- Person-centred work
- Gestalt techniques
- Solution-focused steps
About Lauren
Lauren Percival is an integrative psychotherapist and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She has three years of professional practice and works with people facing issues such as depression, anxiety, work-related stress, relationship difficulties, loss and young adult concerns.
She uses several therapy styles together rather than one fixed method. That means sessions can include person-centred listening, Gestalt work that focuses on present experience, transactional analysis to look at interaction patterns, and brief solution-focused techniques aimed at practical steps. Lauren aims to be straightforward and respectful in sessions.
People often come to her when life feels overwhelming - for example after big changes, ongoing low mood, trouble sleeping, or feeling stuck in work or relationships. She also supports those dealing with grief, anger, identity or intimacy questions, and issues linked to addictions and eating concerns.
Her approach is collaborative. Clients talk about what matters to them and set short-term goals or topics to work on. Sessions can include talking, noticing patterns in the moment, and trying small experiments between appointments.
Lauren works from the BACP ethical framework and treats clients as equals. She offers help in English and practises in the United Kingdom. To begin she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Lauren draws on a small set of evidence-based techniques and explains them plainly so clients know what to expect. Person-centred work focuses on attentive listening and reflecting what you say to help you make sense of difficult feelings; it suits people wanting a steady, conversational space to talk through problems. Gestalt-style work pays attention to present experience and bodily reactions to help notice patterns that repeat in relationships or daily life. Brief solution-focused methods concentrate on clear, short-term goals and small practical steps that can be tried between sessions.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Lauren collaborates with each client to decide which methods fit their goals and temperament. She reviews progress together and adjusts the focus if something is not helping.
The exact session formats offered are not specified here, so confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around study, work or travel, reduce time spent on commuting, and allow quieter check-ins when a short session is useful. Some formats need less bandwidth or no camera, while others allow more in-the-moment interaction; discussing preferences at the first meeting helps choose what will work best.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with depression, anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, grief and many common life difficulties including young adult issues.
What is her general therapy style?
She practises an integrative approach drawing on person-centred, Gestalt, transactional analysis and brief solution-focused methods to match each person's needs.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional practice working with people from varied ages and backgrounds.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in the United Kingdom.
Can I have sessions in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she take international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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