About me
Are you sick of feeling anxious, stuck and limited in life?
Maybe you're struggling with anxiety in social situations? Perhaps you're holding yourself back at work because of imposter syndrome? Or you have a phobia that's distressing and limiting you. Maybe you've been trying for a long time to 'get over it', but you're still struggling and don't know what to do.
Hi, I'm Lauren, a highly experienced hypnotherapist. I've helped many clients overcome problems like this and I'd love to help you too.
I combine hypnotherapy with integrative psychotherapy, using only evidence-based techniques and drawing from a range of therapeutic theories to tailor therapy uniquely to you, so you get the results you are looking for.
Approaches I use include:
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ('ACT')
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy ('CBT')
- Somatic therapies, including Polyvagal theory and tapping
- Transactional Analysis
- Gestalt
- Psychodynamic approaches
- Mindfulness
- Breathwork
Most importantly, I provide a safe, warm, empathetic and non-judgemental space, connecting fully with you, so that no issue is too embarrassing and you feel secure to make the changes you want to make.
Issues I work with include:
- Anxiety issues of all kinds, including generalised anxiety
- Panic attacks
- Social Anxiety
- Stress and overwhelm
- Low confidence
- Fear of presenting/public speaking
- Phobias, including fear of flying, fear of driving, agoraphobia, medical phobias, e.g. needles, animal phobias, e.g. snakes, spiders or dogs, fear of childbirth or pregnancy (tokophobia)
- Trauma, including childhood trauma
- Depression and low mood
- Burnout
- Infertility
- Chronic fatigue/ME and Long Covid
- Migraines
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome 'IBS'
- Procrastination
- Emotional eating and struggles with weight
- Habits like nail-biting
- Smoking cessation
This list isn't exhaustive, it's merely the most common issues I have worked with, so if your issues isn't on the list above, please get in touch to see if it's something I can help you with.
Fertility Issues
If you are struggling with infertility, I offer a mind-body programme incorporating evidence-based methods for reducing stress and anxiety, resolving any subconscious blocks to pregnancy, and enhancing the mind-body connection to help you get into your optimal fertile state, whether you are trying naturally or using fertility treatment, such as IVF.
I am also very experienced at working with clients on the emotional and psychological toll that struggling to conceive brings, and can support you through treatment or trying naturally to conceive.
I get it
I have worked with many clients to help them make the positive, lasting changes they desire and I have a real depth of knowledge and understanding of the issues I work with people on. But I also get it from a personal perspective as somebody with lived experience, who has previously suffered from severe anxiety from childhood until well into adult life and has suffered the pain and sadness of infertility. So if you choose to work with me, you not only get a highly-trained and experienced hypnotherapist, you get someone fully on your side, who truly understands what you're going through and has a strong commitment to help you get to where you want to be.
Ways you can work with me
I see clients in my comfortable therapy room in Fulham, London, SW6, just one minute walk from Putney Bridge Station.
I also work online via Zoom if you prefer to see me from the comfort of your own home.
Training, qualifications & experience
Professional Qualifications and Registrations
- Certificate in Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy from the National College of Hypnosis and Psychotherapy.
- Certified Hypnotic Fertility Practitioner with Easibirthing®
- Certified Hypnotic Birthing Practitioner with Easibirthing®
- Member of the National Society for Talking Therapies (NSTT)
- Registered with the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC)
- I commit to ongoing annual trainings so I can continue to best meet the needs of my clients and have undertaken additional training in specialist areas including anxiety, infertility, hypnobirthing and birth trauma.
I undertake regular supervision to ensure you get the very best service.
I also hold a Masters Degree, MA (Cantab), in English Literature from the University of Cambridge.
Prior to training in hypnotherapy and psychotherapy I worked in financial services in the City of London, so I am very familiar with the challenges of stressful and high-pressured work environments.
Member organisations
The CNHC encompasses many types of alternative therapy, including hypnotherapy.
In order to be admitted to the register a practitioner must have studied to the National Occupational Standards for that profession/discipline, or have reached the equivalent of the National Occupational Standards through other relevant training or at least three years of experience and been assessed by their peers.
A practitioner must also have professional insurance and agree to abide by the CNHC Code of Conduct, Performance and Ethics.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of hypnotherapy I deal with
info Information about health conditions (*)
Hypnotherapy can enhance the well-being of individuals diagnosed with serious medical conditions, but should not take the place of medical treatment and advice. If you have been diagnosed with - or suspect you may have - any of these conditions, please speak to your doctor before starting hypnotherapy.
Other areas of hypnotherapy I deal with
Infertility
Decision-making
Long Covid
Therapies offered
Fees
£100.00 - £140.00
Free initial telephone session
Additional information
I offer a free initial phone consultation of up to 30 minutes.
For therapy sessions, my fees for private clients are:
- Initial session (80-90 minutes) - £130
- Follow-up sessions (50-60 minutes) - £100
- Fertile Mind, Fertile You fertility programme of 8 sessions plus supporting resources - £750
- Smoking cessation - £190
If you see me at the London Wellbeing Centre the fees are:
- Initial session (80-90 minutes) - £140
- Follow-up sessions (50-60 minutes) - £110
