Hello, I’m Laurie
I’m a BACP accredited psychotherapist and supervisor based on the South Coast in Poole, Dorset.
Before retraining as a therapist, I spent almost a decade working in HR, coaching and leadership development across the private sector and NHS. A combination of grief, work-related stress, burnout and a persistent sense of unhappiness led me to seek therapy for the first time – and the experience was truly transformative.
Although I initially went to therapy to process the loss of a parent in my early 20s, I found so much more than I expected. I discovered a space where I felt deeply heard, validated, and seen as my real self. That support began to ripple out into every part of my life.
For the first time, I had space to really listen to myself and pay attention to my own needs. I began to recognise how stuck I’d become in cycles of people-pleasing, perfectionism, poor boundaries, anxiety and depression – all while feeling trapped in unhealthy work and relationship dynamics.
Like many of us, I have experienced a number of losses and traumas – but it was the grief of losing a parent that became a turning point. As I started to gently challenge the beliefs that had been holding me back, I was able to reconnect with myself, rediscover what I wanted, and begin to build something new. That journey eventually led me to retrain as a psychotherapist – something my teenage self had once quietly dreamed of. I also found a way to honour my sensitivity and fully embrace being an introverted HSP and intuitive empath.
Since qualifying, I’ve built an online-only practice and gone on to complete further specialist training, including significant research into the effects of grief, loss, and relational trauma.
Outside of work, you’ll find me in a love-hate relationship with strength-training, or lost in a good book (Matilda-style). I love long walks by the sea, spontaneous adventures with friends and family, doodling, daydreaming, and learning new things.
While my formal training, research, and CPD guide and inform my work, so too do my experiences of simply being human. I know how much courage it takes to pause, look inward, and ask for support – and I hold that with deep respect.