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welcome to the clear space 

Integrative therapeutic counselling, somatic therapy,
meditation, nature and ritual in Birmingham and beyond

I’m Laura (she/her)

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I’m Laura and I’m an integrative therapeutic counsellor, a meditation teacher, a sound healing practitioner, a yoga teacher, a space holder and a wellbeing in nature facilitator. The journey towards knowing ourselves more deeply, exploring our struggles and finding ways to live more wholeheartedly looks different for everyone but I believe that change, as well as connecting with hope again in the hardest of times, is always possible.

My journey towards supporting others started with my own mental health struggles and all of my offerings are tools and approaches that have supported and nurtured me As well as counselling and therapy, I am a huge believer in the healing power of nature, sound, community, movement, ritual and finding ways to make our lived meaningful. I am also passionate about neuroscience based, practical tools that can help us to understand ourselves and find calm.

My work is all about creating safe, kind and inclusive spaces where we connect with ourselves and gather in community. Whether in the counselling or therapy room, or group events, I am committed to holding affirming spaces and continually working to unlearn and dismantle my own bias as part of that. I seek to provide equity rather than equality and everyone is welcome here.

Keep scrolling to find out more about my offerings or get in touch here if you’d like to work with me.

  • Rarely, if ever, are any of us healed in isolation. Healing is an act of communion.

    bell hooks

  • Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.

    Viktor E. Frankl

  • Queering something breaks rules in order to liberate people who have been held hostage by what the rules require or prevent.

    Julie Tilsen

  • Even a wounded world is feeding us. Even a wounded world holds us, giving us moments of wonder and joy. I choose joy over despair. Not because I have my head in the sand, but because joy is what the earth gives me daily and I must return the gift.

    Robin Wall Kimmerer,

From supportive and affirming counselling and somatic therapy in Birmingham and online, to nourishing sound baths that help you to deeply relax, all Clear Space offerings are about exploring our connection to ourselves, others and the world around us in a trauma informed and affirming way.

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