Lauren Burns, BACP
Lauren Burns helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Depression
- +12 more
About Lauren
Lauren Burns helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties. She also supports those coping with life changes, grief, compassion fatigue and addiction. Lauren’s straightforward manner makes it easier to talk about painful or confusing experiences.
She works in a way that centres the person in front of her. Sessions focus on what matters to the individual and move at a comfortable pace. Conversations aim to make small, practical changes as well as deeper sense-making about past patterns.
Background and approach
Lauren uses a blend of approaches so the work fits each person’s needs. She draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early bonds shape current relationships. Cognitive behavioural techniques are used when clients want practical steps to shift thinking and behaviour.
Person-centred and psychodynamic elements help people understand recurring themes and build self-compassion. Over four years she has worked both in independent practice and as a volunteer counsellor in the NHS. That mix informs a balanced approach that combines practical coping strategies with space to reflect.
Lauren describes therapy as a collaborative process where the client’s goals guide each session. People can expect gentle challenge alongside clear tools to use between meetings. The aim is to help clients feel more able to manage day-to-day problems and to make lasting shifts in how they relate to themselves and others.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 401688 | July 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Lauren works with
Everything Lauren lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Abandonment
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Lauren lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Client-centred therapy focuses on listening, empathy and building the client's own resources. It supports people who need a non-judgemental space to understand feelings and build self-acceptance. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) offers practical techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and is often used for anxiety, depression and stress management.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, then adapt methods as needed. That collaborative process means therapy can shift focus over time to match changing needs.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat and text-based messaging to make therapy fit into busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can suit people with limited bandwidth, live chat offers a shorter check-in and messaging supports ongoing contact between sessions. These options give flexibility and make it easier to maintain continuity of care across different schedules and locations.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does this counsellor address?
Areas covered include stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief, addictions and coping with life changes, as well as issues like self-esteem, parenting and career concerns.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
The style is person-centred and collaborative, combining practical techniques with space to reflect on past patterns and emotions.
What experience does the counsellor have?
She has four years of experience working in independent practice and as a volunteer counsellor within the NHS.
What are the therapist's credentials and location?
She holds BACP accreditation and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Therapy can be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging.
How are sessions paid for and priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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