You may be coming with a specific issue — or with a sense of being held back by unhelpful thoughts, painful feelings, or difficult behaviours. Even if life looks ‘fine’ from the outside, it may not feel so good from the inside.

Common questions at the start of therapy

• Do your relationships follow repeating patterns?
• Do you keep finding yourself in unpleasant situations?
• Are you struggling to cope with adverse events?
• Do you struggle to control your behaviour?
Do you suffer from sudden states of anger or fear?
• Do you struggle to contain your feelings?
• Do you wish you felt differently about situations?
• Do you struggle with your sexual or gender identity?
• Are you troubled by thoughts, dreams or fantasies (sexual/non-sexual)?
• Do you find yourself being pulled back into difficult things from your past?
• Are you struggling to process feelings from a toxic relationship?
• Do you worry you might be bringing toxicity to your relationships?
• Do you try hard, but never seem to succeed?
• Are you always in a rush? Are things ever good enough? Are you constantly let down by other people?
• Do you find yourself living old feelings?
• Do you find yourself putting other people first?
• Do you find yourself trying to hold things together, yet feel no one really sees or knows you?
• Are you successful on paper, but unable to achieve intimate relationships?
• Does something about your life feel intolerable?
• Are you coping with grief or illness?
• Have you recently had bad news?

Talking to friends or family can be helpful, but sometimes these relationships are part of what maintains the difficulty — or they simply don’t offer the safety or depth you need to really examine the situation. That’s when it’s time to talk to someone impartial.

I offer a free initial online or phone consultation. You are very welcome to get in touch with a question or to arrange a time to speak.

My belief is that life is about pursuing vitality while maintaining our capacity for introspection and curiosity. Together, we will form a therapeutic alliance that is focused on finding meaningful and lasting solutions.

Before becoming a therapist, I worked on medical and scientific software and carried out academic research in the fields of psychology, robotics, and artificial intelligence.

I am a Trainee Psychotherapist, currently a student member of the BACP and a Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy Trainee (UKATA), working under clinical supervision. I am also recognised by IARTT to practice the Rewind trauma technique. I see clients face-to-face in Deansgate, Heaton Chapel (Stockport) and online.

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Hello, I'm Lauren.

I am a psychotherapist in training working in Transactional Analysis (TA), and I am endorsed to practice. I offer both face-to-face short-term and long-term counselling in the Manchester area, as well as online.

Whether you are struggling with something specific or looking to better understand yourself, I aim to create a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space where you are welcomed to talk freely and feel supported as you explore whatever's on your mind. You might feel stuck, lost, or unsure of how to move forward. At times, this can be the result of circumstances beyond our control; other times, it may come from being caught in familiar patterns of behaviour. Through therapy, we can work to change how we relate to these challenges—shifting the way we think about them and exploring new ways of responding. I believe that gaining greater awareness of how the past influences the present can open the door to emotional growth, deeper understanding, and meaningful change.

I have worked with those involved in the Criminal Justice System for over fifteen years in both the charity and public sector, including as a qualified Probation Officer. My approach is grounded in empathy, compassion, and a strong belief in each person's capacity for change.

I offer a free 20-minute introductory call where we can get to know each other a little more. This gives you the opportunity to discuss the reasons why you've come to therapy and to ask me any questions that you might have about how therapy works and what can be expected during our sessions.

I am a student member of the BACP and UKATA, working under supervision.

Whilst I prefer to work face-to-face, I am able to offer and facilitate online work too.

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