Rate Lauren Burns

“Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing that we’ll ever do.” – Brené Brown

Starting therapy can feel daunting , especially when you’re used to keeping everything in your head or being the one who holds it together for everyone else. My aim is to create a space that feels warm, supportive, and genuinely human, where you don’t have to filter yourself or have all the right words.

I work mainly with university students and young adults, supporting people with anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, depression, burnout, and feeling overwhelmed or stuck in life. Alongside private practice, I also work at a London university as a Mental Health Mentor, supporting students through the challenges that can come with university life, mental health, identity, confidence, motivation, and balancing the pressure of figuring everything out.

I’m an integrative therapist, which means I tailor therapy around you and your needs. Some sessions may focus on understanding deeper patterns and emotions, while others might be more practical and grounded; whether that’s finding coping strategies, working through relationships, or helping you draft the text you’ve rewritten 15 times before sending. Therapy with me is collaborative, relaxed, and always at your pace.

I’d describe my style as warm, relatable, and down-to-earth while still offering a safe and professional space. You’re welcome to show up exactly as you are ; whether that means crying, laughing, sitting in silence, bringing snacks, or talking through the chaos of your week before we unpack things together.

I also bring lived experience into the therapy room. Having experienced anxiety and depression myself, I understand how isolating and exhausting it can feel when your mind is constantly overthinking or working against you. You don’t need to pretend to have it all together here.

I have completed training with the NAD (National Autism Society) to support those who have received a diagnosis, those who are waiting on one, those diagnosed later in life, or simply suspect they may have neurodivergent traits.

Outside of therapy, you’ll usually find me walking my dog, spending time outdoors, or finding small moments of calm in everyday life. I truly believe healing often starts with feeling safe, understood, and accepted as you are.

My hope is that therapy can help you feel more connected to yourself, more confident navigating life and relationships, and a little less alone in whatever you’re carrying.