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inner work healing
Counsellor, Career Coach, and Consultant,
About Laura | Inner Work Healing
Laura is a British-born Kittitian and citizen of St. Kitts and Nevis, whose life’s work is rooted deeply in service to her Caribbean community.
With an academic foundation in Caribbean history (BA Hons) and psychology (MSc, pending PhD), Laura brings a powerful blend of cultural insight, psychological knowledge, and lived experience to her role as a Caribbean-focused counsellor, high-performance strategist, consultant, and coach.
Driven by a deep commitment to women’s wellness and empowerment, Laura is also a postgraduate researcher exploring the intersections of Caribbean spirituality and female sexuality - work that challenges colonial narratives and honours the lived experience of Caribbean women.
She is also the co-founder and CEO of Liamuiga Women’s Health and Oualie Men's Health, two non-profit organisations that are devoted to tackling health inequities and improving outcomes for men and women across the Caribbean diaspora.
Community is the heartbeat of everything that Laura does. Her multidisciplinary expertise spans psychology, sexuality, history, spirituality, and research, all of which inform her specialised focus on Caribbean behavioural health.
This unique lens allows her to address wellness through both a culturally rooted and academically rigorous perspective.
Credentials
. PhD psychology (2026)
. MSc psychology (2021)
. BA Hons Caribbean History (2013)
Professional Memberships
. UK Association of Black Psychologists (UKABPsi)
. British Psychological Society (BPS)
. Women's Higher Education Network (WHEN)
. St Kitts & Nevis Young Professionals Network (SKNYPN)
Areas of Expertise
Counselling
Holistic, Intersectional, and Integrative Counsellor
Laura’s counselling approach creates space for healing that honours the fullness of who you are:
Holistic - centring the whole person and recognising the deep connection between emotional, physical, and spiritual wellbeing.
Intersectional - acknowledging that identity is layered and complex. Laura’s work is justice-informed, grounded in an awareness of systemic oppression and its impact on individual and collective wellness.
Integrative - drawing from diverse psychological frameworks to create a practice that is both evidence-based and deeply personal, tailored to each client’s unique journey.
Rooted in both academic training and lived Caribbean experience, Laura’s therapeutic lens is shaped by:
- Caribbean history
- African-centered psychology, Black liberation psychology, and postcolonial theory
- Caribbean feminist and spiritual feminist thought, alongside global feminist perspectives
- Transpersonal and spiritual psychology
- Sex-positive frameworks
- Developmental psychology
- Social and gender advocacy
As a client, you’ll find a therapeutic space that deeply validates your lived experience, centres cultural understanding, and honours every aspect of your being.
Coaching
Career Coaching
Stepping into entrepreneurship can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be a solitary journey.
Laura works with individuals from all walks of life to help reimagine the way they structure their time, nurture their wellbeing, and approach business with purpose and clarity.
Through her career coaching practice, Laura supports clients in cultivating professional success and personal alignment by creating sustainable pathways to achievement rooted in balance, resilience, and authenticity.
Career coaching sessions are ideal if you’re seeking to:
- Launch or grow your own business
- Manage and recover from burnout
- Build discipline and accountability
- Overcome self-limiting beliefs
- Create a structured, chaos-free lifestyle
- Navigate complex socio-economic and political realities
- Develop forward-thinking strategies for growth
- Identify and maximise your unique strengths
- Design a career that reflects your passions and purpose
Laura’s approach to coaching is both strategic and soulful, blending practical business insight with a deep understanding of human behaviour and cultural context. The result is a transformative process that empowers you to lead, create, and thrive on your own terms.
Coaching
Embodied Dominance: Power in Life and Intimacy
Cultivate a confident and authoritative presence in life, relationships, and business. Learn how to command respect and lead with presence.
Sessions are ideal if you’re seeking to:
- Own your choices and boundaries with clarity
- Integrate your shadow self into the every day
- Project authority, calm, and magnetism across personal and professional spaces
- Stay grounded and composed in high pressure situations
- Cultivate deeper meaning and impact
- Align your actions, voice, and energy with your true desires
- Draw respect and attention without force
- Confidently choose what serves your growth, pleasure, and autonomy
Laura’s approach to dominance is intuitive and deeply personalised. Blending sex-positive psychology with insights from leadership and business, sessions are grounded in conscious dominance to assist clients in embodying confidence, autonomy, and desire in all aspects of life.
Consultancy
Caribbean Behavioural Health Expert
Laura offers consultancy services for individuals, organisations, and institutions seeking a nuanced understanding of behavioural health within Caribbean communities. Her expertise bridges academic insight, lived experience, and cultural fluency, providing guidance that is both evidence-based and contextually grounded.
She supports clients in navigating complex social, psychological, and cultural dynamics related to:
- Public health initiatives and community wellbeing
- Sex, sexuality, and gender in Caribbean contexts
- Mental health, wellness, and behavioural trends
Laura’s consultancy approach is informed by a multidisciplinary perspective, drawing from psychology, history, spirituality, and Caribbean cultural knowledge to provide actionable strategies, culturally attuned recommendations, and insightful analysis.
INNER WORK HEALING
Services
1 hr 30 mins | $219usd
90 Minute
Counselling Appointment for Residents of St Kitts & Nevis
1 hr | $147usd
60 Minute
Counselling Appointment for Residents of St Kitts & Nevis
1 hr 30 mins | $219usd
90 minute
Coaching Appointment (International)
1 hr | $147usd
60 minute
Coaching Appointment (International)
Hourly/Daily Rate
Consultancy
Consultancy services. Prices tbc upon consultation
15 mins | Free
15 minute
Free consultation for all services
Contact
Hours: Monday to Friday by appointment.
Testimonials
Anonymous Client
Laura has made our sessions feel very comfortable without any judgement. You can tell that she really cares about you on an individual level and takes time to get to know you and your struggles. I am able to express myself freely without bias, and receive genuine feedback on any progress made, along with how to cope with setbacks, and how to continue moving forward.
Anonymous Client
My sessions with Laura were very productive. Although it was online, I never felt the distance. They were calm and reflective sessions. I left with a deeper sense of awareness of self. She is a very kind and accessible counsellor, willing to do pro bono work if it means helping others. Would highly recommend.
Anonymous Client
I met with Laura at a very exciting yet challenging time in my life. I was at the peak of my career after being promoted to a senior role and was having difficulty balancing my professional and personal responsibilities, especially being a single mom of two. My therapy sessions illuminated feelings and opinions that were at the root of my problem such as guilt, trying to be all things to all people, and not recognising it was ok to say no, and understanding my limitations. We also explored different methods I can incorporate in my lifestyle to help me cope better. Since our sessions, I now have a self-care routine which allows me to carve out time just for myself. I also dedicate Saturdays to my kids regardless of what is going on which reduces the pressure of trying to squeeze in time during the week at evenings. I also ensure we eat dinner at evenings together as a family which allows me to give my kids my ear to avoid missing out on important matters. I have also adjusted my work schedule and understand that it is ok to not be “perfect” at all times. I let non-urgent tasks wait until the next day as opposed to trying to complete everything the same day. After 3 tears of not having a vacation, I am now scheduled to spend 2 months vacation with my kids for summer where we will be visiting Walt Disney World. I contribute this achievement to my sessions with Laura. She helped me to slow down before I “crashed” mentally. It is comforting knowing I have someone I can speak to if and when it is required.
Anonymous Client
The most impactful instances with our sessions is the feeling of being listened to and understood. There was not one moment where I felt my concerns and my experiences were not valued. Laura creates a safe and calming atmosphere which allows me to open up and reflect on events and things I never would have realized on my own. Having a strong understanding of Caribbean culture has most certainly helped as others in her field without just can’t relate. I 1000% recommend Laura to anyone seeking help or feels imbalance in their lives. I’ve become so much more level headed and balanced in terms of managing my busy career and my personal life.
Anonymous Client
In the brief time I have been meeting with Laura, she has helped me to transform my life. While facing changes in my career, immigration status, personal life and overcoming the social challenges of being a foreign worker, Laura has always given me practical and thoughtful advice. She’s taught me solution based thinking and emotional regulation I didn’t think I was capable of. A trustworthy, down to earth yet professional confident. Anyone looking to grow as a human being specifically if you are of Caribbean heritage in a different nation should contact Laura.
Anonymous Client
If you are used to being the listener, then you know how exceptionally great it is to be heard and for someone to hold space for you. The services provided from Laura’s therapeutic practice are amazing. From my meetings with her thus far, sessions have been far more helpful than I ever expected.
Anonymous Client
What has been most impactful for me during sessions is that for the very first time after years of searching for a therapist I feel truly seen and heard as a Black Caribbean woman. Laura’s pragmatic way of applying knowledge, understanding, and lived experience of Caribbean history supports my journey in a beautiful way. Being able to talk openly and explore my spirituality in therapy has been a game changer! I feel like I don’t have to always be explaining myself or hide parts of who I am because Laura gets it! I would recommend Laura and the work she does at her private practice Inner Work Healing because it truly is inner work - she supports healing from the roots. It feels grounded and rooted and not like she’s citing textbook tool and strategies. In 3 months of Inner Work Healing therapy so far, my nervous system is calmer and calming down! I feel safe, seen, and heard. Thank you!
Anonymous Client
Before starting the sessions I wasn’t sure what to expect. I didn’t think coaching around my business would be included; this was a pleasant surprise. As it was impacting my mental wellbeing in a big way. Laura’s approach and understanding has helped me to relax and build more trust as the sessions progress as honestly, I was afraid of being judged and would go into sessions telling myself to hold back on certain things. However, Laura’s energy, understanding of Caribbean culture/history and her personal experiences got me to open up more than I expected. She respects my beliefs; in fact she encourages me to be more open about it and she researched it to have a better understanding. That meant a lot! Tears, laughter, light bulb moments and confirmations. I am truly grateful for these sessions. I would definitely recommend Laura’s services as she is a prime example of a safe space for Caribbean people to start their healing process. The stigma around therapy for Caribbean people has been a stumbling block and part of the reason why there are so many hurt people out there hurting people and going through life broken and unable to tap into their full selves!
Sophie Acomat - Somatic Facilitator
Working with Laura has been truly impactful for my business. Our sessions touched on both the practical and mindset side of things, which made a huge difference for me. On the practical side, she guided me through setting up groups, presenting offers, adjusting my prices, and finding creative ways to gain visibility. On the deeper side, she helped me make a real distinction between the therapist and the business woman - something I had been struggling with for a long time. Thanks to her support, I feel myself stepping more into my business woman shoes with confidence. She also encouraged me to see the importance of investing time and energy into visibility, communication, and even diversifying my income in ways that I genuinely enjoy. I’m really grateful for these sessions - they’ve been super beneficial, and I look forward to having more.
Anonymous Client
The sessions have been very informative and helpful as I go with a transition in life. Knowing there is a safe place to speak and that my concerns and viewpoints are acknowledged and treated as important along with ways to manoeuvre through the thoughts or issues was of extreme importance to me. To add the level of privacy and discernment granted, since unfortunately that is not granted in the Caribbean communities. Thank you a thousand times!
