Dr. Lauren Grainger
I’m a Clinical Psychologist offering therapy, training & supervision.
Book a free consultationAbout Me
I’m a Clinical Psychologist & EMDR therapist with over 10 years of experience working in NHS and private healthcare.
I have a wide range of clinical experience having previously worked in a variety of NHS services including community mental health teams, child and family services, social care, pain management, learning disability services, memory assessment services and NHS staff support.
I have a specialist clinical and research interest in PTSD, trauma and adult ADHD. I now work both in an NHS hospital and in private practice.
I am registered with the HCPC (Health and Care Professionals Council) and a member of the BPS (British Psychological Society). I have enhanced Disclosure and Barring (DBS) clearance.
What I Offer
I work in an integrative manner, drawing from a number of evidence-based psychological therapies including:
Psychological Assessment
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing (EMDR)
Adult ADHD Assessment
Trauma-Focussed CBT
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT)
Difficulties I Can Help With
Anxiety including social anxiety, generalized anxiety disorder, panic attacks, OCD and health anxiety
Depression and Low mood
PTSD & trauma
Managing physical health conditions, including chronic pain, weight management
Adjusting to life changes
Relationship difficulties
ADHD
Low self-esteem
Anger
Sleep difficulties
Stress management
Childhood trauma
Substance use difficulties e.g. drugs or alcohol
Work-related difficulties
Coaching
I offer 1:1 coaching sessions to help you think about your current life situation and identify what your goals are and what is important to you. We will explore areas of your life such as work/education, leisure, relationships, personal growth and health to identify where you’re at and which direction you want to take from here – then identify the steps you can take to get where you want to be. Please get in touch to discuss your individual needs.
Session Fees & Information
Initial Telephone Consultation – FREE
I offer a free 15-minute telephone consultation to develop a clearer understanding of what you’re looking for and assess whether I’m the right clinician for you. This also gives you an opportunity to ask me any initial questions you might have. Click here to book your free consultation.
I am currently accepting referrals from the following health insurance providers:
*If your provider is not listed above, please contact me directly.
Adult ADHD Screening – £250
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Comprehensive Adult ADHD Assessment – £1,200
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1:1 Psychological Therapy or Coaching Session – £120
Sessions take place over video call or telephone and usually last for approximately 50 minutes.
Extended Psychological Assessment – £150
Sometimes clients can’t commit to regular therapy sessions but value a one-off, longer session to think through a particular issue or develop a better understanding of what’s going on for them at the moment from a psychological perspective. These sessions take place over video call or telephone and usually last for approximately 90 minutes.