Hi, I'm Lauren, a fully qualified counsellor/psychotherapist and founder of Embracing Change, offering online therapy sessions across the UK. I am also an Accredited Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy; MBACP (Accred).
About Me
As a Certified Specialist in Family Estrangement, I work with individuals experiencing family estrangement or difficult family dynamics. You are not alone. We unravel this together and explore the impact of estrangement on you and how you can move forward to lead a healthier, more fulfilled life. I use trauma-informed skills and interventions to help you heal from relational wounds.
I started Embracing Change after recognising through my personal experience that family estrangements go against our core assumptions. Sometimes what we expect from those we are supposed to be close to, can give rise to feelings of loss, sadness, and grief. Yet very few of us talk openly about it. I know how isolating it can feel when family relationships are strained or absent, especially if they’re tied to unresolved negative experiences or trauma.
Your Path to Healing
My personal history of estrangement with both my parents in different contexts led me to where I am today. My father was absent throughout my life and my mother became absent in various chapters and struggled to meet her own needs which impacted her, as well as the rest of the family. Growing up in this environment left me feeling isolated and different to those around me.
After many twists and turns, I navigated the complexities of this journey and found my path. These invaluable experiences help me to support others facing similar physical or emotional absences, difficult family dynamics, personal challenges in everyday life, or key milestones when family support is limited. The overall goal with my counselling is for you to break the pattern of unhealthy dynamics, so life becomes less complicated and more enjoyable.
This empowers you to take the path to healing, so you can embark on a new healthier way of life that is enriching for you and your relationships. Throughout my counselling career, I have successfully supported countless clients to heal from trauma, love and loss. It would be an honour to help you too. Contact me today.
Get in Touch
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