Laurie Hole

Counsellor & Psychotherapist

Hi and welcome – I’m Laurie and I’m passionate about supporting people just like you, to reclaim your life following recent or historical grief, loss and change.

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I can help you with:

• Grief

• Bereavement

• Loss

• Suicide Bereavement

• Traumatic Bereavement

• Non-Death Losses

• Pet Loss

• Change

I understand how overwhelming and isolating it can feel to navigate life after a change or significant loss. Whether you have experienced:

• the death of a loved one

• a relationship break-up

• a change in relationship with parents/caregivers, other relatives or friends

• a change in your living situation

• the realisation a relationship hasn’t provided you with what you've needed (e.g. childhood emotional neglect)

• a hope or dream that couldn’t materialise

• a life-changing diagnosis (yours or a loved ones)

• the end of a career or changing career

• a change to your identity as you once knew it

• pet bereavement, estrangement or rehoming

Or another profound loss, these experiences can affect every aspect of your life, leaving you feeling uncertain, emotionally drained, and disconnected.

Grief and loss can also be exacerbated by other difficulties we are experiencing; e.g. family difficulties, anxiety, stress, depression/low mood (to name just a few). Therapy with me provides a space for you to bring everything that’s part of or impacting on your grief process.

My Story

In my early 20s, I lost a parent suddenly and unexpectedly and the trauma surrounding this death, pushed me into survival mode. I was struggling with overwhelm, emotional dysregulation, perfectionism and people-pleasing. What I didn't know at the time, was that not only was I suppressing my grief, but this significant life event had also brought to the surface a history of trauma and unmet needs and I was stuck living in fear and relying on unhealthy coping strategies.

Now, over a decade later, I use my own personal experiences, alongside my professional training, to walk alongside you, as you move out of survival mode and begin thriving.

My qualifications include:

• MA Counselling & Psychotherapy

• Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling

• Certified Bereavement Counsellor

• Certificate in Online & Telephone Counselling

• Certificate in Therapeutic Group Work

• Certificate in Counselling Studies

• Certificate in Counselling Skills