- Person-centred approach
- Practical coping strategies
- Peri-natal support focus
About Lauren
Lauren Heenan is a counsellor who helps people facing anxiety, stress and relationship strain. She is familiar with panic disorder and panic attacks and supports people dealing with low self-esteem, grief, and changes around parenthood. Lauren speaks English and practises in the United Kingdom. She holds BACP and NCPS credentials and has five years of experience in the field.
Lauren creates a calm space for clients to talk through what feels hard. She aims for open, non-judgemental conversations where feelings and fears can be named. The first step can feel difficult and she acknowledges the courage it takes to sign up for help.
Her background includes work with stress, trauma and peri-natal mental health, and she often helps people who are coping with life changes or relationship problems. Lauren uses practical conversation and listening to help people identify patterns and small steps forward.
She draws on a mix of approaches tailored to each person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to look at thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person’s experience and strengths while Solution-Focused methods encourage setting simple, achievable goals.
Lauren’s style blends reflective listening with active planning. She works collaboratively to set aims and reviews progress together. Before booking, people should confirm current session options and scheduling details.
How these approaches work in online therapy
Client-Centred Therapy centres on listening and understanding the person’s experience. The counsellor reflects what is said and helps the client name feelings and strengths, which can help with shame, low self-esteem and relationship worries.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses practical exercises and small experiments to reduce anxiety and manage panic symptoms, and it often includes simple homework to practice new skills between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist discusses goals, preferences and practical concerns and then recommends which methods to try. Decisions are reviewed as progress is made, making the process collaborative rather than fixed.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not listed in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also let people join from a quieter place or use audio-only calls when that better suits concentration or bandwidth. Registered or accredited professionals can explain which format they offer and help fit sessions into everyday life.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems can I bring to therapy?
Lauren works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, panic disorder and panic attacks, depression, relationship difficulties, grief and peri-natal mental health.
How would you describe your way of working?
Her style is conversational and collaborative. She combines listening with practical exercises and goal-setting to help people make small, manageable changes.
What is her professional background?
She has five years of experience and has supported people with trauma, self-esteem and relationship issues, including work around peri-natal mental health.
What credentials does she hold and where does she practise?
She holds BACP and NCPS credentials and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
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 if I want to try therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.