Lou Lawson

Proactive Workplace Wellbeing for SMEs | Founder of Best Self | Therapy-Informed Support

Taunton, England, United Kingdom

About

Employee wellbeing is too important to leave until crisis point. Traditional Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs) provide valuable support, but they’re often used only when someone is already struggling. I believe in a more proactive, whole-person approach one that supports people before challenges escalate. That’s why I created Best Self, a proactive workplace wellbeing offering designed to support employees and leaders in small and medium-sized businesses. With a background in coaching and therapy, I bring a therapy-informed approach that blends practical tools with compassionate support. My work recognises that people don’t leave their personal challenges at the door when someone feels more confident, calmer, and clearer within themselves, it naturally impacts their work and performance too. I partner with businesses that want more than a tick-box wellbeing solution. Together, we create environments where people feel supported, valued, and able to thrive. If you’re an SME owner thinking about how to better support your team’s wellbeing, I’m always happy to connect and share ideas.

Experience

  • Lloyd & Whyte (10 yrs 7 mos)
    • Learning and Development Consultant
      Jan 2025 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos

    • Learning & Development Manager
      Oct 2020 - Jan 2025 · 4 yrs 4 mos

    • People Development Team Leader
      Jan 2020 - Oct 2020 · 10 mos

  • Transformational Coaching Specialist at You're Unique (Coaching & Therapies) Ltd
    Apr 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 3 mos

  • Claims Handler at Kennedys
    Oct 2015 - Nov 2015 · 2 mos

  • Operational Development Consultant at Lloyd & Whyte Ltd
    Oct 2014 - Sep 2015 · 1 yr

  • Senior Claims Advisor at Lloyd & Whyte
    Nov 2000 - Oct 2014 · 14 yrs