Welcome, I’m Lauren Baird
An experienced and BABCP accredited psychotherapist, EMDR Therapist & social worker. I have expertise working with PTSD, trauma, anxiety & other mental health problems. Thank you for joining me here, in this little pocket of the internet.
About Lauren
I’ve been working in this field for over a decade.
My therapeutic style is rooted in kindness, warmth & the evidence base. I integrate cognitive approaches (CBT), somatic modalities (EMDR, Somatic experiencing) and mindfulness based approaches (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness and Compassion Focused Therapy). I am deeply interested in the mind body connection in the healing process.
I have worked in a range of services including Barnardos, addiction services, the NHS…
I have worked alongside brands such as: This Works, Barnardos, Jordan’s Cereal, Ryvita, HELLO! Magazine & Dorset’s cereal.
I provide therapy expertise, training, and written content.
I hold a Masters Degree in Social Work. I worked in child protection and adoption services. These experiences deepened my understanding and interest in attachment, trauma and adversities on our development.
I’m in recovery from mental health difficulties. In my late teens struggling with anxiety, depression and an eating disorder. It was the lowest point of my life. I managed to get help and this inspired me to go on to use my lived experience in offering therapy. I feel from experiencing deep pain, it has offered up an important ingredient of knowing pain & connecting with other people, where they are at.
I create artwork and content too, as part of my instagram page: @Innerglowtherapy.
Thank you for showing an interest in this space, you are welcome here. Lauren
Qualifications
Masters of Social Work, Edinburgh University 2012 - 2014
PG Diploma in Counselling & Group Work, The Centre of Therapy 2016 - 2018.
BABCP Accredited from 2020 onwards.
CBT Training: Mindfulness, Compassion focused therapy, somatic therapies, Polyvagal Theory, CBT for Psychosis, Cognitive Processing Therapy.
Somatic Experiencing: Introduction Workshop - 2020
EMDR Parts 1,2,3 - 2021 (& ongoing training)
ACT Training - 2022
Deep Brain Reorienting Level 1 - 2023
