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Lauren  Baxendale

Therapist / counsellor · United Kingdom

Lauren Baxendale BACP

Compassionate counsellor for life changes

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  • Experience5 years
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • SessionsOnline
  • Client centred approach
  • Focus on wellbeing
  • Practical steps

About Lauren

Lauren Baxendale works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, low mood and life changes. She helps with confidence, motivation and self-esteem. Lauren also supports people facing relationship strain, grief, addiction concerns and issues around sleep and eating.

She uses a client-centred style that keeps the person in focus. Sessions are built around listening, reflecting and following what matters most to the client. Lauren treats people as experts in their own lives and helps them draw on their strengths to move forward.

Her background includes five years of professional practice in the United Kingdom. She holds BACP, which is the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy credential listed in her profile.

In conversation she aims to make things straightforward and practical. People can expect calm listening, gentle questioning and help to identify small steps that fit into everyday life. Work may include looking at patterns, tackling unhelpful self-talk and building routines that support mood and sleep.

Lauren encourages people who are unsure about therapy to try a short course of sessions and reassess what helps. She asks clients to set simple, clear goals and checks progress together as they go.

Client-centred support for online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy places the person at the heart of the work. The counsellor listens without judgement, reflects what they hear and follows the client's priorities. This approach helps with stress, anxiety, low mood and confidence by making space for the client to find their own answers and strengths.

The counsellor aims to build a steady alliance by asking open questions and offering empathic feedback. Together they explore what feels most useful, set simple goals and review progress. Finding the right way of working is part of the process and the therapist will collaborate on which methods suit each person's needs and preferences.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around daily life, reduce travel time and allow quicker check-ins on busy days. It can also let people choose sessions that match their energy level, such as a shorter check-in when needed or a longer conversation when there is more time.

Professional registration

  • BACP United Kingdom · No. 395528

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Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCommunication problemsControl issuesDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

BACP · United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Lauren focus on?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and coping with life changes, along with self-esteem, motivation and related issues such as sleep, eating and addiction concerns.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is client-centred, which means she listens closely and follows what matters to the client while helping them find their own solutions.

What experience does she bring?

Lauren has five years of professional practice in the United Kingdom working with common mental health and life-transition concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

She lists BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are offered and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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