Service categories: Counselling and therapies

Service URL: http://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/counsellors/lauren-kriwald/

  Welcome

I'm Lauren, an AuDHD counsellor and ADHD certified clinical services provider.

I offer a calm safe space where together we can slow things down and find clarity on what has brought you to seek counselling.

My authenticity and inclusive approach help create a non-judgemental environment. Here, your whole being and experience is welcome.

Working with clients who suspect they may be on the spectrum or have had an ADHD or autism diagnosis, as well as bringing real human connection, I like to learn from clients about their inner beliefs and strengths to facilitate the amazing self-healing and detangling that is possible in a safe space. I bring coaching skills into my practice to help build a neurodivergence tool kit unique to your needs, to support you in navigating life and to fulfil your potential.

   Therapeutic Approach

I choose to bring my authentic self to the therapeutic relationship and let my uniqueness shine through. In choosing to build trust in this way I can be playful at times but take this therapeutic trust very seriously and keep your clinical best interest at heart.

My therapeutic approach is trauma-informed, has roots in polyvagal theory, mindfulness, using the body as a resource and explores self-compassion. From wherever we may begin, we will work at your pace towards goals we can identify and agree together.

I am also an ADHD certified clinical services provider which, in combination with applied polyvagal theory, brings useful coaching skills into the space to help build your neurodivergency tool kit.

   Areas of experience:

- Learning to thrive with neurodivergence

- Navigating a diagnosis

- Transitional support with stages of life

- Employment

- Relationships, social situations and friendships

- LGBTQ+ and sexuality

- Breakdowns / breakthroughs

- Anxiety & depression

- Low self-esteem

- Chronic stress + fatigue

- Bereavement

- Stuckness and creative blocks

   In Closing

I have a vibrantly optimistic outlook on life, with room for the hardship and shadow that is part of life too. I run a full and busy practice with the central intention to see you thrive and outshine life’s obstacles in whichever ways feel good to you.

I travel, practice meditation and creative pursuits to nurture my own growth and joy. I work with compassion, respectful boundaries and a genuine sense of curiosity in your experience.

If you feel I may be a good fit for what you're looking for, I offer a free 20-minute phone call to give us a chance to say hello, see how it feels to speak on the phone and allow you to ask any initial questions you may have.

I look forward to speaking with you.

Aimed at: Adult , Professional, Students, Young person

Referral Sources: Private Only, Yourself

Specialisms: Autism, Autism and Neurodivergent , Challenging behaviour, Has autism-specific elements, Has autism-specific elements, Learning disability

Other specialisms: AuDHD practitioner ADHD Certified Clinical Services Provider Polyvagal theory informed Trauma informed IFS