I offer counselling in Ulverston, Grange-over-Sands and online. My approach is empathic, honest, and empowering, creating a confidential space where you can feel supported and genuinely heard. Whether you’re navigating a life-changing event or facing personal challenges, such as relationship difficulties, grief, or a loss of purpose and motivation, I can help you explore what lies at the heart of your experience.
I’m a Psychosynthesis Counsellor, currently working towards a Diploma in Psychotherapy and a Master’s degree in Psychology. I am a trainee member of both the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) and the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Psychosynthesis has a psycho-spiritual approach, and within this framework, I work with clients who are seeking deeper meaning, longing to enrich their relationships, and wishing to welcome more love and joy into their lives, most importantly, with a readiness to engage in that journey.
In our work together, I will meet you where you are on your journey and provide a safe, supportive space. From there, we can build a strong foundation for meaningful and lasting growth and change. For this therapeutic alliance to be effective, all that is required from you is your willingness to engage in the process.
We all encounter challenges in life, and therapy can offer emotional support, fostering self-compassion and deeper understanding. Along the way, it often brings clarity and healing, transforming our lives in profound and meaningful ways.
Psychedelic Preparation and Integration Support
I am originally from Brazil, where certain psychedelic substances are legal and have long been used not only recreationally, but ceremonially and as spiritually, within established cultural and community traditions. These practices recognise altered states of consciousness as meaningful spaces for insight, healing, and connection.
When approached with intention, care, and appropriate support, psychedelic experiences can be deeply transformative and therapeutic. At the same time, they can also be challenging, disorienting, or emotionally intense if not properly prepared for or integrated afterwards.
My work offers a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space for psychedelic preparation and integration. This includes supporting you to clarify intentions beforehand, and to gently explore, process, and make sense of your experiences afterwards—helping you integrate insights into your everyday life in a grounded and sustainable way.
I do not provide or administer psychedelic substances; my role is to offer therapeutic support around these experiences within a psycho-spiritual and ethical framework.
About Me
I have been living in the UK since 2007. After 15 years in London, I moved to Grange-over-Sands with my husband and our cockapoo dog.
Service has always been at the heart of my professional life, it is both my passion and my soul’s calling. After many years working in healthcare, I finally came to Psychosynthesis through a series of synchronicities during a profound personal crisis of meaning. What initially felt like a “dark night of the soul” gradually revealed itself as an invitation to break old cycles, heal, and expand consciousness.
Following that call changed the direction of my life. I am deeply grateful for the path that unfolded, and for the opportunity to now support others as they navigate their own processes of meaning, integration, and transformation.
Being a Gong Practitioner and Yoga Instructor are meaningful and enriching parts of my life. The deep sounds and vibrations of the gongs guide the body and mind into profound relaxation, offering a wide range of physical and emotional health benefits.
I discovered my love for yoga in 2013, and in 2015, I completed my Akhanda Yoga Teacher Training in London under the guidance of the inspiring teacher and healer Julia Anastasiou. My approach to yoga is therapeutic, with a strong focus on nurturing the connection between body, mind, and soul.
Currently, I offer Sound Healing and chair yoga sessions to small private groups in Grange-over-Sands, creating spaces for healing and inner balance.
While my formal qualifications and experience are important foundations for this work, what I truly wish to offer is a sense of who I am, my authenticity, my values, and the spirit I bring to our work together. My hope is that we connect through our shared humanity, allowing you to experience both my compassionate presence and the openness born of genuine vulnerability.
You can find more on my Psychology Today Profile:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/counselling/lara-roocroft-ulverston/1472084
Testimonials:
Psychedelic Preparation and Integration:
I was lucky to be recommended Lara by a friend during a period of deep self-growth, when I was seeking ways to take my psychotherapy journey further. From the very beginning, she supported me with incredible care and insight, helping me identify the next healing steps that truly matched my personal path and needs.
She guided me through the
I was lucky to be recommended Lara by a friend during a period of deep self-growth, when I was seeking ways to take my psychotherapy journey further. From the very beginning, she supported me with incredible care and insight, helping me identify the next healing steps that truly matched my personal path and needs.
She guided me through the preparation and was equally present afterwards, offering thoughtful support with integration and reflection. Connecting with Lara opened the door to a new level of awareness and growth in my life, one that continues to shape me in meaningful ways.
I will never be grateful enough for this gift. Thank you, Lara, for your wisdom, presence, and guidance.
Alexandrina Pereira
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