Lauren Baxendale , BACP

Lauren Baxendale is a UK-based counsellor with five years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, low mood and challenges with self-esteem. She works with those facing relationship strain, addiction concerns, grief, and life changes. Lauren also supports people dealing with sleep and eating difficulties, career worries, and feelings of emptiness or isolation.

She practises in a client-centred way, believing the person knows their story best. Sessions focus on listening carefully and reflecting what matters to the client. The aim is to uncover strengths and build practical steps that feel manageable.

Lauren uses straightforward conversation rather than jargon. She helps people set small goals and try new ways of coping, one step at a time. Typical work might include talking through thought patterns, trying different responses to stress, or planning changes that fit a person’s life.

Her background emphasises respect for each person’s experience and a steady, supportive approach. She draws on five years of practice in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.

People come to her for many reasons - from midlife reflection to addiction recovery to parenting strain. Lauren aims to create a space where clients can be honest about what is hard, notice the small shifts they make, and plan what comes next.

Client-centred approaches and online therapy options

Client-centred therapy is about listening closely and putting the person's goals first. The therapist reflects what a person says, helps them notice their strengths, and works alongside them to decide what to change. This approach can help with anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, self-esteem and the stress of life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Lauren will discuss different ways of working and together they will choose what fits the client's needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process that can change as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make counselling more flexible. Video calls let people see body language and hold longer sessions. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging suit shorter check-ins, quick reflections, or people who find writing easier than speaking. These options help fit counselling around work, family life and daily routines.