Counsellor profile
Lauren Baxendale , BACP
Counsellor - Stress and anxiety support
See online counselling options- Client-Centred Therapy
- Grief and trauma
- Relationship concerns
About Lauren
Counsellor Lauren Baxendale is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has five years of practice in the United Kingdom. She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem and coping with life changes, along with relationship and intimacy-related concerns. Lauren also supports people facing addiction, grief and trauma and addresses practical issues such as sleep and eating problems.
Lauren takes a client-centred approach. She treats the person in front of her as the expert on their own life. Sessions focus on listening, reflection and helping people notice their strengths. Conversations aim to be direct and understandable rather than full of technical terms.
Her work addresses patterns that often keep people stuck, such as attachment problems, control issues or difficulties communicating. She also helps with life-stage concerns like midlife change, career crossroads and feelings of emptiness. Practical topics such as parenting strain, blended family tensions and compassion fatigue are part of her caseload.
Lauren places importance on small, steady steps. That may mean looking at daily routines, managing sleep and eating habits, or thinking about choices that affect mood. The emphasis is on what someone can do between sessions as well as what happens in them.
People who come for help can expect straightforward conversation and active listening. Lauren aims to work with each person's goals and pace. For those in the UK she asks people to use the site process to match and book an initial session.
How her counselling approach works online
Client-Centred Therapy puts the person's experience at the centre. The counsellor listens without directing the story and reflects what she hears. This approach can help with anxiety, low mood, relationship worries and issues around self-esteem by focusing on what matters to the client.Finding the right way of working is part of the process. Lauren will work together with the client to decide what approaches and techniques fit their goals and preferences. That discussion shapes the pace and practical steps used in sessions.
The practical benefits of remote counselling include fitting sessions around work and family life and avoiding travel time. If you prefer not to be on camera there are often alternative ways of taking part that suit quieter or shorter check-ins. Session formats listed here are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current session options before booking. Registered or accredited professionals on the site can explain how they run appointments and which formats they offer.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety and low mood, and with related concerns such as self-esteem, relationships and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a client-centred style, focusing on listening, reflection and helping people notice their own strengths.
How much professional experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience working with clients in the United Kingdom.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Which languages are supported during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions organised and paid for?
Session cost varies with location and they are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.