Counselling
Lauren offers clients a warm, open environment in which to explore the challenges and concerns that have brought them to counselling. She works from a resilience based framework and will always be listening for the strengths and values that clients bring.
Counselling is offered to children, adolescents, adults and families and may include presenting concerns such as:
- Trauma including childhood/family trauma
- Grief and Loss
- Parenting and Attachment
- Family crisis, transition and change
- Relationship issues
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Divorce/separation
- Adjusting to major life events
- Crisis support
- Victims of Crime
It can be a significant step to reach out and access therapeutic services. Lauren tailors her approach to meet clients’ needs, using evidence based frameworks and models of practice. She is committed to hearing and understanding the individual’s identity and values, in the context of their family, history and culture.
Lauren practices from a systemic, trauma informed perspective and uses a number of theories and models, including: Systemic Frameworks, Trauma Informed and Response Based Practices, Family Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness Practices, Solution Focused Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Lauren holds a special interest in the ways that trauma affects both the mind and body, and the connections between these.
Testimonials
“I cannot thank Lauren enough for all the help she has given me and my family. We are where we are now because of her support, advice and encouragement.”
“Without Lauren’s help I don’t know how we would have coped with the events of this year. We are so thankful and look forward to many happy times ahead with our kids.”
“My sessions with Lauren have been invaluable. She has taught me so much and helped me make sense of everything.”
“Thank you for helping me be brave.” (7 year old girl)
“Thank you for being kind and helping me.” (6 year old boy)
