Frequently Asked Questions

About The Coaching…

  • As a specialist decision coach, I help women in their 40s and 50s who feel completely stuck at a major life crossroads - questioning a long-term relationship, contemplating a career pivot, or facing a midlife transition. I don't tell you what to do. Instead, I provide a structured, objective space to help you untangle your thoughts and make a decision with clarity and zero regret.

  • My practice is for women in their 40s and 50s facing high-stakes life transitions - the decade where many women realise they want the second half of their life to look different from the first. If you're successful on paper but feel paralysed by a "should I stay or should I go" dilemma in your career, relationship, or lifestyle, this coaching is built for you.

  • No. As an ICF-certified coach, I never impose my own opinions or tell you what to do. You're the expert on your own life - my role is to ask the right questions and provide the tools that help you access your own answer, so whichever way you go, it's a decision you fully own.

  • That fear is exactly why most women come to see me. In our sessions, we strip away the emotional noise and look at your options through a structured framework of logic and intuition, so you're not just choosing a path - you understand why it's the right one for you, which is what removes the fear of regret.

  • Completely normal, and expected. It's common for your perspective to shift as we go deeper into what you actually want. The framework is adaptable - if your goals or feelings change, we follow that shift rather than forcing you to stick to an earlier answer.

  • It's a decision you make with your head and your heart in agreement, not just picking a door and hoping. You stop spending energy relitigating the choice daily, and start spending it on actually living the outcome.

Credentials & How This Differs From Therapy…

  • Below is a list of my credentials. Therapy often looks backward to heal past experiences; coaching looks forward - we focus on where you are now, and the practical and intuitive steps needed to move forward, and only looking back if it’s relevant to moving you forward. Some of the tools I use are based on concepts such as ‘parts work’ and ‘internal family systems’ and somatic therapy, but I am not a trained therapist.

    • Personal Performance Diploma from The Coaching Academy, accredited by The International Coaching Federation (ICF) and The Association For Coaching (AC)

    • Certificate in Generative Coaching from The International Association of Generative Change (IAGC), accredited by the ICF. Trained by one of the co-founders and creators of NLP
      and Somatic Coaching, Judith DeLozier and one of the most experienced trainers of NLP, Judith Lowe. The course was created by NLP leaders, Robert Dilts & Stephen Gilligan.

    • Certificate in Practitioner and Master Practitioner NLP Coaching from NLP School accredited by the ICF

    • BA Honours Degree in Journalism, Film & Broadcasting from Cardiff University.

The Process…

  • Because crossroads decisions can feel draining, the framework is designed to be focused rather than open-ended. The process runs across three 120-minute sessions, giving each one real depth without dragging the process out. By the end, you'll have a clear, logical and intuitive action plan.

  • The Decide & Thrive Package includes three in-depth 120-minute coaching sessions, held in person, online, or a mix of both to suit you - plus email and WhatsApp support between sessions to keep your momentum going.

  • Yes - follow-up sessions can be booked on a rolling basis. Ongoing 90-minute sessions remain available at £150 for existing clients wanting continued support with confidence, limiting beliefs, relational issues and more.

Booking, Payment & Logistics…

  • The first step is to book a free, no-obligation 30-minute Chemistry Call via my online calendar, so we can discuss what you're facing and check we're a good fit before moving forward.

  • I'm based at The Print House, 18 Ashwin Street, Dalston, London, E8 3DL - a lovely, private practice room for in-person sessions. Sessions can also be held online via Zoom, or as a combination of the two, whatever suits you best.

  • For online sessions, I use Zoom - you'll receive a secure link ahead of time, and just need a stable internet connection and a private space to talk openly.

  • I ask for at least 48 hours' notice if you need to reschedule or cancel a session. With less notice, the session still counts as one of the sessions in your package - if you'd like to have that session again, it would need to be booked and paid for separately.

  • Payment is taken securely via Stripe ahead of your sessions. Payment plans are available on request for those who'd prefer to spread the cost.

Is This Coaching Right For Me…

  • Yes - sessions can be held online via Zoom, so you don't need to be London-based to work with me, though many clients also choose to meet in person at my practice room in Dalston.

  • I'm an ICF & AC Certified Life Coach, Generative Coach and NLP Master Practitioner, I've personally worked through "stay or go" decisions of my own - relationships, career, and where to live. My approach was built specifically because a pros-and-cons list was never enough for me either.

  • Yes, I also coach men. This coaching is suitable for anyone who is willing to trust in this process.

  • Yes, this coaching is suitable for anyone who is willing to trust in this process.

Testimonials

  • Karen Joyce, 45 - Should I stay or should I change everything!?

    I spotted Lauren‘s post on Instagram at the perfect moment. Years of circular thoughts. What if’s, should I’s, became one direction after two sessions and a phone call.

     The sessions gave me time and space to process what I enjoy and value in life. Using those values to inform my decisions and silence the circular thoughts I’ve had for years.

     I feel happier, more settled, I have a direction that is forward rather than a circle.

    My husband noticed something had changed and I hadn’t told him about the sessions until I knew me, my wants, my values.

     Life coaching then changed direction into business coaching because that’s what I needed after I’d made my decision.

    Lauren knows what to ask and when to ask so you can get the answers you want. I’ve recommended her to so many friends. We should all have a session with Lauren, thank you so much.

  • JP, 47 – Should I stay in London, or should I move to the country?

    I was forever trying to decide whether to move my family out of London to buy a bigger house with more space and be closer to family, but I just couldn’t decide as I love London so much…On paper it made complete sense to make the move but I had a nagging feeling that it was the wrong choice. It took up so much head-space!

    After several years (I’m embarrassed to say) of indecision, changing my mind like a see-saw, I’m so glad I found Lauren! After the first session I was able to see so clearly what it was about London that was so important to me, and everything just made sense.

    In the second session I was able to actually feel what it would be like to live in both scenarios, and it just become more and more clear why I couldn’t leave London, and not only that….it made me realise all the things I want to do to make my life here better, fuller and more ‘connected.’

    The third and final session was all about getting really clear on my new goals for my life in London. It felt so exciting to be able to finally feel settled and happy to stay where I am, with room for growth. I can now make plans knowing that I’m here for the long-haul, and really put down some roots.

    The guided meditations were so helpful in shifting my mindset and relaxing into the session so that I could get the best out of our time together (I’m practicing them at home too), and lots of the tools were quite fun and playful. I really looked forward to the sessions. Thank you, Lauren!

  • CP, 43 – Should I stay in my job, or should I pursue my creative passion?

    My indecision was multi-layered! Not only was I not sure which city I should be living in, I also wasn’t sure if I should be going part-time so I could do a course, or start my own business…or move town to live with my partner. I didn’t know where to start!

    Lauren was able to help me break it down and see a logical order to these decisions. She used meditation and somatic modelling which I loved as I’m someone who feels things a lot, but never know whether to trust it or not. She brought some much needed logic, but also let me trust my intuition too.

    Some interesting stuff from my past popped up which I hadn’t realised was so relevant, so we did another session to work on that, which made a massive shift! I’m now in the process of moving cities and going part-time so I have more time to work on my creative projects, and for the first time I actually feel excited about it rather than anxious and constantly questioning myself. Can’t recommend Lauren enough!

  • KC, 48 – Should I stay with my husband, or should I go?

    I couldn’t decide whether to leave my husband - I felt lonely and like I was just treading water, but knew that living separately would be so sad for our son (and us too) but perhaps we’d move on and find true happiness. Not an easy decision.

    Through the coaching with Lauren I was able to see what I truly wanted out of life and what was most important to me. I made up my mind to leave him, and through the coaching I felt confident and positive about the decision, and could see a way forward.

    HOWEVER (plot twist!) when I talked to my husband about it, in a positive, loving, caring way (which the coaching definitely helped me to do), everything changed between us…I think because I was able to articulate so clearly what I wanted, my husband completely changed and we decided to stay together!

    Since then our relationship has grown so much, and we are closer than ever. I was able to stay knowing it was absolutely the right decision, and stop constantly thinking about it. I just needed to get clear on what I wanted and then communicate it to him – so thank you Lauren! It felt like once I became clear on what I wanted, the universe shifted to make it happen!

  • Rachel Bhageerutty - Should I leave my job and move out of London?

    I can say with certainty that my three structured sessions with Lauren have changed my life for the better.

    Her approach is both intelligent and intuitive, scientific and somatic. Having tied myself in knots caused by a very stressful work situation, Lauren initially helped me uncover and reconnect with my values, and they became the touchstone for all my decision making.

    Subsequent sessions involved some great exercises and rigorous but gentle questioning to help me define what I truly want for myself and my future. The other highlight is that I’ve come away with an actionable plan full of things I want to do to take me where I want to go! Who doesn’t need one of those?!

    Don’t wait until you’re in a painful quandary and can’t see the wood for the trees. Book three sessions with Lauren and you will always be pleased you did.