Awaken to Love

Embodied, open-hearted nonduality for everyday living & psycho-spiritual wellness

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About Dr Laura

Laura holds a PhD in psychophysics and is an accredited psycho-spiritual counsellor, IFS L3 certified therapist, author, and teacher of nonduality (duonity), with extensive experience teaching at the University of Manchester in the UK.

In addition to her academic and therapeutic roles, Laura is a metaphysics scholar and interfaith practitioner. She regularly co-leads spiritual services centred on unconditional love at Gorton Monastery. Her lifelong mission is to help others awaken to the unconditional love within themselves and live from their true essence.

Having undergone a profound transformation through decades of deep inner work, Laura has experienced a radical shift in consciousness. Her unique combination of qualifications and personal experience makes her a compassionate and insightful guide for those on a journey toward embodied nonduality, seeking wholeness, emotional healing and spiritual awakening.

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‍ ‍Upcoming Events

AI & Spiritual Experience Conference

ALISTER HARDY TRUST CONFERENCE

AI and Spiritual Experience, celebrating 10 years of Journal for the Study of Religious Experience (JSRE).

Workshop Title: AI Roles in Spiritual Development and Trauma Healing.

Can AI serve as a meaningful companion in spiritual growth without replacing human empathy, relationship and lived experience?

12 June 2026 | Online

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Masters Events: Oxford Trauma Conference 

SCIENCE, SPIRIT AND THE BODY: THE SYNTHESIS OF HEALING

Explore how modern science, embodied practice and spiritual understanding converge to create a more integrated vision of healing.

As the world’s largest trauma, mental health and wellbeing conference, if you work in a related field or are keen to expand your understanding, this annual highlight is not to be missed. Here’s your invite.

14–17 September 2026 | In-person & Online

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Internal Family Systems Conference

IFS INSTITUTE CONFERENCE

Bringing together the global IFS community for learning, connection and inspiration.

Keynote presentations, experiential workshops and meaningful conversations designed to deepen your practice and expand your perspective of the evolving field of IFS.

Workshop Title: Body, Mind and Spirit - Three layers of Therapeutic Presence.

15–16 October 2026 | Online

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‍ ‍Member of: BACP, ASI, Scientific & Medical Network, Nondual Therapy Directory & Spiritual England

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IFS and Nonduality Framework.
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Round table of healing. All healing modalities are included in the journey of healing.
5Cs a day for wellbeing: Contemplation, Connection, Conscious Movement, Curiosity, Contribution.
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The Slider of Self-leadership. From part to Self.
What is enlightenment.
Chakras and the 8Cs of SELF in IFS.
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The both/and of Nondual IFS.
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Tao of IFS. From parts, to Self, to Absolute SELF.
Who am I?
The both/and of Nondual IFS.
Difference between parts and Self, parts-led versus Self-led.
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The Butterfly of Self-Leadership. IFS for children.

Surrendering to love

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