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Lauren Westerman

MBACP
Hi, I’m Lauren, and I’m a Person-Centred Pluralistic Counsellor. I provide counselling that is welcoming and inclusive, which helps people heal and make the changes they want to see in their lives. I have worked in counselling services for LGBTQ+ communities, carers, and people with complex mental health needs. I have particular experience working with people who are struggling with anxiety, depression and low self-esteem, but welcome all people and all issues. Whatever brings you to counselling, you are welcome here, and I will support you with warmth and without judgement.
My background
Before becoming a counsellor, I spent a decade working for mental health charities. This background means I have a thorough understanding of mental health difficulties, as well as the trauma and adverse experiences that can cause them. If you’re looking for a counsellor who can understand the challenges you’ve faced, I would love to hear from you.
I provide counselling that is welcoming and inclusive, which helps people heal and make the changes they want to see in their lives. I have worked in counselling services for LGBTQ+ communities, carers, and people with complex mental health needs. I have particular experience working with people who are struggling with anxiety, depression and low self-esteem, but welcome all people and all issues. Whatever brings you to counselling, you are welcome here, and I will support you with warmth and without judgement. I trained at the Metanoia Institute in Person-Centred Pluralistic Counselling. Being person-centred means I believe you know best what you need. I will endeavour to understand your experience so that we can stand side by side as you gain a deeper understanding of yourself and work towards any changes you’d like to make. Working pluralistically means I believe that there is no ‘one size fits all’ in therapy. I will work with you to co-create a therapeutic space that feels safe and supportive, including the option to work creatively with sand tray, writing or drawing if you’d like to.
  • Abuse
  • ADHD
  • Aging Concerns
  • Anxiety
  • Aspergers
  • Attachment Theory
  • Autism
  • Bipolar
  • Body Image Issues
  • Burnout
  • Cancer
  • Chronic Pain or Illness
  • Codependency
  • Contemplative
  • Cultural and Systemic Oppression
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Disorder (DD)
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Family Caregiving
  • Family Conflict
  • Feminist
  • Gambling Addiction
  • Gender Identity
  • Historical Trauma
  • Immigration / Acculturation
  • Insomnia
  • Internet Addiction
  • Interpersonal
  • Intervention
  • LGBTQ Issues
  • Loss or Grief
  • Men’s Issues
  • Obesity
  • OCD
  • Panic
  • Parenting
  • Personal Growth
  • Personality Disorders
  • Political Climate
  • Polyamorous and Open Relationships
  • PTSD
  • Racial Identity
  • Relational
  • Relationship / Marriage Issues
  • Schizophrenia
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Social Phobia
  • Spirituality
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma
  • Women’s Issues
  • Humanistic
  • Person Centered Therapy
  • Sand Tray
  • Individuals
  • Fixed Term
  • Long Term (Face to Face)
  • Online Therapy
  • Short Term (Face to Face)
  • Telephone

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