approaches
Person-centred therapy
Mindfulness-based practices
A central aspect of my work is cultivating a commitment to action. Together, we clarify goals, identify obstacles and develop practical action plans that support lasting personal growth. I offer both short-term, focused interventions and longer-term therapeutic work, depending on your needs.
Health Psychology
I have undertaken additional training in health psychology, enabling me to support individuals living with chronic health conditions and the psychological impact these can bring. This includes working with stress, adjustment, identity shifts and the emotional effects of conditions such as autoimmune disorders and long-term illness.
Supervision and Professional Support
I provide clinical supervision to counsellors, coaches and other helping professionals (including DSLs). Supervision offers a reflective, confidential space to consider clinical practice, ethical decision-making, professional development and personal wellbeing.
I also offer supervision and wellbeing support to organisations seeking to strengthen staff resilience and manage workplace stress.
As a Chartered Coaching Psychologist with the British Psychological Society (BPS), I support practitioners working towards BPS Coaching Psychology Chartership. This includes supervision and structured guidance to develop the required competencies.
I have completed the SDS Essentials Clinical Supervision course and am eligible for inclusion on the BPS Register of Applied Psychology Practice Supervisors.
Contact
If you would like to make contact, please use the details below.
If calling and I am unavailable, please leave a voicemail and I will return your call. If you contact me by email, please check your junk folder in case my reply is redirected there.
Email: dr.lj.allen@gmail.com
Telephone: 07972 084450
Training, qualifications & experience
Professional Background
I hold a PhD in psychology, with a research focus on the interplay between mindfulness, compassion, and embodied processes. In addition to my clinical and coaching work, I am a guest lecturer on an MSc program in Mindfulness and Compassion at a local university.
I bring over 12 years’ experience working across a range of mental health, educational, and community settings.
Professional Experience
My experience includes work within:
University mental health and wellbeing services
Mind
Primary and secondary schools across the Midlands
YMCA
National Health Service (NHS)
This breadth of experience has enabled me to support diverse client groups, including students, professionals, young people and individuals experiencing complex mental health challenges.
Qualifications
PhD in Psychology (specialising in mindfulness, compassion focused therapy and embodied processes)
MSc in Health Psychology
BSc (Hons) in Psychology
Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
Advanced Training in Somatic Therapy for Complex Trauma: Body-Based, Polyvagal, and Neurobiological Approaches
Certified Mindfulness and Compassion Practitioner (Mindfulness CIC)
Chartered Coaching Psychologist (BPS)
Therapeutic and Clinical Training
I have undertaken additional specialist training in:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Compassion Focused Therapy (via The Compassionate Mind Foundation)
Foundations of Health Psychology Clinical Practice
Somatic trauma theory and skills (foundation certificate)
Therapeutic Skills for Health Psychologists
Attachment, Compassion, the Brain and Health: Developmental Understandings and Clinical Implications (via The Compassionate Mind Foundation)
Grief and Loss
British Psychological Society Essential Supervision Skills Training
Continuing Professional Development
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is a mandatory and integral aspect of my professional practice. I engage in regular supervision, advanced training and evidence-based learning to ensure that my work remains ethically grounded, current and aligned with best practice standards.
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 National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
The Association of Christians in Counselling and Linked Professions (ACC) is a Christian professional membership organisation for those involved in counselling/psychotherapy and linked professions, i.e. pastoral care, coaching and spiritual direction, in the UK. The organisation is made up of various different membership categories, including Counsellor and Accredited, and requires all members working as counsellors to undertake Continuous Professional Development on a regular basis.
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
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Fees
£55.00 per session
Additional information
What does the first session entail?
In our first session, we will conduct an assessment to explore your concerns, needs, and goals, allowing us to collaboratively create a plan.
What are the costs?
The initial assessment and subsequent sessions are charged at £55 for a one-hour appointment, which can be scheduled through an online booking system.
Are phone and online sessions an option?
I provide sessions in person, as well as via telephone, Skype, or Google Meet.
When can I schedule an appointment?
Appointments are available Monday through Thursday, from 7 am to 8 pm.
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