You’re braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.
– Winnie the Pooh
About Lauren
Hi, I’m Lauren and I’m so glad you’ve found your way here.
Becoming a therapist has been one of the most grounding and fulfilling paths I’ve ever taken. It came from a deep-rooted desire to support others through life’s challenges in a calm, compassionate, and open way. I’m a registered member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and hold the following qualifications:
- Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling.
- Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies
- Level 2 in Counselling Skills
These credentials have given me a strong foundation in counselling theory and practice but what truly shapes the way I work is who I am as a person. I believe in honesty, empathy, and creating a space where you can feel truly seen and heard.
Along with a space indoors for therapy to take place I also offer Outdoor Therapy. a unique, nature-based approach to mental health and emotional wellbeing. I invite clients to walk along a beautiful space in Fleet, Hampshire. Being in nature can be incredibly healing. It offers freedom, movement, and a gentle rhythm that often helps thoughts and emotions flow more freely.
Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, stress, life changes, relationship difficulties, or you’re simply feeling overwhelmed, our time together will be shaped around your needs. I offer a confidential, non-judgemental space where you can explore what’s going on for you at a pace that feels right.
Let’s begin your journey
Taking the first step into therapy can feel daunting especially if you’re not quite sure what to expect.
My role is to offer a safe, non-judgemental space where you feel heard, supported, and understood, whether that’s indoors, outdoors, or somewhere in between.
If you’re considering counselling, even just thinking about it, that’s a powerful first step. It’s okay if you’re unsure or nervous, you don’t need to be in a particular place to begin….I’ve got you.
When you feel ready. I’ll be here to support you with openness, kindness and a genuine wish to help you feel more connected to yourself and the life you want to live.
Why work with me?
You deserve someone who listens, devoted to hearing you, without assumptions or expectations. My role isn’t to fix you, but to walk alongside you as you find your way through whatever you’re facing. I believe in building trust, step by step, through gentle encouragement and meaningful connection.
Therapy with me is warm, human, and real. We can work from my cosy home office or along the beautiful pathway of the canal in Fleet, Whatever feels right for you.
What you can expect
- One-to-one outdoor or indoor sessions – the choice is yours.
- Primarily a person centred approach, I then tailor and integrate approaches compassionately to meet your needs.
- Emotional support for anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, life transitions, and more
- A safe, open, and respectful environment
My Book
Self(ish) is your no-BS guide to breaking the cycle of overgiving, guilt-tripping, and quietly falling apart while holding it all together. This is not another fluffy self-care book that tells you to take a bubble bath.
This is a rebellion. A permission slip. A lifeline. Written for burnt-out carers, overworked parents, and exhausted empaths, Self(ish) helps you:
- Set boundaries without apology.
- Stop saying yes when your soul is screaming no.
- Untangle your worth from your usefulness
- Quit guilt-caring, everyone else.
