Lauren Keen

I offer daytime and evening appointments Monday to Friday, with limited weekend availability for face-to-face and online sessions.

You may be feeling overwhelmed, facing a loss or change, or finding it difficult to put your own needs into words. Whatever brings you to counselling, you don’t need to have everything worked out before we begin.

I’m Lauren, a UK-trained, BACP registered person-centred counsellor with experience in charities and private practice. At Forest of the Mind Counselling Hereford, I offer a warm, welcoming space where you can feel heard and accepted, and explore what matters to you at your own pace.

My approach is rooted in empathy, honesty and respect for your individual experience. I’ll listen carefully and work alongside you as you make sense of your feelings, deepen your understanding of yourself and discover what feels right for you.

I support adults experiencing stress, anxiety, low mood, difficulties with self-esteem, life transitions, grief and loss. I also welcome autistic and other neurodivergent clients, with space to explore your experiences and what you need from counselling.

Alongside my counselling experience, I bring personal insight from living with autistic adults and children, over a decade of supporting unpaid family carers, and an understanding of the particular pressures of rural and farming life. I remain curious about what these experiences mean for you, recognising that everyone’s story is different.

At Forest of the Mind, my work is grounded in the person-centred approach developed by Carl Rogers: a belief that you know your own experience best and have the capacity for growth when met with understanding and acceptance.

You decide what we talk about and what you feel ready to share. My role is to offer an attentive, genuine relationship in which we can explore your experiences together, without judgement or pressure to reach a particular outcome.

There’s room for uncertainty, silence and feelings that are difficult to express. Over time, our work may help you recognise your needs, build self-trust and make choices that feel more your own.

Finding a counsellor you feel comfortable with matters. You’re welcome to get in touch with any questions or to explore whether working together feels right for you.