MY ORIGIN STORY

Registered Practitioner Psychologist & Pop-Culture Lore Nerd

I’m Laura. I’m a Registered Forensic (Practitioner) Psychologist with over 20 years studying psychology and 15+ years working therapeutically with clients, teams, and trainee psychologists.

I grew up running around the garden with imaginary superheroes, raised on Thundercats, Bucky O’Hare, She-Ra, and Super Ted. As an adult, I never lost that love for the stories and shadowy worlds we escape into.

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A person with a smiling face stands behind a cutout of a superhero costume, creating the appearance that they are dressed as a superhero with a red light shining on them in the background.
A young girl with blonde hair wearing yellow sunglasses, a white Tom and Jerry T-shirt, white shorts, and red sandals, holding a tennis racket and a small ball, standing on sandy ground with greenery in the background at night.
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A young woman in graduation attire rides a colorful carousel horse at a carnival, smiling cheerfully.

By the Light of Day

Behind the lore & monster metaphors sits a heavy hitting clinical foundation.

When I’m not exploring the shadows of pop-culture, I’m working in the field as a Registered Practitioner Psychologist. I have Bachelor of Science, Masters and Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology, as well as additional formal training across a range of psychological therapies which I draw upon to support me:

Training the Next Generation: I supervise trainee psychologists through to becoming qualified

Mastering Group Dynamics: I train practitioner and paraprofessionals in therapeutic group work skills

Building National Impact: I support and lead the development of evidence-based group work programmes delivered across Scotland.

Real World Heroes’ Journeys: I work directly with clients navigating systemic adversity, complex trauma & heavy life challenges.

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Where the quest changed

Early in my career, I ran therapy groups in the criminal justice system. Many people I worked with were neurodivergent, had a history of trauma and adversity, and had been failed by traditional education and mental health spaces.

Whenever I used standard models, I watched eyes glaze over.

So I rewrote the script.

I started translating complex psychological concepts into pop-culture metaphors. The shift was instant: energy up, engagement up, learning up.

And it wasn’t a gimmick. This approach is backed by research.

Adults can learn better when information is delivered through play, story, and narrative.

When we use metaphors from movies and fandoms, we can stop feeling defensive and have space to start feeling curious.

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Based in Scotland

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A person with curly hair and a backpack standing outdoors, looking at a large concrete arch bridge in a green, mountainous landscape.

A country filled with mist-cloaked mountains, ancient pine forests & atmospheric ruins, straight out of a high fantasy novel.

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A person standing inside an old, abandoned stone building with large window openings, surrounded by overgrown greenery and fallen wooden debris in a forest.

MY MISSION

Evidence-Based Psychology Meets the Stories You Love.

I don’t see people as diagnoses or broken parts.

Your anxiety, shutdowns, overthinking, these are survival strategies. Armour you forged in earlier chapters.

My work is about helping you:

  • Illuminate the path ahead

  • Understand the monsters instead of fearing them

  • Make peace with your shadows

  • Find courage and hope when the world feels bleak

Because resilience isn’t pretending the monsters aren’t there, it’s about learning why they are, and harnessing their strengths to help you succeed and progress to the next chapter.

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Illustration of a ghost face mask with a hood, resembling the Scream movie character.

Illuminate the Path. Embrace the Shadows

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YOUR NEXT SCENE STARTS HERE

This space is for you. Whether you love horror, sci-fi, tabletop games, or epic fantasy.

You don’t need a diagnosis or to be finding life challenging to be here. You just need curiosity.

Here, you’ll find:

The Shadowed Market
Calling in Your Final Girls
Guided Audio
Calling in Your Final Girls
Guided Audio
£6.99

Step into the clearing with the women who never stay down. This 16‑minute guided audio blends Attachment‑Focused EMDR principles with Compassion Focused Therapy to help you visualise the strength, courage, and protective presence of your favourite final girls. You’ll be guided to call in their power, feel their care, and let their resilience steady your nervous system.

Professionally produced by Tomekeeper Productions, this immersive MP3 features original sound design and a custom script crafted to help you reconnect with safety, strength, and self‑compassion. Download it, keep it forever, and return to it whenever you need to feel supported, fierce, and unshakeably held.

Channel Their Power Today!

Rated 16A. Contains horror themes. Designed for adults; parent/guardian purchase required for anyone under 17 years old.

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Guided Audio
Zombie Themed Loving Kindness Meditation
Guided Audio
Zombie Themed Loving Kindness Meditation
Guided Audio
£6.99

Step into a gentler apocalypse. This 20‑minute zombie‑themed Loving Kindness Meditation blends dark‑playful storytelling with evidence‑based Compassion Focused Therapy to help you soften self‑criticism, calm your threat system, and reconnect with warmth even when your inner world feels like a horde is closing in.

Professionally produced by Tomekeeper Productions, this immersive MP3 features original sound design, atmospheric audio, and a custom‑written script crafted to guide you from tension to tenderness. Download it, keep it forever, and return to it whenever you need to feel more human than zombie.

Perfect for horror fans, anxious brains, and anyone who wants wellbeing with a spooky twist.

Rated 16A. Contains horror themes. Designed for adults; parent/guardian purchase required for anyone under 17 years old.

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Guided Audio
How to Pick a Therapist: DnD Rules
Webinar
How to Pick a Therapist: DnD Rules
Webinar
£0.00

Choosing a therapist shouldn’t feel like rolling a d20 and hoping for a natural 20. But for most people, it does. The mental health world is full of classes, subclasses, magic systems, guilds, and titles and no one hands you a rulebook.

This workshop gives you one.

Using the familiar structure of Dungeons & Dragons character creation, you’ll learn how to understand the different types of therapists, the models they use, how they’re trained, and how to tell whether someone is actually a good fit for your needs. Research consistently shows that the best predictor of therapy success is the quality of the therapeutic relationship, not the model, not the letters after someone’s name, not the setting. That means compatibility matters.

This workshop helps you choose your healer with intention, not guesswork.

Who It’s For

  • Anyone trying to find a therapist but feeling overwhelmed

  • People who want to understand the differences between psychiatry, psychology, counselling, and CBT therapists

  • Horror/fantasy/D&D fans who learn best through metaphor and story

  • Anyone who wants to understand therapy models without jargon

  • Therapists who want to recommend a fun, accessible resource for clients

What You Get

  • 1.5 hour on‑demand workshop (watch anytime for 30 days)

  • A 20 page printable & fillable PDF workbook

  • Clear explanations of:

    • Psychiatry vs psychology vs counselling vs CBT therapists

    • Overview of Popular Therapy models: Schema Therapy, CBT, ACT, CFT, EMDR, DBT, Person‑Centred, Psychodynamic and Narrative therapy

    • Registration bodies and accreditation

    • Compatibility and “party balance”

    • Multiclassing (therapists who blend models)

    • Session Zero (what to expect in your first session)

You walk away with a complete, geek‑friendly guide to choosing the right therapist for your quest.

  • Formats: PDF workbook (access via Dropbox) + video access (accessed via Vimeo)

  • Delivery: Instant online access to the workshop + downloadable worksheet sent via email (please check you junk mail and allow up to 10 minutes for email to arrive)

Ready to build your party and choose the healer who actually fits your needs?

Join How to Pick a Therapist and walk away with clarity, confidence, and a character sheet that helps you make the right choice for your quest.

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Webinar

You don’t have to face the sequel alone. Let’s unpack the heavy stuff, find your strengths, and level up your resilience together.

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