About

Alongside developing therapeutic skills within CAMHS services including DDP attachment and trauma therapy and DBT therapy. Lauren found how her yoga skills naturally weaved into her therapeutic work and this combination together was more powerful. Using a mix of yoga, breath work, meditation and psychological therapies to practice; taking this beyond yoga into yoga therapy. To consolidate this practice Lauren completed a Yoga therapy course 2020-2021 which was specialist for children and young people accredited by British Psychology Society.

Lauren has a TRAUMA INFORMED CHILD LED APPROACH as the basis to yoga therapy sessions, she has developed specialised knowledge and skills for effective clinical interventions both with individuals and families. There was a high level of demand for private work, leading to a waiting list. Lauren struggled not being able to offer all families immediate support, but as a therapist wanted to responsible and not over work to ensure her practice remained a high standard. Lauren struggled with ‘costing’ of private work and was undercharging in comparison to other therapists as many families just aren’t able to afford private therapy and struggle to get support elsewhere. After many years of wondering about these issues Lauren thought of a possible solution, offering to share her knowledge and skills through online programmes. Of course this isn’t a replacement for 1-1 therapy and the power that happens within this work and therapeutic relationship. But Lauren wanted to offer a much needed TOOL to EDUCATE & EMPOWER children & parents to understand difficulties they face and ways to support this. This lead to the creation of online programmes which aim to offer to SUPPORT MENTAL WELLBEING OF CHILDREN from infants to teens and their parents throughout these varied stages.

The aim is to enhance the wellbeing of all children and young people in a child led gentle way. Future wellbeing starts in infancy, forming secure attachment and meeting developmental milestones in the first couple of years of life as been PROVEN POSITIVELY INFLUENCE FUTURE MENTAL WELLBEING. Nothing matters more to a parent than the physical & mental wellbeing of their child- but this can’t be taken for granted and parents need to INVEST supporting this.

Lauren has found the most effective approach for her practice being a COMBINATION OF TRADITIONAL WESTERN AND HOLISTIC YOGI THERAPIES. These session use a trauma informed approach using teachings of yoga therapy based in traditional of yoga and traditional psychological teachings. Yogi buddies are passionate about EARLY INTERVENTION; wellbeing sessions which can help to prevent further difficulties. 

Yogi Buddies wants to make therapeutic sessions accessible for ALL children who require this and are suffering from trauma, attachment, mental and emotional difficulties. The demand for this is sadly increasing & in turn NHS and charity services are overrun, this lead to my desire to offer private work. Unfortantely due to this high demand for private therapy Yogibuddies now is now having to operate on a waiting list system meaning families aren’t able to access my support immediately. It is so hard to send away children and families in need even for a short period of time. This inspired my idea for online resources to be able to offer some support for children and families either as a form of early input to prevent the need for future therapy by promoting development and well-being (this starts from birth) or as a form of support until they are able to access therapy. 

Lauren has now practied yoga for 6 years and been a qualified teacher for 3 years years. As both a children’s yoga wellbeing practitioner and therapist Lauren has strong core values including compassion which is at the core of therapeutic work when working with children and young people experiencing emotional pain, distress or confusion. Lauren aims to create an empathic, safe and non-judgmental environment to listen without preconceptions and allow children to feel their voice is heard and feelings and experiences are validated. Taking responsibility to provide expert care seriously, taking account for continued growth as a professional. Lauren is open about all professional credentials and training. Integrity summaries Lauren’s work, her work comes from her heart as she has learnt children can feel authenticity. Upholding ethical and moral standards is the core of Lauren’s work, she works of the principle of ensuring all decision are in a child’s best interests and their welfare is paramount. 

“We have to start to share practises that change the nervous system and bring regulation and calm for both the children and the adults around them. As a parent of a child with additional needs, I know just how much my state matters.” – Jyoti Manuel, pioneer and expert in therapeutic yoga practices for children and the founder of Special Yoga

“Mindful yoga has a profoundly positive effect on all pupils academically, emotionally and socially” – Charlotta Martinus, founder of UK-based Teen Yoga

“Neuroscience research shows that the only way we can change the way we feel is by becoming aware of our inner experience and learning to befriend what is going inside ourselves.” – Bessel Van Der Kolk, psychiatrist & author

“Meditation, visualization, and focusing on breathing can help with letting go of worry and fear. The overall practice of yoga can elicit the relaxation response, allowing both the body and mind to gain a sense of calm and ease.”

– Katharina Star, PhD. Counsellor Specialising in Anxiety