I’m a millennial, neurodivergent, queer, Black mixed-race woman, a bit of a cycle nerd and very much someone who is often winging it and figuring out how to practice what I preach.
I know what it’s like to feel overwhelmed by emotions, disconnected from yourself, or out of sync with your body, because I’ve been there myself.
Alongside my professional training, my lived experiences have shaped how I work, helping me meet clients with genuine understanding, compassion and a deep respect for how hard this stuff can be and how courageous it is to reach out for support.
I have experienced firsthand how powerful and transformative it can be when therapy is a welcoming place where you can show up as your authentic self. Offering a warm, non-judgemental therapeutic relationship is at the heart of how I work.
Starting therapy can be a daunting experience but I am passionate about creating a space where you can feel seen, heard and understood and where you are supported to navigate life’s challenges, find healing and reconnect with who you are.
Hi, I’m Lori
my approach
I’m not the kind of therapist who sits back as a “blank slate” and just nods along from a distance. I work in a relational way, which means I believe the relationship between us really matters. For me, therapy is a space where we meet human to human, build trust, and over time develop a genuine, collaborative therapeutic connection.
My work is rooted in humanistic principles which means I deeply trust your own inner wisdom and capacity to heal. At the same time, I also know that when anxiety and overwhelm are high, it can be hard to tune into what you need in therapy and so a more guided holding can be really beneficial. I don't believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, I work responsively, flexibly and realistically. I like to take a creative approach so that your therapy can really be shaped around your actual lived reality and not an unrealistic ideal.
Before training as a counsellor I worked as a menstrual cycle coach and full-spectrum doula, supporting women through experiences such as baby loss, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, matrescence and menstrual cycle awareness. These experiences deeply shaped how I understand emotional wellbeing and they continue to inform my cycle-aware, relational approach to counselling.
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My work is grounded in a humanistic approach
I believe in your capacity to grow, heal, and reconnect with your authentic self when you’re met with the right support. -
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I’m committed to holding a safe, compassionate space
I meet you with empathy, integrity, and care, creating a relationship where you can feel seen and understood. -
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I take a cycle-aware approach
Even if your cycle isn’t the reason you’re here, I keep in mind that your energy, emotions, and needs will ebb and flow. I’ll always meet you where you’re at. -
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All parts of you are welcome with me
I offer support without judgement, helping you explore both the lighter and more shadowy parts of yourself. All of you is welcome here -
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Your neurodivergence matters to me
I value and respect neurodivergent ways of being without focusing on deficits. Therapy is about exploring your needs in a way that honours you rather than trying to fix you. -
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I create space for race & identity
Your experiences of race and identity are central to who you are. I hold space for these experiences while also doing the work myself, learning, reflecting, and leaning into my personal anti-racism work. I strive to work in a culturally competent way, helping you feel seen, valued and supported as your whole self. -
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Holding a trauma-informed approach
I bring a trauma-informed awareness to our work. I care about what you’ve been through and want to support you to move at a pace that feels right for you.
Ready to work together?
If you’re interested in working with me, the first step is for us to have an initial 20-minute consultation over Zoom.
This isn’t a therapy session but a chance for us to see if we’re a good fit, for you to get a feel for how I work, and to share a little about what you’re hoping to get from therapy. Fill out the form so I can book in your call.