About
Welcome, I'm Lauren.
If you're feeling stuck or overwhelmed, I welcome you to be in touch.
To me, neuro-Inclusive counselling means holding a space where everyone is welcome, can feel seen and understood and is met with the human compassion we all need.
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​​​After my own autism diagnosis, training and specialism in these areas, I offer a space where belonging, acceptance and an informed environment set the tone.​​​​
My Approach
Empowered
My trauma-informed approach has roots in polyvagal theory, IFS, accessing regulation within the body (Gabor Maté et al.) and exploring your unique power centres.​
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Bespoke to your needs, we will co-create ways of working towards your desired outcomes. We will work at your pace towards goals we can identify and agree together.
Safe & Supported
Being trauma-informed means I can work safely with you through difficult experiences with a steady and grounded approach. Knowing how to slow things up and stay within a window of tolerance when working with difficult experiences means we can safely find ways to heal what is needed together.
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Internal Family Systems (IFS) allows clarity when working with inner conflicts, long-held traumas and parts of us that have struggled to find peace. Allowing space to hear from our deeper places can begin to bring ease and peace to ourselves as a whole.
Specialised Care
I offer psychoeducation to share insights into our neurology and how our nervous systems play a vital role in our mental and emotional wellbeing.
I offer tools for navigating the day to day and can resource you with ways to help ground, manage overwhelm and rebuild your capacity for joy and excitement over time.
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Understanding how to support intricacies of neurodiverse living, can help you live with more ease and choicefulness; in time, unlimiting your sense of purpose and dream fulfilment.
Training, Qualifications
& Experience
Qualifications
2024
PESI
2019
Metanoia Institute, London
ADHD Certified Clinical Services Provider
BSc Humanistic Counselling
2018
Metanoia Institute, London
2014
Metanoia Institute, London
Clinical Diploma in Humanistic Counselling
FdA in Humanistic Counselling Skills
Continued Professional Development
2025
MentorShow
2024
PESI
2023
PESI
Internal Family Systems and Polyvagal Theory
nervous system-informed relational therapy
ADHD, Autism and Trauma: Integrating Polyvagal Theory
neurodiverse neurobiology, clinical application of polyvagal theory
Gabor Maté's H.E.A.L Method: The breakthrough protocol for healing from trauma
2020
Ruth Elliott
2017
Gestalt Institute, Edinburgh
2016
City Lit, London
2015
Metanoia Institute, London
Developing Psychosexual Therapeutic Understanding
deepening understanding of sexuality, fantasy and kink
Voice, Power & Presence
understanding how our voices impact our sense of personal power and presence
Two Chair Work
working safely with inner conflicts - the beginnings of IFS therapy
Working with Creativity
working safely with creative therapies such as art, sand tray, play, music
Clinical Settings
2020 - present
2017 - 2018
Working with clients of all ages, neurotypes and backgrounds, with a wide range of presenting issues in private practice
Trinity Laban Music & Dance
Conservatoire Counselling
Service, London
Online from the UK
University counselling for music and dance students of all neurotypes
2016 - 2017
Metanoia Counselling
and Psychotherapy
Service, London
Working with clients from a wide range of backgrounds, presenting issues, ages and neurotypes in research-based clinical setting
Presentations I Work With
Narcissistic abuse
FAQs
Common Questions
Where are you based?
My practice is based online allowing you to reach good quality counselling from far and wide. I live in the United Kingdom.
How long are sessions?
I hold 60 minute sessions to allow us to ease in and make the most of the time.
What is neuro-inclusive counselling?
Neuro-inclusive counselling is therapy that is informed by personal and professional experience of living and working with neurodiversity. Helpfully, this nuanced approach enhances the therapy process for people of all neurotypes.