Trauma-sensitive Cognitive Hypnotherapist - NLP - Somatic Practitioner - PSYCH-K® Facilitator - Attachment Lens
Hello, I’m Laura.
I am a healing arts practitioner trained as a Cognitive Hypnotherapist, NeuroLinguistic Programming Practitioner (NLP), PSYCH-K® Facilitator and Somatic Movement Educator.
Through trauma-sensitive guided trance work and somatic integration, I support people to move past blockages, self-sabotaging beliefs and behaviours, to let go of the resentments and the stories that no longer serve them.
My practice as a Bodyworker and Somatic Movement Educator are great allies in helping me work from an embodied place and with an understanding of nervous system (dys)regulation. This supports integrated, embodied and lasting transformation.
I’m trained in Carmen Spagnola’s Trauma-sensitive facilitation method (levels 1-3) weaving attachment, somatics, and justice. I am committed to creating a safe and inclusive space and actively welcome all people.
My approach is also influenced by Hakomi, a mindfulness and somatic based approach to psychotherapy that centres Loving Kindness, fostering a safe and nurturing environment for the therapeutic process to unfold.
As someone who has experienced multiple heath complexities, I’m forever curious about the relationship and interactions between our emotional states, nervous system function, and our immune system - also know as psychoneuroimmunology - and how we can use brain plasticity and nervous system regulation to support greater regulation, symptom management and healing.
My approach is transpersonal, meaning that we work on physical, mental, emotional and spiritual levels, guided by your needs and sensibilities.
Walking along this path takes much courage. I honour this deeply in all those that I work with.
I support clients on a short, medium, and long term basis.
Please feel free to book in a no-commitment discovery call if you’d like to decide whether my approach might be a good fit.
>Read about my training, therapeutic educational background and manner of approach
I offer a professional and confidential service in a warm, quiet and therapeutic environment.
I work with clients on a short to long term basis. Some people may only need just a handful of sessions. Others may want to work more deeply and for longer together. We meet weekly or fortnightly initially, with more spaciousness an option later in the process, for on-going support and accountancy if desired.
We work at a speed that feels good for you and I incorporate:
Cognitive Hypnotherapy - from a framework of Evolutionary Psychology, Positive Psychology, Cognitive theory and NLP
Somatic Practice from a Polyvagal perspective for nervous system regulation and re-patterning
Parts work
on-going reflection and integration, based in mindful somatic therapy
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)
PSYCH-K®
homework, including bespoke recordings
I work online and in person and offer support with:
low self-esteem
stress & anxiety
attachment & inner child wounding
embracing change and life transitions
low mood and negative self-talk
resentment - forgiveness work
nervous system regulation - from a polyvagal perspective
managing pain and chronic health conditions
dysregulated eating
fears & phobias
stopping smoking
Pricing:
£90.00 / session
The first session lasts up to 90 minutes. We take time to discuss your personal histories, needs, aims, wider context and any pertinent information for our work.
Other sessions last around 60-75mins
Payments for sessions are requested within 24 hours of the session taking place.
Lower-cost sessions:
I hold a number of low-cost sessions for those on lower income each month. Please reach out if you would like to discuss this.
Access:
Please note that whilst my office is on the ground floor, there is a step to get into the building and the bathroom is only accessible via a steep flight of stairs.
I offer appointments online, via zoom.
Please reach out with any access questions.
I abide by the social model of disability.
- Scope of Practice -
My therapeutic practice is guided by clear guidelines and ethics. As a member of the NCH and QCHPA there are certain individuals who I cannot work with. My work should not be considered a substitute for adequate medical supervision or emergency mental health support
I’m afraid I’m not able to work with you if you have ever been diagnosed with the following conditions:
Epilepsy
Psychosis, Personality Disorder, Bi-Polar Disorder, Schizophrenia
Narcolepsy