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Therapy is a space to slow things down and make sense of what’s going on beneath the surface. We can work at your pace, starting wherever you are right now - whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply tired of holding everything together.

Who I Am

I’m Lauren, a qualified Person-Centred Experiential Counsellor (MBACP) and the person behind Speak To Lauren. I offer online counselling for adults across the UK, with a warm, collaborative approach grounded in curiosity, compassion and respect for your autonomy. You are the expert in your own life, and my role is to walk alongside you as we explore what’s happening for you.

I’m drawn to working with people who may have spent a lot of time adapting, masking, coping or trying to make sense of themselves in environments that don’t always fit. Many of the people I work with are neurodivergent, work in creative or entertainment industries, or both.

I’m neurodivergent myself, and this lived experience has shaped my understanding of the different ways people can think, feel, process and experience the world. It informs my practice alongside my professional training, continued learning and counselling experience, without assuming that one person’s experience of neurodivergence is the same as another’s.

My background also includes many years working in the arts and music industries. I know something of the uncertainty, creativity, rejection, opportunity and identity that can come with this kind of work, as well as the challenge of trying to look like you’re coping while feeling very differently underneath.

At the heart of my practice is the therapeutic relationship. I aim to offer a space that feels warm, respectful and genuine, where you can come as you are, think out loud, explore what matters to you and be met with curiosity rather than judgement.

Counselling Training

Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies
Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
Certificate in Working Therapeutically with Autistic Clients

Additional Education & CPD

BSc Biomedical Science, 2:1 (University of Westminster)

I regularly undertake continuing professional development to deepen my understanding and keep my practice informed. Recent learning includes neurodiversity and trauma, self-harm and neurodiversity, OCD, ADHD and AuDHD, vicarious trauma and practitioner resilience, alongside broader learning around stress, wellbeing and the experiences of neurodivergent adults.

I’m committed to lifelong learning and to reflecting thoughtfully on my work, guided by the BACP Ethical Framework and supported by regular clinical supervision. I also share reflections, resources and learning from my ongoing professional development on Instagram.

Counselling Experience

To date, I have completed over 500 hours of supervised client work, including counselling placements during my training and continued work as a qualified counsellor. I have supported adults across a wide range of emotional and psychological experiences.

Lewes Low Cost Counselling Service (November 2025 - Present)
I volunteer as a qualified counsellor with LLCCS, providing accessible counselling to adults in Lewes and the surrounding areas. This work allows me to support people who may otherwise face barriers to accessing therapy, while continuing to develop my practice across a broad range of presenting experiences.

Wellbeing in the Arts (April 2023 – Present)
I’m part of the qualified counsellor pool at Wellbeing in the Arts, a specialist service supporting people working in the creative industries. I initially joined the service as a trainee counsellor and have continued working with them since qualifying, providing online counselling to adults navigating mental health and wellbeing alongside the particular realities of creative work.

This work brings together my counselling training and my own background in the arts and entertainment industries, and has deepened my understanding of the ways creative work, identity and wellbeing can intersect.

BIMM Brighton (September 2024 – July 2025)
As part of my counselling training, I provided short-term, one-to-one counselling to students at BIMM Brighton, both online and in person. I supported students across music, screen and film, and performing arts courses.

This experience deepened my understanding of the pressures that can accompany creative education and developed my experience working with neurodivergent students navigating academic, personal and creative demands.

How I Can Help

I work exclusively with adults across the UK, offering one-to-one online counselling. My approach is person-centred experiential, collaborative and engaged. I won't tell you who you are or what you should do, but I won't simply sit back and listen either.

Together, we can slow things down, make sense of what's happening, notice patterns and explore what might need to change. I may gently challenge, reflect something I'm noticing, or offer information where it feels useful. I also value following the threads that matter to you, even when they lead somewhere unexpected. You can take a tangent, change direction, make connections or think out loud without needing to organise it all first. Part of my role is to stay alongside you and help us keep track of what is emerging.

We can also pay attention to what you're experiencing in the moment, rather than only talking about what has happened in the past. This experiential focus can help bring greater clarity and self-understanding to things that can be difficult to put into words.

My work is particularly informed by two areas that are important to me: neurodivergence and the arts and entertainment industries. My lived experience, professional background, counselling experience and ongoing learning all contribute to the way I work with people navigating these worlds.

I aim to meet you with curiosity rather than assumptions, and to create a space where both the difficult and meaningful parts of your experience can be explored. The aim isn't simply to cope better, but to develop a deeper understanding of yourself and find ways of moving forward that feel authentic and sustainable.

Clients Have Said...

"I was connected with Lauren through wellbeing in the arts. Lauren made all the information about how sessions would work very clear and she was always quick to respond to any queries. From our first session, I felt Lauren created a safe space to be able to be vulnerable. It was my first experience working with a therapist and it was a very positive experience."

"I had a really positive experience accessing counselling through Speak To Lauren. The process felt straightforward and supportive from the start. The sessions gave me a safe space to talk openly and helped me gain better clarity and coping tools. I’d definitely recommend Speak To Lauren to anyone considering counselling."

"Lauren is very understanding, listens attentively, shows that she cares, and is overall very empathetic in a way that helps one to validate their feelings and/or actions. I felt listened to and not judged. Discussing my feelings and where they potentially came from was of immense help for my own self-reflection and to feel more at peace within myself. It also helped me to pinpoint certain difficulties I was having in order to work on them."

"Thank you again for all the support and space you have given me over the last 6 months. It has honestly made a huge difference to me and my life. I feel like I know and understand myself in a whole new way."

If you’d like to explore whether counselling with me feels right for you, get in touch to arrange a free 20-minute exploratory call. I’d love to meet you and see how we might work together: contact@speaktolauren.com

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