Lauren Jenkins

I currently have availability on weekday afternoons and evenings, offering sessions online, by telephone, through home visits, and as walk-and-talk therapy in nature.

My approach is warm, compassionate and humanistic, with the belief that you are the expert on your own experience. I aim to offer a safe, non-judgemental space where you can slow things down, explore what is happening beneath the surface and begin to understand yourself with greater kindness and clarity.

I work integratively, drawing primarily from Person-Centred Therapy, Transactional Analysis and Gestalt approaches. This means our work is shaped around you rather than following a one-size-fits-all method. We might explore patterns in relationships, thoughts and feelings, past experiences, the messages you have learned about yourself, or what is happening for you in the here and now.

I have a particular interest in anxiety, depression, fertility, self-awareness and helping people reconnect with themselves when they have become overwhelmed, stuck or disconnected from what they need.

I believe therapy can be both gentle and challenging. I will work alongside you with curiosity, honesty and compassion, supporting you to develop a deeper understanding of yourself and make changes that feel authentic to you.

Reaching out for therapy can feel daunting, particularly if you are unsure where to begin. You do not need to arrive with the right words or a clear idea of what you want to work on. We can begin with wherever you are.

Sessions offer you dedicated time and space to talk openly about the things that may be difficult to share elsewhere. I will listen without judgement and work collaboratively with you, at a pace that feels manageable.

You may be experiencing anxiety, overwhelm, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, life changes, difficult past experiences, or simply a sense that something does not feel quite right. You may also be looking for greater self-understanding and a stronger connection with who you are and what you want from your life.

My style is relational and down-to-earth. Therapy with me is not about being analysed or told what to do; it is about creating a genuine therapeutic relationship where we can explore your experiences together.

I offer counselling through Ren Therapies, with sessions available online as well as home visits and walk-and-talk therapy where appropriate.

It is important you feel like I am the right therapist for you. 

I offer a free 20 minute telephone consultation, to give you the opportunity to meet me before a full session is booked.