Lauren Reading-Gloversmith

Availability:

I currently have availability for new clients. I work online only with adults (18+) based in the UK.

My practice hours are:

Monday to Thursday (daytime)

Tuesday evenings

If you contact me outside of these hours, I will respond as soon as possible within my working days.

Planned Time Off:

I will be away from 20 December to 4 January for the Christmas period.

Welcome, and thank you for being here. I’m Lauren Reading-Gloversmith, a qualified person-centred experiential counsellor and Registered Member MÂ鶹ԭ´´. Through my private practice, Speak To Lauren, I offer online counselling to adults across the UK.

I believe therapy can be a space of healing, insight and growth - somewhere to slow down, be heard and begin to make sense of what feels difficult. My approach is warm, supportive and non-directive. You set the pace and focus, as I listen with respect and curiosity, offering reflection and empathy, rather than judgment or advice.

Many of the people I work with experience anxiety, burnout, self-doubt or creative blocks, often linked to neurodivergence or the pressures of working in the arts, music or other creative fields. Drawing on my own background in the arts and my lived experience of neurodivergence, I aim to create a space that affirms diverse ways of thinking, feeling and being.

At the heart of my practice is the therapeutic relationship - a connection built on trust, collaboration and genuine human respect. I offer a professional, confidential and ethical service, supporting you as you explore challenges and move toward change at your own pace.

If you’re wondering whether we might be a good fit, you’re welcome to reach out for a free 20-minute introductory call - a first step to start your journey and, quite literally, to Speak To Lauren.

Speak To Lauren is my private counselling practice offering online therapy for adults throughout the UK. Sessions take place via secure video call, making it easy to access support from your own space.

I provide person-centred, experiential counselling – a non-directive approach that places you at the heart of the work. This means you decide what feels most important to bring, and we move at your pace. My role is to offer a warm, respectful and non-judgemental space, listening with care and curiosity while reflecting back what I hear to help you gain insight and clarity.

The experiential element of my practice focuses on your direct feelings and experiences in the moment, not just talking about problems, but engaging with how they affect you here and now. This can lead to deeper insight and more meaningful change.

Many of my clients are navigating anxiety, burnout, self-doubt or creative blocks, often linked to neurodivergence or the pressures of working in the arts, music or other creative fields. Drawing on my own background in the arts and lived experience of neurodivergence, I work to create an environment that affirms diverse ways of thinking, feeling and being.

I also welcome reasonable adjustments so that together we can shape sessions to work for you. Where possible, I offer flexibility from week to week to support people whose schedules may change.

Sessions typically last 50 minutes and are held weekly at an agreed time. If you’re unsure whether counselling with me is right for you, I offer a free 20-minute introductory call so you can ask questions and get a feel for how I work before committing.

You can expect professionalism, confidentiality and an ethical service throughout. I intend to provide a collaborative and supportive space where you can explore difficulties, develop self-understanding and move towards the changes you’re seeking – a space that feels safe, respectful and genuinely yours.

I offer a free 20-minute introductory call to see if we could be a good fit. This isn’t a therapy session, but a relaxed conversation where you can get a feel for my approach, discuss your goals, ask questions about the process or confidentiality, and decide if moving forward feels right.

If we both feel it’s a good fit, I will send an assessment form and contract for you to complete in your own time. 

In the first therapy session, we’ll review the contract, discuss any reasonable adjustments or preferred ways of working, and consider what has or hasn’t worked for you in the past, as well as your goals and expectations. Questions are welcome throughout. Beyond this, the remaining time allows you to begin, wherever you would like.