Services

Counselling can support a wide range of experiences. You might be:

• Feeling anxious, low or emotionally overwhelmed

• Navigating burnout, particularly alongside creative work or the pressures of everyday life

• Exploring identity, neurodivergence or a sense of “not quite fitting in”

• Working through relationship challenges, family dynamics or life transitions

• Living with self-doubt, perfectionism or a harsh inner critic

• Wanting to understand yourself more deeply or feel more connected to yourself

I work one-to-one with adults (18+) in a space that is:

🧠 Neurodivergent-affirming

⚧️ GSRD-affirmative (Gender, Sexual and Relationship Diversity)

🌿 Vegan-friendly

🏳️‍🌈 LGBTQIA+ inclusive

Neurodivergent Adults

I work with autistic adults, people with ADHD or AuDHD, and people with other neurodivergent experiences, including OCD, dyslexia, dyscalculia, dyspraxia and Tourette’s. I also welcome people who are beginning to explore whether neurodivergence might help make sense of their experiences.

You don’t need a diagnosis or a neat explanation of yourself to come to therapy. We can explore how you think, feel, process and experience the world, without assuming you need to be “fixed” or made to fit a particular mould.

Arts & Entertainment

I also work with adults across the arts and entertainment industries - from performers and musicians to those working behind the scenes or in office-based roles.

Creative work can bring its own particular mix of uncertainty, rejection, pressure, identity and passion. Having worked within the arts and music industries myself, I understand some of the realities of this world from the inside and the impact it can have on your wellbeing.

To learn more about my background, experience and qualifications, visit my About page.

All sessions take place online via a secure video platform. There’s no software to download - I’ll send you a link to the private waiting room at the start of our work together, which you can use for each session.

Sessions are usually weekly and held at a regular time, helping to create consistency and a sense of rhythm in our work. At the same time, I understand the realities of freelance life, performance schedules, executive dysfunction and creative work. Where possible, I’ll work with you to accommodate changes in your availability.

I also recognise that regular therapy is a financial commitment, and that circumstances can change. Weekly sessions are usually the starting point, particularly while we’re getting to know each other and build our therapeutic relationship. Once we’ve established that foundation, fortnightly sessions may be possible, where this feels appropriate for the work and helpful for you. We can talk openly about what feels manageable. 

You’re welcome to come just as you are. Some people like to arrive with notes or something specific they want to explore; others prefer to see what emerges in the moment. If it feels useful, we can also explore creative ways of expressing and making sense of things, including writing, music, imagery or other forms of expression.

We’ll work at a pace that feels manageable for you, and I’ll check in regularly about how the process is feeling. If there are adjustments that would make our sessions more accessible, comfortable or supportive, you’re always welcome to talk to me about them.

Not sure what to expect? You might also find my FAQ page helpful.

Getting Started With Online Counselling

I offer a free 20-minute exploratory call - a relaxed, no-pressure opportunity for us to meet, talk about what’s bringing you to therapy, ask any questions you might have, and get a sense of whether working together feels like a good fit. We’ll also talk about your availability, as finding a regular session time that works for both of us is an important part of making therapy sustainable.

To arrange your free call, you’re welcome to email or text:

📩 contact@speaktolauren.com

💬 07378 690724

Full information can be found on my Contact page.

If we decide to move forward, I’ll send you a short form to complete alongside a therapy agreement. Once these are in place, we’ll arrange your first session, where we can go through the agreement together, discuss any reasonable adjustments, and begin our work at a pace that feels right for you.

Sometimes, after our conversation, I may feel that another service or a different level of support would be more appropriate for your needs. If this is the case, I’ll talk this through with you and, where possible, help you identify appropriate sources of support.