My background is varied, spanning roles from research scientist to spiritual teacher. I am also a musician, author and artist dedicated to holding spaces of deep transformation. Over the years, I have facilitated numerous women’s circles, mantra and sound healing sessions, IFS workshops, ecstatic dances and interfaith services. I frequently speak at international conferences on psychology, psychophysics and IFS. I also enjoy discussing topics like awakening, Advaita Vedanta, Eastern Tantra, embodied movement and A Course In Miracles (ACIM) in various interviews.

I am the co-founder of the Nondual IFS community and creator of Nondual IFS. My teachings emphasise the transformative power of Being, drawing from a rich tapestry of spiritual traditions including Sufism, Christian mysticism, Celtic and Shamanic spirituality, Taoism, Zen, and Eastern and Western nonduality. My approach offers a refreshing perspective on the path to awakening and living from the essence of love.

Inspired by figures like Hildegard von Bingen and Julian of Norwich, my creative work includes a children’s book on IFS and an adult book, Awaken to Love: Reclaiming Wholeness through Embodied Nonduality with Jungian Wisdom, Psychosynthesis & Internal Family Systems. Grounded in over two decades of research, it integrates modern psychotherapeutic modalities with timeless Vedantic and Tantric traditions.

As an interfaith practitioner, I also co-lead services centred on unconditional love at Gorton Monastery. Having walked my own path of deep inner transformation, it is my sincere privilege to gently walk alongside others toward emotional healing and spiritual awakening.

Alongside my practice, I contribute to the scientific community as a peer reviewer and grant evaluator, and I enjoy sharing regular musings on my Substack.

Laura’s quotes


"The Self is ubiquitous, quietly permeating all facets of human life and experience—from the wonder of nature, beauty and the arts, to mysticism and philosophy, depression and psychological distress, health and sickness."— Laura Patryas

Awaken To Love: Reclaiming Wholeness through Embodied Nonduality with Jungian Wisdom, Psychosynthesis & Internal Family Systems