Sondra Budd Counselling Services
Lauren Krause
Meet Lauren
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Providing counselling psychology and psychotherapy to adults, couples, parents and their children, both in-person and online.
“In the space between who you are and who you’re becoming, we uncover your story, your strength, and your next step toward lasting change.”
My fees are listed below.
Guiding you towards balance and self-compassion
About Lauren
Many people appear to be functioning well on the outside while quietly struggling internally with anxiety, self-criticism, emotional overwhelm, or feeling disconnected from themselves. I help children, teens, adults, couples, and families better understand these patterns and build more compassionate, balanced, and connected relationships with themselves and others.
Hello, I’m Lauren. I provide trauma-informed therapy for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families, with a focus on anxiety, disordered eating, body image concerns, self-worth, emotional regulation, and attachment-related difficulties.
Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, caring individuals who feel stuck in cycles of overthinking, emotional overwhelm, perfectionism, people-pleasing, or self-criticism. For some, these struggles may show up through anxiety, difficulty coping with emotions, strained relationships, low self-esteem, or a complicated relationship with food and body image. Often, these patterns develop gradually over time and are shaped by earlier experiences, relationships, and the ways we learned to cope emotionally.
I support individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, body image concerns, disordered eating patterns, emotional overwhelm, and attachment-related challenges, as well as couples and families navigating communication difficulties, emotional disconnection, conflict, and relationship stress. Many of the clients I work with want to feel more grounded, emotionally balanced, and connected, but are unsure how to break free from the patterns that keep them feeling stuck.
When working with children and families, I consider the broader relational and emotional environment surrounding the child rather than viewing difficulties in isolation. Children develop within relationships, and meaningful change often involves supporting both the child and the caregiving system around them.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and focused on helping clients create meaningful and sustainable change. Therapy combines emotional insight with practical tools and strategies to support self-awareness, emotional regulation, coping, and healthier relationships. I integrate trauma-informed care, attachment-based perspectives, cognitive and emotional approaches, and body-aware strategies to tailor therapy to each client’s unique needs and experiences.
The goal of therapy is not perfection but to help you feel more connected to yourself, more emotionally supported, and better able to navigate life’s challenges with greater confidence, balance, and self-compassion.
If you are looking for a supportive and compassionate space to better understand yourself, strengthen relationships, and create lasting change, this work may be a good fit for you.
Outside of the therapy room, I value connection, balance, and slowing down when possible, whether that’s spending time with loved ones, exploring new places with a coffee in hand, or enjoying a quiet walk outdoors.
Academic Qualifications
Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Applied Science
Certification & Training
- Somatic Approaches
- Polyvagal Theory
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- ADHD-Focused Training
- Disordered Eating
- Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) & Resilience
Lauren's Fees
Individual Therapy
Parent-Child Therapy
Individual Therapy
$150 per 50-minute session
Couples Therapy
Parent-Child Therapy
Individual Therapy
$180 per 50-minute session
Parent-Child Therapy
Parent-Child Therapy
Parent-Child Therapy
$180 per 50-minute session
Sondra Budd Counselling Services
141 Wellington Street, Suite 2. St. Thomas, ON. N5R 2R8, Canada
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