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Hi, I’m Laura

  • I am an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist. Reaching out for help can feel daunting, but you don’t have to face your difficulties alone. Together, we'll explore what’s keeping you stuck and use practical, empowering skills to help you feel more in control. I have experience working with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, OCD, social anxiety, PTSD, health anxiety, and eating disorders. I also I specialize in working with neurodiverse individuals, including those with autism and ADHD.

  • My approach is grounded in CBT, however, I draw upon theory and skills in compassion-focused therapy, and dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT), and I strive to adapt my approach to your unique needs. I'm here to walk alongside you in this process, offering the tools and compassion you need to overcome your difficulties.

    My aim is to create a space where you feel truly heard and supported, free from judgment. Together, we’ll explore what’s keeping your difficulties going and find meaningful ways to challenge those patterns. We'll work together, step by step, to try out new ways of thinking, feeling, and behaving helping you move toward long lasting change you’re seeking.

    • Fully accredited member of the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP)

    • Diagnostic Interview for ADHD in Adults (DIVA) (2024). The Effra Clinic

    • PGDip Cognitive Behavioural Therapies (2021), King's College London, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience

    • Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-2) (2019). Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience

    • Autism Diagnostic Interview Training (ADI-R) (2019). Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience

    • MSc Clinical Forensic Psychology (2015) King's College London, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience

    • BSc Psychology (2014), Kingston University

    I have also completed additional specialist training in a range of evidence-based approaches, including the Maudsley Model of Anorexia Nervosa Treatment for Adults (MANTRA), CBT for ARFID, CBT for long-term health conditions, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT). I have also undertaken supervisor training to support and supervise others in their therapeutic and assessment work.

ADHD and autism specialist

I am a specialist clinician with extensive experience in the assessment and therapeutic support of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). I am trained in the gold-standard diagnostic tools ADOS-2, ADI-R, and DIVA, and have spent several years working within the National Psychology Service at South London and Maudsley (SLaM), supporting adults with autism and/or ADHD.

In addition to my clinical work, I have developed and delivered training for professionals and university students on working effectively with neurodivergent individuals and adapting therapeutic approaches to meet their needs. I have a strong track record of delivering evidence-based therapy for autistic and ADHD clients, alongside comprehensive diagnostic assessments. My practice is neuroaffirmative, client-centred, and grounded in both clinical expertise and lived understanding of neurodiversity.

Contact me

A good fit between therapist and client is an important part of effective therapy. That’s why I offer all prospective clients a free 15-minute phone call. It’s an opportunity for you to ask questions, share a little about what’s bringing you to therapy, and get a feel for how I work. We can talk through what you’d like to get out of therapy and explore how I might be able to support you. Please do get in touch to book a call