Lauren Kriwald Neuro-Inclusive Counselling

Welcome
I’m Lauren, a neurodiverse counsellor working with all neurotypes.
Having spent a year of my five year practice working exclusively with AuDHD clients, the integration of my experience and training into my base humanistic approach has lent itself to clearer, more compassionate and effective ways of working with all client groups.
I offer a calm safe space where together we can slow things down and find clarity on what’s brought you to seek counselling.
My authenticity and inclusive approach help create a non-judgemental environment. Here, your whole being and experience is welcome.
Therapeutic Approach
Drawing from many theories and ways of working my core intention is to help build transformative relationships from which you can grow, heal and experience lasting change.
From wherever we may begin, we will work at your pace towards goals we can identify and agree together.
Neurodiverse-Informed Therapy
My integration of more recent findings in the ways our nervous system can dictate the thoughts, feelings and beliefs that match its different states, has transformed my ND-informed approach.
Stemming from the work of Deb Dana, her application of polyvagal theory is key in the space I offer; allowing greater calm and clarity in the moment, as well as an understanding of the deeper levels of universal and neurodiverse experiencing.
From personal and professional experience, I share tools and insights in navigating the obstacles and celebrations of day-to-day living.
My approach is trauma-informed, explores mindfulness and holds self-compassion and using the body as a resource at the centre of my work.
Areas of experience
– Anxiety + depression
– Addiction
– ND-informed counselling + navigating ND assessment
– Chronic stress + fatigue
– Breakdowns / breakthroughs
– Transitional support with stages of life – education / work / family
– Low self-esteem
– Identity, stuckness + creativity
– LGBTQ+ and sexuality
– Relationships, friendship + social settings
– Bereavement + loss
In Closing
I have a vibrantly optimistic outlook on life, with room for the hardship and shadow that is part of life too. I run a full and busy practice with the central intention to see you outshine life’s obstacles in whichever ways feel good to you.
I travel, practice meditation and creative pursuits to nurture my own growth and joy. I work with compassion, respectful boundaries and a genuine sense of curiosity in your experience.
If you feel I may be a good fit for what you’re looking for, I offer a free 20-minute phone call to give us a chance to say hello, see how it feels to speak on the phone and allow you to ask any initial questions you may have.
I look forward to speaking with you.