Lauren Kriwald Neuro-Inclusive Counselling

About me

Welcome

I am a neuro-inclusive counsellor – registered with BACP.

If you’re feeling stuck or overwhelmed, I welcome you to be in touch.

I draw from many theories and ways of working but my core intention is to help build transformative relationships from which you can grow, heal and experience lasting change.

My authenticity, warmth and inclusive approach help create a non-judgemental environment. Here, your whole being and experience is welcome.

I offer a calm safe space where together we can slow things down and find clarity on what has brought you to seek counselling.

I have worked with:

– clients from a wide range of backgrounds, presenting issues, ages and neurotypes in research-based clinical settings and in private practice

– acute and complex trauma and the ways these can show up in our being

– neurodiverse clients after my own diagnosis, training and specialism in this area

– referrals from autism and ADHD assessments

As well as relational therapy, I offer psychoeducation to share insights into our neurology and how our nervous systems play a vital role in our mental and emotional wellbeing. I offer tools for navigating the day to day, and also work with the physical body, taking us a step away from left-brain thinking and into a space where our physiological process can lead the way.

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.

Training, qualifications & experience

Qualifications

2024 – ADHD Certified Clinical Services Provider (PESI)
2019 – BSc Humanistic Counselling (Metanoia Institute, London)
2018 – Clinical Diploma in Humanistic Counselling (Metanoia Institute, London)
2014 – FdA Counselling Skills (Metanoia Institute, London)

Continued Professional Development

2024 – Internal Family Systems and Polyvagal Theory (PESI) – nervous system-informed relational therapy
2023 – ADHD, Autism and Trauma: Integrating Polyvagal Theory (PESI) – neurodiverse neurobiology, clinical application of polyvagal theory
2020 – Developing Psychosexual Therapeutic Understanding (Ruth Elliott)
2017 – Voice, Power & Presence (Gestalt Institute, Edinburgh)
2016 – Two Chair Work (City Lit, London)
2015 – Working with Creativity (Metanoia Institute, London)

Clinical Settings

2020 – Present – Private practice
2017 – Metanoia Counselling and Psychotherapy Service, London
2016 – Trinity Laban Music & Dance Conservatoire Counselling Service, London