About
Yoga
I can honestly say that yoga completely changed the trajectory of my life and has supported me to grow and evolve into being someone I am really proud of.
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I started practicing yoga over 20 years ago and have been teaching for over 8 years. I absolutely love what yoga offers me. A time to connect to others and a time to connect to myself. Yoga provides me with tools to maintain a supple, healthy and strong body and to cultivate a strong, steady and peaceful state of mind.
I knew that I wanted to become a teacher after my first in-person class in a shabby little gym in Bristol. The energy that the teacher facilitated in the class felt magical and I felt connected to my own body and heart in a way that I never had before and I knew that I wanted to create that magic for others. It brings me so much joy when I see how much the practices benefit others, supporting them on their journey to strength and confidence is such a privilege.
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I love bringing people together and making them feel welcome and safe, there is so much power and joy to be had from people coming together and I get to do that for my job. They say that if you love what you do you never work a day in your life and that is certainly how I feel.
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I completed a 500 hr Teacher Training with the Devon School of Yoga and I've been on trainings with world renowned teachers Elena Brower and Shiva Rea. I've also completed a 100 hr teacher training with Lisa Roberston.
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Holistic Coaching
I took my first coaching training in 2016 with the Institute of Counselling, choosing to train within the Cognitive Behavioural Discipline. This felt like a natural progression from yoga teaching due to the deeper nature of yoga which identifies that by being attached to thoughts and the complexities of the mind we lose the true essence of our nature.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) helps to identify maladaptive thoughts and to change thought patterns and behaviours to improve mental well-being. It is often our thoughts that get in the way and so by identifying and re-framing the way we think it is possible to bring about great change. Within the coaching setting, together we identify areas where there are challenges and work towards goals that support you to realise your full potential.
Counselling
In 2020 I started my training as a counsellor and trained with Heartwood College of Counselling and Psychotherapy. My counselling style is integrated, and I try to create a warm and welcoming environment, allowing clients to explore relationships with self, and with others, in a safely held space. I can be alongside you when you start to understand yourself more deeply and encourage you to cultivate a loving and compassionate relationship with yourself.
. In our work together we can identify what behaviours, patterns and beliefs are holding you back and through our work together you will learn the tools needed to let go of anything that no longer serves you in order to move forward with strength, wisdom and confidence.
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'Laurie has been amazing. I’ve been seeing Laurie now for a few months and find every appointment has done wonders for me, completely changed my mind set and helped me overcome a lot of problems, overthinking and anxiety and understand myself a lot better, I thoroughly enjoy each session and have noticed how much of a stronger / happier person I have become. Best decision I have made and so glad I reached out to Laurie for the help and guidance when I was at my all time lowest I can now look forward. Positive thinking. Thank you, Laurie for all the hard work and guidance'
