Welcome to
Laura Serrani Counselling and Psychotherapy
“Have patience with everything unresolved and try to love the questions themselves”
Rilke
Counselling and Psychotherapy from Borough & Canary Wharf
Welcome — I’m so glad you’re here!
Reaching out for support takes courage, and just by landing on this page, you’ve already taken a meaningful first step. Whether you’re feeling lost, overwhelmed, or simply seeking a deeper understanding of yourself, you’re not alone. This is a space where you’ll be met with compassion, curiosity, and respect — a place where your experiences are honored, and your healing truly matters.
Being human isn't easy.
We all carry questions that quietly shape our lives:
Who am I, really?
Where do I belong?
How do I want to live?
Who do I want to share my life with?
Why did this happen to me?
These questions don’t always have clear answers. And sometimes, just asking them can stir up anxiety, sadness, or a deep sense of disconnection.
Maybe you're feeling alone—even when you’re surrounded by others.
Maybe you’re carrying a heaviness that’s hard to name.
Maybe you're stuck in old patterns, struggling through a breakup, or just trying to make sense of it all.
Whatever you're holding—know that it’s welcome here.
Therapy offers a space to breathe, reflect, and begin again.
It’s not about fixing you. It’s about listening, understanding, and discovering new ways of being—with yourself, with others, and with the life you want to create.
I work with young people and adults as they navigate these sensitive and often transformative moments. Together, we’ll explore what’s holding you back, reconnect with your strengths, and gently uncover the life that feels most true to you.
You deserve support.
You deserve to feel like yourself again.
And you are welcome here.
As an expat myself, I bring both personal insight and professional expertise to supporting others navigating life across cultures.
- Have you moved to a new country and found it hard to feel like you truly belong?
- Are you back in your home country and feeling like a stranger there now?
- Are you raising children abroad, and noticing how cultural differences shape your parenting — or challenge it
- Maybe you’re a young adult who grew up between cultures, unsure where “home” really is.
- Maybe you miss your life abroad... or miss home in a way that’s hard to explain.
- Perhaps you find that language, identity, or cultural differences make it harder to connect — or to feel seen.
This is all part of the expat experience — and you don’t have to figure it out alone.
At Laura Serrani Counselling and Psychotherapy, I offer a space where all parts of your story are welcome — across languages, cultures, and identities.
As a bilingual therapist, I offer sessions in both Italian and English, and can switch between them to support your self-expression and sense of self.
About Me (She/Her)
I'm Laura Serrani, a qualified Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist and BACP registered member. I draw upon various therapeutic modalities such as person-centered, Psychodynamics, CBT, attachment studies, and Gestalt. I have a special interest in mindfulness which I incorporate into my practice too. I work with children, young people and adults. I offer trust and openness and a space where you are free to delve into the depths of your feelings, emotions, and thoughts to rediscover the essence of your being. I also welcome referrals from parents, teachers or mental health practitioners to provide counselling sessions for 11-17-year-olds.
I am also a certified coach and member of the Association for Coaching (AC). I coach parents and professionals to be more effective in their roles.
In my spare time, I love reading, writing, and dancing. I enjoy show performances, especially ballet and hip-hop, walking in nature, experimenting with new recipes, and doing art.
What issues can therapy help with?
People come to me as their counsellor for help a wide range of issues. Here are a few of the more common difficulties that can be supported through therapy:
Abuse, ADD / ADHD, Academic performance pressure, Anger management, Anxiety, Autism spectrum, Bullying, Body image, Confidence & Self-esteem, Career coaching, Child related issues, Cultural issues, LGBTQ+ counselling, Domestic violence, Isolation,
Expat difficulties, Neurodiversity, Peer pressure, Personal development, Post-traumatic stress, Relationships, parenting challenges, Low moods, Stress, Trauma, Women's issues, Work-related issues, Leadership, time-management, work-life balance
Online & In Person Therapy from Central London
I offer therapy in English and Italian. My work is culturally and linguistically sensitive. Short and long-term sessions are available depending on your requirements.
Online Sessions
Online sessions usually take place on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Location
I also offer Face2Face therapy sessions in Borough on Thursday afternoons and evenings at Alpha House, 100 Borough High Street, SE1 1LB. Within easy reach of Canary Wharf, London Bridge, Waterloo, Bank, Southbank and Central London.
