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About me

I’m Lauren Bond, an Accredited Therapeutic Coach (AMACCPH) and nervous system specialist with an Honours Degree in Psychology and a Diploma in Psychoneuroimmunology specialising in anxiety, trauma and chronic stress. Although classically trained and practised as a therapist, I lean more towards a coaching style.

Therapists tend to work with past events in a reparative way. Coaches typically reflect on how the ‘there and then’ has influenced the ‘here and now’, but the focus is not primarily on past events. As a Therapeutic Coach, I use a range of modalities to help my clients reach their goals.

I help people to understand the why behind their thoughts and behaviour and how to overcome difficulties arising from anxiety, depression and the effects of chronic stress.

Working with me will be a good fit if you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, foggy-brained, habitually overthinking, impulsive, out of control of your body, reactive, socially isolated, hopeless or numb.

All of my sessions are available virtually or face to face dependent on best fit.

Areas of expertise

  • Trauma

  • ADHD

  • Anxiety

  • Chronic Stress

  • Burnout

  • Depression

  • Couples communication

  • Wellbeing in the workplace

  • Conflict resolution

  • Sound Therapy


I help people to understand the complexities of the mind-body connection, to identify stress and anxiety in the body and to expand tolerance levels.

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Environmental & relational trauma

My experience growing up in South Africa taught me a lot about how environmental and relational trauma affects the body. I experienced trauma personally through my relational experiences and professionally through my work in prisons and with people experiencing gang-related violence.

A lot of approaches I tried, both personally and professionally, didn’t seem like a good fit until I studied Psychoneuroimmunology. When I became aware of how my life experiences affected my neurochemistry and shaped how I think and behave, it all made sense, and it was an incredibly liberating moment.

I am extensively trained in Psychology, Neurology, Psychoneuroimmunology and Sound Therapy. I use sound as a therapeutic tool to slow the heart rate down and help people navigate out of anxious, stressed and depressive states.

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Group/CPD sessions

I provide Trauma Informed CPD for therapists.

I deliver group sessions and provide workplace training in various settings (see options in Services).

My MindBody MOT is a model I created from a blend of my extensive training to help those I work with understand thoughts and behaviour in a more accurate way. When you understand the why then the how to improve mental and physical well-being and optimise performance will be more effective and sustainable. I provide training in this approach at conferences and events across the country.

With extensive experience in trauma-informed support, stress management and performance coaching, I plan for the most inclusive outcomes for immediate and long-term goals in every setting.

Experience

  • Individualized and Group work in prisons and townships in South Africa.

  • Trauma recovery work within crisis centres in South Africa.

  • Facilitating Trauma-Informed and Biology of Behaviour training within various schools, NAHT (National Association of Headteachers) conferences, and NHS and private medical events around the UK.

  • Developing and delivering Behaviour Intervention Hubs for children with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties at risk of permanent exclusion nationwide.

  • Implementation Lead of Randomised Control Trials to improve behaviour support across the country. Funded by the Education Endowment Fund.

  • Developing and delivering Wellbeing and Performance Training events for businesses across the UK.

  • Developing and delivering Constructive Communication training to various care companies and hospitality industries.

Qualifications

  • BA (Hons) Psychology | Stellenbosch University

  • Holistic Coach and MindBody Practitioner Diploma | MindBodyFood Institute

  • Somatic Experiencing Practitioner Training | Peter Levine

  • ICF-accredited Therapeutic Coaching Certification

  • Clinical Application of the Polyvagal Theory | Dr. Stephen Porges

  • Foundations of Polyvagal Informed Practice with the Polyvagal Institute | Deb Dana

  • Trauma & Attachment: Critical insights into the neurobiology of healing trauma and Attachment during times of stress | Dr Stephen Porges & Pat Ogden

  • Clinical Applications of Polyvagal Theory in Trauma Treatment: Integrating the Science of Safety, Trust, Self-Regulation and Attachment | Stephen Porges & Deb Dana

  • Certification in Sound Therapy and Sound Healing- Accredited | Prof. Krishna N. Sharma Ph.D

  • Safe & Sound Protocol Certification | Unyte iLs

  • Rest & Restore Protocol Certification | Unyte iLs

Accreditation

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