‘I'm In Therapy – I Want To Get Myself Together'

Lauren Goodger opens up to new about starting therapy to finally deal with her past and her hopes for the future

- Anna Bailey

We’re used to seeing the glossy side of Lauren Goodger’s life through her ultra-glam selfies, but the reality star shocked fans last week when she posted a heartfelt confession on Instagram Stories, revealing she’d just had her first therapy session.

The 33-year-old couldn’t hold back the tears as she told her followers she was finally facing up to issues she had long bottled up, and would be sharing her journey with fans.

And when we call her to find out how she’s doing now, Lauren admits that despite being free from the relationship dramas that might have triggered problems in the past, she’s feeling at an all-time low.

“I’ve been through break-ups, but now I’m fine. I’m not in love with anyone, I’m not being hurt by anyone and I’m feeling the worst. I don’t know why,” she tells us.

But as she opens up to new, it’s clear that issues relating to rejection have played a big part. “I’ve always suffered with the rejection thing,” she admits. “Even though I’m a strong person, I feel like it’s bothering me more now than it ever has.”

On top of that, the former TOWIE star, who was previously engaged to Mark Wright and has since dated bad boys Joey Morrisson and Jake McLean, says being papped day in, day out, has taken its toll. “I’ve had 10 years of it, every day. I can’t enjoy myself, I’m conscious every time I walk out of the door,” she says.

So what does Lauren hope to achieve through her therapy journey?