Start with Talking

With Person-Centred Counselling

Choosing to start counseling is a significant step, and I’m glad you’ve found your way here. Finding the right environment to discuss life’s challenges is essential for healing. My name is Lauren Figg, and I provide a compassionate, person-centered space designed specifically to support your mental wellbeing. As a qualified therapeutic counsellor (CPCAB Level 4) and a registered member of the BACP, I offer professional online sessions, ensuring you have a consistent and secure place to be heard, wherever you are in the UK.

A Down-to-Earth Approach to Mental Wellbeing

In demanding industries and intensive caregiving roles, there is often an unspoken expectation to "just get on with it." Whether you are navigating the high-pressure environment of a trade or the relentless 24/7 demands of being an unpaid carer, it can feel like your world has shrunk until there is very little room left for you.

I offer a straight-talking, practical environment for those who usually feel they have no one to talk to. I don’t just understand these worlds from a distance; having spent five years working at a busy national trade counter, I’ve stood on the other side of the desk and I understand the unique pressures, the long hours, and the specific culture of the trades. I also have over two years of dedicated experience supporting unpaid carers. I know what it’s like to face the isolation of the job, the loss of independence, and the heavy shift in identity that happens when your life becomes defined by your responsibilities to others.

How I Can Help

I provide a space where you don’t have to filter your experience. We can work together on the challenges that often go unaddressed:

The Weight of Isolation: Combatting the loneliness that comes with tradeswork or full-time caregiving.

Identity & Independence: Rediscovering who you are when your roles and relationships have shifted or felt diminished.

Relationship Pressures: Navigating the strain that high-stress lifestyles put on your connections with others.

Managing Loss: Processing the grief of lost time, lost opportunities, or changes in your physical and mental autonomy.

You don't have to carry the mental load alone. My goal is to help you expand your world again, providing a secure, confidential space to talk honestly and find a way forward.

Why Choose Online Therapy?

As a private practitioner, I offer a flexible and professional service tailored to fit a busy lifestyle:

Convenience: Sessions take place from the comfort of your own home, removing the need for travel.
Direct Referral: As a word-of-mouth service, I prioritise seeing referral clients quickly—ideally within 72 hours of initial contact.

I maintain the highest standards of care and hold full professional indemnity insurance.

How we start talking

Fees

Finding the right support is an investment in your long-term wellbeing.

Initial Consultation: Free (15–30 minutes via telephone).
Standard Session: £50 per 50-minute therapeutic hour.
Payment Method: Bank transfer is preferred, with payment made at least 24 hours prior to our scheduled session.

How We Meet

All sessions are conducted online, allowing you to engage in therapy from a space where you feel most comfortable.

Platform: I use Doxy, a secure and encrypted video platform.
The Link: You will receive a private link via email before each session.
Technical Support: If you are new to online video calls, we can spend the first few minutes of our consultation ensuring you feel confident with the setup.

Flexibility & Commitment

Frequency: Most clients find weekly sessions most effective, but we can discuss fortnightly options depending on your needs and goals.
Duration: I offer both short-term focused work (typically 6–12 sessions) and open-ended, long-term therapy. We will review our progress regularly to ensure the pace feels right for you.
Cancellation Policy: I require 24 hours' notice for cancellations. Sessions cancelled within this window will be charged at the full rate to cover the reserved professional time.