Laurence Millard

I currently have availability on:

• Monday afternoons online
• Thursday afternoons online
• Wednesday afternoons online
• Friday morning and early afternoon in person in Cambridge 

Feel free to get in touch if these slots do not work for you as I might have some flexibility.

 I am a qualified Psychodynamic therapist and Coach, and I work as well as Mental Health and Wellbeing Consultant, mainly at Cambridge university. I have over 2000 hours of experience of coaching neurodivergent individuals.

Every therapist and coach works differently. When seeking support, it can be difficult to navigate the large number of professionals available online. It is natural to wonder: How do I choose? Who is the person behind the website? And how do I know if I can trust them?

In both therapy and coaching, this trust has a name: the therapeutic alliance or the coach–coachee relationship.

It is this relationship that allows the work to take shape. In therapy, it means creating a safe space where you can feel welcomed, heard, and free to bring what you need. In coaching, it involves establishing a clear and supportive partnership that encourages reflection, autonomy, and action. This trust cannot be assumed; it is built gradually, at a pace that feels right for you.

My work is grounded in two main approaches:

• Psychodynamic Therapy

• Coaching Focused-Therapy

My two approaches are Neurodiversity informed

My work is always tailored to your unique way of thinking, feeling, and experiencing the world. I deeply believe that change emerges from being truly seen, understood, and supported, especially if life has not always offered you that experience.

I work with a wide range of issues, maybe you feel like you constantly have to adapt, hide your difficulties, or “put on a mask” to meet professional or social expectations. Maybe something feels painful, repetitive, or too heavy to carry alone. This distress can take many forms: anxiety, panic, depression, stress, difficulties at work, family tensions, grief, separation, illness… Sometimes, it is the body that speaks through pain, tension, fatigue, or other physical symptoms. 

My Psychodynamic Counselling Approach 

Psychodynamic work is based on a simple principle: not everything we feel, think, or do is fully conscious. Our current difficulties often have their roots in early experiences, particularly in childhood, or in long-standing patterns that have developed over time. 

What I offer: I pay close attention to what lies beneath the surface: your emotions, recurring patterns, relationships, the parts of you that remain in the background or feel unclear, and what your body may be expressing. By developing this inner awareness and understanding how past experiences or buried emotions continue to influence your present life, you can begin to discover new ways of relating to yourself and to the world. 

The therapeutic relationship is central to this work. I offer a compassionate presence, a safe and containing framework, and a collaborative relationship. You can expect curiosity, empathy, a gentle form of challenge, and a space where whatever emerges is welcome.

My approach in Coaching focused Therapy

This approach has proven particularly effective for professionals, including those who identify as neurodivergent, in managing stress, overcoming career obstacles and work-related anxiety, and gaining clarity and confidence so they can grow, improve work–life balance, and thrive in their careers.

Coaching-Focused Therapy combines goal-oriented coaching with the depth of psychodynamic therapy. We’ll work on your goals and actions while exploring emotional blocks and patterns that hold you back. This blend often leads to faster, more lasting change, helping you understand obstacles and create a clear, realistic plan to move forward.

What I offer:  I can tailor the sessions to suit your needs: 

• More coaching (action, goals, performance) 

• More therapy (emotions, trauma, patterns) 

• Or a balanced mix of both 

Everyone is unique, and your support will be too. I’ll be by your side throughout the process, with care, understanding, and commitment.

In my practice, the first session is usually held online, even if you are considering face-to-face sessions thereafter. It is an initial assessment of your needs and goals you want to achieve and an opportunity for us to review the service agreement, fees, and practical arrangements together. 

In Psychodynamic Counselling, the work is generally open-ended usually take place weekly, on a fixed day and time agreed together based on our mutual availability. This time and space are dedicated to you, it is, in a way, an appointment with yourself.

Coaching focused Therapy is offered in series of 6, 12, or 20 sessions. Sessions can take place weekly or fortnight, and I recommend a fixed day and time to provide a safe and predictable framework.