Christine Lauritsen
Registered Member, MHGI
Registration No. 31813
About me
Difficult and challenging life situations can affect us all. Sometimes however, we can get overwhelmed or find it a struggle to cope with these things, whether they are in our surroundings, our relationships or in our own thinking and general emotional and mental health. If you feel that you would benefit from support to help make changes, then it would be my sincere hope that by working with me you would quickly recover a sense of equilibrium and get back on track. I can help you move forward from all types of emotional distress, including depression, anxiety, panic attacks, OCD, trauma, addiction, eating disorders, anger, relationship issues and/or abusive situations, including narcissistic abuse.
By listening to your story and together identifying the needs and resources for the changes that you want to see, I can help you attain the desired shift in your life. At our core, we all deserve to thrive and enjoy our lives.
I also work with clients with chronic pain, stress and psychophysiological disorders. It is my hope that as we work together, you can be equipped with the understanding and tools necessary to help you navigate future challenges, escape from pain , improve your health (physical, mental and emotional) and help you move forward.
I have a special interest in the treatment of childhood, complex and recent trauma. I have worked for many years with military veterans referred to me from the charity PTSD Resolution and clients sent by the Red Poppy Company.
I started my career back in the late 70’s as an orthopaedic physiotherapist and worked for many years in the NHS and in my own private practice before training as a Nutritional Therapist in 1990. Combining the two specialties was greatly beneficial to my clients but when I discovered the Human Givens approach in 2004 and completed their diploma, I set up my practice to concentrate specifically on nutritional therapy, psychotherapy and counselling. However, my grounding and knowledge of a medical and ‘physical’ discipline along with working in the NHS has been immensely useful to me and to my work. I am able to take a holistic approach with my clients and have started studying with SIRPA to further enhance my experience with chronic pain and other unexplained illnesses.
Qualifications
HG.Dip. P NThD
Professional Memberships
MHGI
Testimonials
Lead Paramedic ( abusive relationship)
I was referred to Christine after my relationship ended - I could not understand why I was struggling so badly to come to terms not only with the end of the relationship, but the dreadful way it happened. Christine was instrumental in helping both recognise and come to terms with the fact I was the victim of narcissistic abuse. She has helped me examine the relationships I have in my life and identify patterns, supporting me to recognise how certain individuals operate.
She has also guided me to find 'me'. I thought I had a good grasp on what this meant but the empowerment that Christine has given me to recognise that the invaluable lesson that 'happiness comes from me' means that no one can take that from me again.
All I can say is....thank you.
Office Worker ( complex family Issues and trauma )
After trying several other counsellors, I found Christine's web pages and arranged counselling. I have found that she is the only one who really seems to understand my complicated situation and is supporting me through it - no judgement, and she also can treat me physically as well as emotionally which makes more sense.
Her warmth and experience are strongly felt.
A lifeline in my situation at the moment. Wonderful lady.
Thanks again.
Retired Lady with MS ( long history of depression and trauma
My Experience of the Rewind Technique
In my early teens I was involved in a traumatic event which at the time seemed so dreadful that I couldn’t tell anyone. I felt there was no one I could turn to, so I bottled it all up. Looking back I can see that for several years I was actually quite badly depressed, however I eventually moved on and in my later teens and as an adult I had an interesting life, did lots of challenging and rewarding things - life gave me many opportunities and I felt very lucky, however I always felt as if I had to keep busy to escape from something – whatever that something was. Feelings of fear occasionally surfaced and I did have a few, usually short, bursts of depression, but nothing which felt overwhelming, although as the years went on I did feel I had to run faster and faster to keep ahead of whatever it was I was fleeing from.By the time I retired I was certainly a workaholic and I decided that I now had an opportunity to learn to be calmer, more reflective life and if necessary acknowledge at the things I’d run from for so many years. Sadly this didn’t work. I went worse - I had bad nightmares – terrors in fact, night sweats, palpitations, nameless fears ….. I
I contacted Christine Lauritsen, initially about diet - although for years I had been on what should have been an excellent diet. She advised minor alterations to my diet and a change in supplements, but we also talked about my emotional problems and she suggested the Rewind Technique as used by Human Givens Therapists.The whole thing took about 45 minutes. I was totally unprepared for what happened. As the session was ending I found I had a smile on my face. I felt as if a massive burden had disappeared and found myself thinking “It’s gone forever”, although the Doubting Thomas in me started to question this over the next few days, but now, 12 weeks on, I know it is true. The difference is quite amazing, the pain, dissonance, fear, sweats, nightmares, palpations, abdominal tension have all disappeared.
I now feel confident that I will regain my health, but the miracle is the transformation in my head which the 45 minute Rewind brought about. Whatever my future brings, I can now sit comfortably in my head.
RAF Veteran ( PTSD , anxiety and depression )
Since concluding my 22-year tenure in the RAF in 2013, I have struggled with various unresolved issues. These issues encompass social anxiety, depression, and symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), compounded by personal life events. Over the past decade, these challenges have significantly impacted my daily functioning and overall well-being.
Christine has been instrumental in my journey towards mental health recovery. From our first session, she has created a safe, welcoming environment where I feel comfortable sharing my experiences and emotions.
Through the six sessions with Christine, I and my wife have noticed considerable improvements in my mental health and overall outlook on life. Key achievements include:
Reduced Anxiety and Depression: A noticeable decrease in the severity of my social anxiety and depressive symptoms.
At 52 years old, my experience with PTSD Resolution and Christine has demonstrated that it is never too late to seek help. Their support has been transformative, helping me address long-standing issues and navigate recent personal challenges with greater resilience.
I highly recommend Christine and PTSD Resolution for their exceptional work with veterans. Their commitment to providing effective and compassionate care is beyond words and has been a crucial part of my journey towards mental health and well-being.
