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About therapy with me

I’m Lauren, an open, caring and empathetic psychotherapist.

I offer both online and in-person sessions and I am located in Inverclyde, Scotland.

As a CBT therapist I work with thoughts and how they impact an individuals emotions and their behaviour. I bring in different kinds of therapy tools, techniques and methods which is known as an integrative approach. 

My aim is to support individuals in gaining a deeper understanding of themselves, while equipping them with the tools to navigate both past difficulties and present challenges. Therapy provides a safe and supportive space to explore unhelpful thought patterns, behaviours, and ways of relating to yourself and others. Through this process, you’ll begin to view situations from new perspectives and learn how to challenge limiting beliefs that may be affecting your emotional wellbeing. These skills help lay the foundation for lasting change — improving your relationship with yourself, those around you, and the wider world.

I work with a broad range of concerns, including relationship issues, low mood, stress, anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), a loss of meaning or purpose, identity challenges, and self-esteem difficulties.

While my practice is grounded in evidence-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), I take an integrative approach, drawing from various therapeutic modalities to suit each individual. These include Compassion-Focused Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), and Psychosynthesis techniques. I also have a particular interest in the mind-body connection and how it can support healing and personal growth.

I am a registered member of the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) and adhere to their ethical guidelines and professional code of practice.

I work with a wide range of issues, including:

  • Self-harm and suicidal thoughts

  • Relationship challenges

  • Divorce and separation

  • Bullying and emotional abuse

  • Loss of purpose or meaning in life

  • Personal development and growth

  • Weight concerns and body image

  • Low self-esteem and self-confidence

  • Anxiety (general, social, health-related)

  • Depression and low mood

  • Anger management

  • Sleep difficulties and insomnia

  • Stress and burnout

  • Panic attacks and phobias

  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

I have specialist experience in the following areas:

  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

    • Relationship Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

    • Paedophilic Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

    • Pure Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

    • Sexual Orientation Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

    • Contamination Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

    • Harm Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

    • Morality or Religion Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

    • Responsibility Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

  • Intrusive thoughts

  • Anxiety-related conditions

  • Low self-esteem and confidence

"Mental health is not a destination but a process. It's about how you drive, not where you're going. The therapist is like a driving instructor, not a chauffeur."

— Noam Shpancer