Ms. Lauren Marie Aron, LCSW

(She/her)
Preferred Name: Lauren

About Me

I am a clinical social worker and psychotherapist specialising in trauma, eating disorders, anxiety and complex mental health presentations. I am the Founder and Clinical Director of The Hope Space, an independent psychotherapy practice working with clients in the UK, South Africa and internationally.
My approach is integrative, relational and trauma-informed. EMDR forms an important part of my work, particularly where past experiences continue to shape a person's sense of safety, relationships, body, identity or ability to trust themselves. I aim to offer therapy that is clinically robust while remaining warm, collaborative and deeply human.
I work with adults and young people experiencing PTSD and complex trauma, eating disorders and body image difficulties, anxiety, OCD, dissociation and difficulties with emotional regulation. I have a particular interest in working with people whose difficulties do not fit neatly into a single diagnostic category or who have previously had extensive therapy but continue to feel stuck.
Alongside weekly psychotherapy, I offer extended and intensive therapy formats where clinically appropriate, including trauma-focused and EMDR intensive work.

Education & Experience

I am a clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist
My clinical experience spans specialist eating-disorder, trauma and mental health services in both the UK and South Africa, including inpatient, day-treatment and outpatient settings. I have worked within NHS and independent specialist services and with individuals presenting with complex trauma, PTSD, eating disorders, OCD, anxiety, depression, dissociation and neurodivergence.
I have undertaken specialist training in EMDR and continue advanced EMDR consultation and professional development. My broader clinical training includes CBT-E for eating disorders, psychodynamic and relational psychotherapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, ACT and DBT-informed approaches, exposure-based interventions and trauma-informed nervous-system work.
I am also trained in the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) and incorporate an understanding of autonomic regulation and the nervous system into my trauma work where appropriate.

Professional & Volunteer Affiliations

EMDR International Association (EMDRIA)
National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS), UK
South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP)
Founder & Clinical Director, The Hope Space
UK Partner & Host, Psyflix

Specialty Area

  • Anxiety/Panic Attacks
  • Eating Disorders
  • Grief/Loss/Mourning
  • Mood Disorders
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Stress Management
  • Traumatic Incident

Population Served

  • Adolescents (13-17)
  • Adults
  • Community Mental Health Center
  • Couples
  • Expats
  • Families
  • Residential Treatment Facility

Language

  • English

Insurance

  • Does Not Accept Insurance