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Anxiety, trauma, inner conflict, or parts of you that feel too much.I offer support through gentle Internal Family Systems practices.

About me

Hi, I’m Lorraine,My approach is relational, grounded, and parts-informed. I work with the protective strategies that helped you survive, and support you in building a more compassionate internal system.I’m a First-Class BSc (Hons) Person-Centred Pluralistic Counsellor and Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist working with adults navigating emotional complexity, trauma, and relational strain.I’m trained in Internal Family Systems (Level 1) through the
IFS Institute.I’m listed in the IFS Institute international provider directory.I also have training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) through the Oxford Cognitive Therapy Centre.My stance is non-pathologising and sex-positive. I work respectfully with people across diverse identities and professions, including those in the adult industry.
Sessions are online, held in quiet, confidential spaces.I offer a free 15-minute call to see if it feels like a good fit.

Fees and sessions

I offer online one-to-one therapy sessions at these rates:• 60 minutes – £60• 90 minutes – £80• 30 minutes – £35Full fee is payable for all missed sessions or cancellations with less than 48 hours’ notice, unless we can reschedule within the same working week.All reduced-fee spaces are currently filled. I’ll update this page if one becomes available.Most people choose 60-minute sessions, but some prefer 90 minutes for more in-depth work.I also offer 30-minute sessions for those who find a full hour too much at first.You’re welcome to come for a single session, a short block, or to work in an open-ended way.If we’re meeting regularly, I often suggest beginning with six-sessions.Weekly or fortnightly sessions are usual.I offer flexible scheduling, including some evening and weekend availability.

Work with me if you...

...feel like you don’t quite fit in traditional spaces.If you feel out of place, misunderstood, or overwhelmed by your own intensity, we might work well together.

This includes, but isn’t limited to, people who identify with or explore:• Neurodivergence (including autism, ADHD, sensory processing)• Sexuality in all its forms - from sex positivity to sexual trauma recovery• Queer, non-binary, and gender-expansive identities• Kink, BDSM, and consent-forward relationships• Polyamory, open dynamics, or non-traditional bonds• Marginalised or stigmatised work - like sex work or other under-recognised forms of labour• Spiritual experiences, non-ordinary states, psychedelic integration or non-verbal ways of knowingIf you’ve felt like therapy wasn’t built for you, I offer something different.I don’t come with fixes.I come with openness, flexibility, and a steady willingness to be with what’s true for you.You don’t need to justify your identity, your way of living, or your emotional responses.

Internal Family Systems

What is IFS?

Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a way of understanding yourself as made up of different parts.These inner parts could be inner voices, roles, or reactions.They often have strong feelings, strong opinions, and their own reasons for showing up.Some parts carry the weight of past experiences.Others work hard to keep things under control, to protect you, or to block out feelings that once felt too much.IFS isn’t about getting rid of any part of you.It’s about getting to know them - on their terms - and beginning to hear what they need.You don’t have to feel calm or “ready” to begin.Many people start IFS in a state of overwhelm, self-criticism, or inner conflict.What makes IFS different is that it doesn’t stop at insight or compassion.It offers a process for change.When parts feel genuinely seen and supported, they can start to let go of the burdens they’ve been carrying.Such as beliefs, fears, roles, or emotions that don’t belong to them.That shift can be subtle, or it can feel like a deep reset.Either way, it’s not about fixing yourself.It’s about finding what’s already intact underneath.

IFS may be a good fit if you are…

• Living with anxiety, depression, emotional overwhelm, or inner criticism• Coming up against painful relationship patterns, especially if they repeat, confuse you, or leave you feeling disconnected• Caught in compulsive behaviours, addictions, or eating difficulties• Struggling to shift patterns that don’t make sense – even when you want to• Finding the same emotional themes showing up in relationships or self-talk• Carrying trauma – whether from childhood, a single event, or something harder to name• Navigating grief that feels complex, long-lasting, or tangled with other emotions• Noticing parts of you pulling in different directions or reacting in ways you don’t fully understand• Aware of messages or expectations passed down through family, culture, or upbringing that still affect how you relate to yourselfIFS doesn’t offer strategies or surface-level insight.It supports you in building an internal relationship that can lead to real shifts.Sometimes gently, sometimes profoundly.The system begins to reorganise from the inside out.Some people feel that change quite early. For others, it unfolds more gradually.It can also sit alongside other kinds of support.Such as GP or psychiatric care, coaching, body-based work, or recovery programmes.

IFS may not be the right approach right now if…

• You’re in acute crisis and need urgent support to feel safe or stabilised• You’re looking for strategies, tasks, or clear step-by-step guidance• You want fast symptom relief without exploring what’s underneath• It feels impossible right now to pause or reflect on your emotional experience – even for a momentThat said, you don’t need to be calm or “ready” to begin.IFS can still be supportive even when things feel messy or emotionally intense.The work simply moves at the pace your system allows.With respect for how it’s been trying to protect you.If you’re not sure whether this is the right time or fit, I offer a free, no-pressure call to discuss.If something else feels more suitable right now, I’m happy to suggest other options.

Person-Centred Pluralism

What is Person-Centred Pluralism?

Person-Centred Pluralism is an approach to therapy that recognises each person as complex, layered, and different.It begins with the belief that you are the expert on your own life.And that therapy should adapt to you, not the other way around.Rooted in deep presence and non-judgement, this approach holds space for uncertainty, contradiction, and emotional intensity.Some people need to speak freely; others may need silence, metaphor, or movement.There is no one right way to heal – just the way that feels most real and respectful to you.Together, we shape the work to reflect what supports you, week by week, moment by moment.

How this might look in an online space

Pluralistic therapy online can still be creative, flexible, and embodied.Our sessions don’t have to be seated, spoken, or static.Depending on what helps you feel most resourced, our work might include:• Talking while walking• Using objects, artwork, or textures from your home• Exploring parts through drawing, mapping, or metaphor• Making space for emotion through breath, stillness, or movement• Lying down with a pet• Attuning to what feels unsayable or incomplete, without rushing to explainI work within my capabilities, and I’m open to shaping sessions around what matters to you.

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FAQs

How do I book a session?Drop me an email or WhatsApp and we’ll take it from there.Do you offer online or in-person therapy?I almost always work online.Occasionally, I offer in-person sessions either outdoors or in a private therapy room.All sessions are held in confidential and private spaces, even when I’m travelling.How long is each session?Sessions are usually 60 minutes.Some clients prefer 90-minute sessions, which we can arrange.If 60 minutes feels too much, 30-minute sessions are also possible.I aim to be flexible and sometimes we run a little over if something important comes up.How often should I come to therapy?Weekly sessions are usually the most effective, especially at the beginning.Fortnightly sessions can also work well depending on your needs.What if I need to cancel or reschedule?Just send me a message.I ask for at least 48 hours’ notice for cancellations.If you cancel with less notice or don’t attend, the full fee is payable.If we can find another time in the same week, I may be able to reschedule, subject to availability.How do I get started?Just send me a message saying you’d like to book a free 15-minute call.We’ll find a time that works, and I’ll send you a Zoom link.In the call, we’ll chat about what’s bringing you to therapy, what you’re hoping might change, and anything you’d like me to know.You can share as much or as little as you like.At the end of the call, we’ll decide together whether to go ahead.If I don’t feel like the right fit, I’ll do my best to suggest someone who might be.I welcome all contact, and I always enjoy meeting people for these short calls.Do you give advice?Not usually.I may suggest tools like grounding or containment if you’re feeling overwhelmed.But I won’t tell you what to do.IFS values every part equally, so I avoid taking sides within you.What are sessions like?Sessions vary depending on what you need.Some are reflective. Others are more process-based.You might talk through your week or explore specific parts.I listen closely and may offer reflections or suggestions, but your pace leads the way.What kind of therapy do you offer?I work with Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Person-Centred Pluralistic Therapy.What is Internal Family Systems (IFS)?IFS is a non-pathologising, trauma-informed approach based on the idea that we all have inner parts.All parts are welcome.These parts are not created by trauma, but they can take on burdens or extreme roles in response to life events.Some parts work hard to protect us. Others, called exiles, carry pain or shame.The aim is to build respectful relationships with each part.In turn, they can feel supported and no longer need to carry their burdens alone.IFS works well with neurodiversity, addiction, and creative ways of working.