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Lauren Gordon

Therapist / counsellor · United Kingdom

Lauren GordonBACP

Warm client-centred counsellor for pregnancy journeys

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  • Experience7 years
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • SessionsOnline
  • Client-centred approach
  • BACP registered
  • Seven years experience

About Lauren

Lauren Gordon welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure about the next step. She offers a calm, respectful space for those dealing with stress, anxiety, low self‑esteem, relationship strain, grief, trauma and other challenges related to parenting, identity and life changes. Lauren uses straightforward, practical conversation to help people notice what matters and try small changes that make daily life easier.

She works from a client-centred approach, which means conversations focus on the person in front of her and their priorities. Sessions are shaped by what each person needs rather than a fixed agenda. Lauren listens without judgement and helps people make sense of painful feelings and difficult choices.

Lauren has seven years of professional experience in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She has supported people through anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship issues as well as concerns such as ADHD, body image and caring for someone with chronic illness.

In practice she tailors the pace and focus to each person. That can mean slower work on past loss, practical steps for coping with anxiety, or coaching-style conversations about goals and motivation. She aims to leave people with clearer ideas and manageable next steps.

To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions that suit their timetable. Lauren uses a subscription model for sessions which can be cancelled at any time, and she works in English throughout.

How client-centred work translates to online therapy

Client-centred therapy puts the person's experience at the heart of the work. It focuses on listening carefully, reflecting back what matters, and letting the person lead the topics and pace. This approach helps with anxiety, low self‑esteem, relationship worries and the emotional sides of pregnancy and childbirth decisions.

The approach is collaborative by nature. The therapist will talk with the person about their goals and preferences and try different ways of working together. Finding the best fit is part of the process, and adjustments are made as needs and circumstances change.

Specific session formats are not listed in the provided biography, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments around childcare, work or medical appointments and can reduce travel time. It also allows shorter check-ins when a full session is not needed. Registered or accredited professionals can tailor online conversations to focus on breathing and grounding, planning practical next steps, or longer therapeutic work depending on what each person needs.

Professional registration

  • BACP United Kingdom · No. 389826

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersAnger managementCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Credentials

BACP · United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns can I bring to sessions?

You can talk about stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and relationship difficulties. Lauren also supports people with parenting worries, LGBT issues, self‑esteem, eating concerns and caregiving strain.

What is Lauren's style of therapy like?

She uses a client-centred style that focuses on your priorities and pace. Conversations aim to clarify feelings and find practical next steps you can try between sessions.

How much experience does the counsellor have?

Lauren has seven years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom. Her work has covered anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and parenting related concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can I work with this counsellor from outside the UK?

International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are arranged for people based in the United Kingdom.

How much do sessions cost?

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

What do I need to do to start therapy?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule appointments according to the therapist's availability.

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