Lavinia Haarhoff

About Me

I’m an integrative psychotherapist and counsellor offering short-term and longer-term therapy to adults aged 18 and over.

My work is grounded in a warm, person-centred and relational approach. I believe therapy should be a space where you can explore your experiences honestly, without judgement, and at a pace that feels right for you.

As an integrative therapist, I draw on different therapeutic approaches and tailor our work to you, rather than following a one-size-fits-all model.

How I Can Help

You may have reached a point where you want to understand yourself more deeply, make sense of experiences that have been difficult to process, or feel less stuck in patterns that no longer feel helpful.

I have particular interests in trauma and attachment, the impact of challenging relationships and relational experiences, and supporting care-experienced adults and care leavers.

This might include exploring how earlier experiences have shaped your sense of self, your emotions, your boundaries, your relationships or the ways you cope. Therapy can offer space to understand these patterns, reconnect with your own needs and feelings, and develop greater self-compassion and self-understanding.

I also have experience supporting adults experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, overwhelm, low self-worth and feeling disconnected or stuck.

Trauma, Attachment & Relational Experiences

Our experiences, particularly those from earlier in life, can continue to influence how we understand ourselves and navigate relationships long after the original experiences have passed.

Therapy can provide an opportunity to explore these experiences and the meaning they have taken on, including the ways they may affect your emotions, self-esteem, boundaries, relationships and sense of safety.

My approach is not about trying to change who you are. Instead, we can work together to understand what has happened, how you have adapted, and what you may need now.

Care Experience

I have a particular interest in working with care-experienced adults and care leavers. Growing up in care can have a lasting impact in ways that are not always easy to put into words. Experiences of attachment, belonging, identity, relationships and self-worth can continue to be explored and understood throughout adulthood.

Therapy can provide a space to explore these experiences in your own way, without having to minimise them or explain them to someone who doesn’t understand.

My Approach

My work is relational at its core. I see the therapeutic relationship as an important part of the work, and I aim to create a space where you feel heard, respected and able to be yourself.

We will work collaboratively, with you remaining at the centre of the process. I won’t tell you who you should be or what you should do. Instead, I will support you to develop your own understanding of yourself, your experiences and what you need.

Qualifications & Practice

I hold a degree in Psychology with a counselling specialism, as well as a Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling Practice. I am an accredited member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society.

I work with individuals aged 18 and over and am based in the UK, offering sessions via online and telephone allowing flexibility and accessibility from the comfort of your own space.

I offer both short-term and longer-term therapy, depending on your needs and what we agree together.

Fees

My standard fee is £45 per 50-minute session.

I offer a limited number of concessionary spaces for those on lower incomes, students, care leavers, or those receiving benefits.

Please mention this in your enquiry if needed.

Getting in touch

If you would like to enquire about starting therapy, please email me with a brief outline of what you are looking for support with.

I will then arrange a free 15-minute introductory telephone call. This is an opportunity for us to have a short conversation, explore what you are looking for, and see whether working together feels like a good fit. There is no pressure in this call—it is simply a chance for us to get a sense of each other.

If we decide to proceed, I will send over some initial paperwork, including a therapy agreement and intake forms for you to complete.

We will then arrange a full initial consultation session at the agreed rate. This is a 50-minute session where we can explore things in more depth and begin to think about how we might work together going forward.

Contact

You can reach me via email or text:

Email: lavinia@laviniapsychotherapy.com
Phone / Text: 07513 458 951

I aim to respond within 1–2 working days.

Please note this is not a crisis service. If you are in immediate distress, contact your GP, 111, or 999.