Lara Black

I currently have availability for new clients within my practice, to begin working together either in May or from the middle of June 2026. 

I am available for online or telephone sessions on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings after 5pm or Saturday mornings.

Rooted in compassionate curiosity and guided by Humanistic principles, I help people heal emotional wounds, develop self-acceptance, rebuild self-esteem and restore their inner sense of safety. 

As an Integrative therapist, I tailor my approach to meet you where you are. I work in collaboration with you. I will listen to how you experience the world, what challenges you are facing, what you would like to overcome and achieve. Together, we will find a way forward that feels right for you.

I have extensive experience working with individuals struggling with complex grief and bereavement, trauma, anxiety, depression and addiction. I also have a experience working with Highly Sensitive People.

Since completing my foundational therapeutic training in humanistic, psychodynamic and CBT approaches, I have deepened my learning in the following;

Trauma Informed Practice

Working with and overcoming shame

Hakomi Mindfulness psychotherapy

Somatic Experiencing

Psychosynthesis psychotherapy

Shadow work

Inner-child work

Overcoming addictive behaviours

Focussing and parts work

Polyvagal Theory and nervous system regulation

I wholeheartedly believe in the power of this work, and it is a privilege to witness the positive transformation that can occur. 

As a psychotherapist and counsellor, I offer both short-term and long-term sessions, there is no pressure to sign up to a certain amount of sessions. 

Finding the right therapist for you can be time-consuming but, in my experience, this makes all the difference to the depth and quality of the therapeutic process. If you feel my approach resonates with you and would like to discuss working together, I look forward to hearing from you. I offer a free initial phone call to explore what you’re looking for and to allow for any questions you may have.