Welcome to Counselling

Alongside the stories we tell ourselves and the ways we have learnt to cope, I believe we have a vibrant and curious part of us that senses more choice, freedom and aliveness is possible.

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I am interested in what you think and feel and also in what is happening in your body, and in the wisdom  it can offer. If you are thinking...

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I'd like support with...

• Relationship changes, loss and uncertainty

• Strengthening boundaries and communication skills

• Sexuality and intimacy

• Menopause changes

• Family conflict and exploring patterns and needs

• Anxiety, overwhelm and shame

• Experiences of neurodiversity or feeling different from those around you

• A sense that you have lost touch with who you are

• Bereavement or a traumatic event

• The feeling that something needs to change, but you can't quite name what it is

 

I offer a space to explore what is really going on

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"Lauren is warm, compassionate and non-judgemental.  Her sessions were a place to slow down and share my story. "Katy"

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Together, we can begin to understand the patterns that may have developed to protect you, while exploring new possibilities for how you might want to live.

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More than just talking

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I don't believe therapy is only about understanding yourself intellectually.

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Sometimes we can understand something perfectly well and still find ourselves reacting in the same old way.

 

Our bodies can hold emotions, memories and protective responses that aren't always accessible through words. Bringing gentle awareness to the body and nervous system can help us develop a deeper sense of safety, choice and connection.

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Depending on what feels right for you, our work might include talking, movement, breathwork, sounds, guided visualisation, shadow awareness, parts work, creativity to build connection to your anger, shame, joy, sensuality, wisdom.

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There is no formula and no expectation that you will do anything that doesn't feel right.

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We work at your pace, together.

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I don't believe there is one right way to be human.

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I am interested in what is true for you.

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Begin where you are

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You don't need to know exactly what you want from counselling.

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You don't need to have the right words.

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You don't need to know where the journey will take you.

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We can simply begin with where you are now, and gently explore what might be possible from here.

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If you'd like to find out whether counselling with me feels right for you, get in touch to arrange an initial session.