Meet the team: Laura

 

I was one of the few who lost weight during lockdown - since then I realised how much emotional eating was happening to the people all around me (and all over the world!) and made it my personal mission to show others what I'd been doing.    

 

 

I've always enjoyed helping people believe in themselves.  I've been a make-up artist by trade since 2009, so I've seen thousands of times the effect the external transformation can have on someone. To be able to do that for someone internally is even more special, and lasts a lot longer than a face of make-up.

 

 

I love being able to change someone's beliefs about themselves.  My clients are often, people-pleasers who talk rubbish about themselves all day (and eat about it).  Seeing them realise how much they can do with their lives, shed emotional pounds in the process and ultimately love themselves is a huge part of why I love what I do.  

 

 

The work I do has pushed me to become a better parent, which can at times be really challenging!  Being able to understand my kids' emotions and the reasons behind why they're behaving the way they are instead of using traditional parenting methods like punishment or bribery can seem like the hard way through, but it's always worth it.  The adults I work with have often not been taught how to process their emotions as children, and so they do it with food.  I want better for my children and all of the next generation, so for me, the real work never stops.

 

 

One of my love languages is Words of Affirmation - I like to be told I'm loved.  So when clients tell me how much I've helped them see themselves differently, I do find it rewarding.  Even if I don't hear it every day, I can tell myself how proud I am of myself, which is something I encourage everyone to do.  You feel your best when you remind yourself how capable and fantastic you are.