Laura Serrani

I currently have availability for face-to-face/online sessions on Tuesdays afternoons and evenings. I can offer flexibility for online sessions on Monday afternoons/evenings.

I am an integrative trained Counsellor and Psychotherapist, registered Member of BACP. 

I have always been passionate and curious about diversity, cultures and languages. This made me move to different countries and experience the challenges of integration and finding a sense of belonging. My work with adults has been inspired by working with children and how difficult childhood experiences might continue to influence adult dynamics.

I worked in a variety of contexts, had some career changes, and worked in recruitment, non-profit, private, and education settings. I grew up in Italy, where I graduated in Philosophy. I started my journey as a therapist in 2012 after working several years as a Dyslexia tutor. I first trained as a Gestalt Counsellor in Italy, working with adults in private practice. I then moved to London and furthered my career qualifying as a Counselor and Psychotherapist for children and adolescents. I have been working in NMH/DSA provisions since 2020, providing mentoring support to students of colleges and universities of different ages and cultural backgrounds. I currently manage school-based counseling services in London alongside my private practice.

I offer face-to-face and online therapy. My approach is integrative, drawing from person-centred therapy, psychodynamics, Gestalt therapy, and CBT. I have a special interest in Mindfulness and Coaching, which I incorporate into my practice too.

Life challenges along with changes and transitions might feel daunting at times. You might be overwhelmed by workload or work-related dynamics, fearful of a career change, feeling in the wrong place or confused about your life values, finding it difficult to navigate cultural and linguistic diversity, and frustration and anger might get in the way. You might feel nostalgic for your country or stuck in your gender agenda with repercussions on social and romantic relationships.

I offer you a safe and confidential space to explore your feelings, emotions, and thoughts holistically through arts, talking, play, and body, in ways that make you feel comfortable and not judged. I work collaboratively, supporting your journey of self-discovery and enhancing your capacity for self-determination. We will work together to develop a tool kit that can help you become who you truly are and reach your full potential.

I offer therapy in English and Italian. 

My work is culturally and linguistically sensitive.

In the first session, we will go through our therapy agreement and we will start exploring what you are experiencing at the moment. The first three sessions have an assessment focus, I will ask you about your family background, and your current situation and we will set max 2 goals to work towards. Most of my clients see the benefits in the first 2 months.