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Lauren  Baxendale

Lauren Baxendale

BACP

United Kingdom

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Calm, practical support for anxiety and change

  • Client-centred approach
  • Five years' experience
  • BACP registration

About Lauren

Lauren Baxendale is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who focuses on stress, anxiety and panic-related difficulties. She also supports people dealing with low mood, changes in life circumstances, low self-esteem and struggles with motivation. Lauren writes simply and directly, recognising that reaching out can feel worrying and that small steps matter.

She works from a client-centred approach, so sessions are shaped around the person's priorities and pace. Lauren treats people as the experts in their own lives and aims to build a calm, respectful space for honest conversation. Practical coping ideas and clear next steps are offered when useful, and time is taken to notice what already helps.

With five years' experience and BACP registration, Lauren has worked with a range of concerns including relationship strain, grief, trauma, addictions and sleep problems. She draws on that experience to support clients through specific problems and wider life transitions. The focus is on what people want to change and how to make steady progress.

Sessions tend to be straightforward and conversational, with attention to small, manageable goals. Lauren encourages people to practice new ways of coping between meetings and to review what is working. Her aim is to help clients build confidence and clearer routines that fit their everyday lives.

To begin, Lauren asks people to reflect on what matters most to them and what they hope to feel differently. She supports practical steps for moving forward and checks in on progress as things change.

Client-centred work adapted for online support

Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person as an expert in their own life. The therapist reflects what the client says, asks clarifying questions and helps the person identify their own goals and next steps. This approach suits issues like anxiety, low mood and difficulties with self-esteem because it builds confidence in the person's own problem-solving.

Lauren emphasises a collaborative process where approach and pace are agreed together. Finding the right way of working is part of therapy, so she will check in and adjust methods according to the client's needs, goals and preferences. That shared planning helps clients feel involved and respected throughout the process.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around daily life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people join from different locations without rearranging the whole day. These practical benefits often help clients keep momentum and apply what they practise between meetings.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCommunication problemsControl issuesDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Lauren help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety including panic-related difficulties, low mood, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include relationship strain, sleep and addiction issues.

What is her therapeutic style like?

She uses a client-centred approach that follows the person's priorities and pace. Sessions are conversational and focus on what the client wants to change.

How much professional experience does she have?

Lauren has five years of professional experience working with a range of concerns such as anxiety, depression, grief and addictions.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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