Welcome, I’m Lauren
Hi everyone, I’m Lauren, a Psychotherapist from Ayrshire, Scotland and the founder of Wishing Wellness.
I am passionate about working with people to build confidence to be unapologetically themselves. Life can be tough and finding your voice to ask for what you need is so important.
A little bit about me…
Discovery purpose in therapy
I love being a therapist. Before this role I didn’t know where I fit, my purpose, or know what truly fulfilled my desire to help people. I found my passion in therapy. Working with people to boost their confidence and work through the anxiety that holds them back has been life-changing for me.
Coming from a place of personal understanding of anxiety and the devastating ripple effects of mental health, I believe everyone desires the right to support.
Professional experience
I have worked in an education and therapeutic capacity for over twelve years, in various charities, councils, schools and universities. I am a fully accredited member of BACP (British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists), insured by Holistic and I have Supervision twice monthly to support my own practice. As well as working in my own private practice, I provide counselling for a secondary school two days a week.
Outside of work, you'll find me with my three dogs—Rufus, an Airedale Terrier, and Jonah and Freddie, my Miniature Dachshunds.
I love to read and I have at least two books on the go at all times. One is typically work-related whilst the other provides me with some light relief.
Attending weekly Pilates is one of my non-negotiables. Finding myself at a desk most of the week, moving my body is essential for both my mental and physical health.
Exploring new places is where I feel the biggest sense of freedom. There’s nothing better than soaking up diverse cultures, experiences and branching out to new opportunities. One standout memory is adventuring on a dog sled in the freezing -35 temperatures of Banff, Canada.
Life beyond therapy
Certifications
Postgraduate Diploma – Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Master of Arts – Psychology
Accredited Facilitator – Belief Coding®
Accredited Member – BACP (British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy)
Uncommon Knowledge - The Rewind Technique (Trauma)
CPCAB Endorsed – Walk & Talk Therapy
Certified – Breath Coach
The British Psychological Society – Certificate in Clinical Supervision
