Lauren Street

Please contact me for available slots

As a therapist for both adults & adolescents I understand the impact of today's ever-changing world can have on us at any age. As your therapist I will offer you the opportunity to talk through your worries and feel more emotionally tolerant for the future ahead; whichever path you choose to take. I can help you build your self-esteem and promote confidence in your own ability; using the tools you already have and new ones you'll develop.

Adults aged 18+

Anxiety, anger, depression & shame are words we're hearing more frequently in our society but have we also become intolerant to experiencing them? I offer you an opportunity to talk through your issues in an emotionally healthy way, aiming for lasting emotional change.

Prior to a first session I offer a complimentary 15-minute phone call so we can decide how best I can work with you on your therapy journey. All emails, calls and sessions remain strictly confidential.

Adolescents aged 11-18

Adolescence is a really important time of our lives where lots of change happens. It's easier than ever to not communicate through face to face contact so we're losing our ability to connect with each other.

There's so much pressure on young people today - to fit in, to do well in exams and to make long term decisions on their future; it's hard to know where to begin. In my experience it's far more beneficial to work with the primary caregivers as well as young people to ensure the work carries on outside of the therapy room.

If you're calling on behalf of a young person who is over the age of 16 please note, I'll also ask to have a brief chat with them in order to gain their consent to attend therapy.

I am a BACP registered Psychotherapist based in St Albans, Hertfordshire. I primarily work using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy/ Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy, however, I am also able to work with other therapeutic models that compliment this type of therapy. This gives me lots of tools to work with you in order to move forward and create lasting emotional change.

I have a passion for helping people and keep my clients at the heart of everything I do. My core belief is that if no two people are the same why should their therapy be? I'll work with you as an individual to find the most effective way to work through your issues.

I currently manage my own psychotherapy service, Green Chair Counselling Service, in the heart of St Albans offering face to face or online sessions. The office is situated in central St Albans with public pay & display parking facilities close by. All my work is with adolescents, of a senior school age, & adults.

I accept payment via cash, credit or debit card or private health insurance via Bupa & Aviva.

Prior to the first session you'll be sent all the necessary documents & information you'll need regarding confidentiality, ethical boundaries, how I work & session fees/ payments. This means the first session can be all about you and what you need from therapy. All paperwork must be signed by a parent or guardian, if the client is under the age of 16. 

I also include an initial assessment document for you to give me as much or as little information as you'd like.