- Client-Centred Therapy
- BACP registration
- Accepts international clients
About Laura-Anne
Laura-Anne Mervyn is a BACP-registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with nine years of professional experience. She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, grief, and the strains of life changes. She also works with concerns such as addiction, sleep and eating difficulties, low self-esteem and relationship and intimacy-related issues.
Her approach places the client at the centre of each session. She listens without judgement and helps people notice their own resources and choices. Sessions are conversational and focused on what the person wants to address next.
Clients meet practical goals over time, whether that means reducing avoidance, managing panic, or finding clearer ways to talk about feelings. She draws on client-centred principles to help people feel understood and to explore options that fit their life. This can include working through grief, supporting someone with a long-term health condition, or addressing the effects of past abuse.
Her background includes supporting people in school settings and working with those facing chronic illness and caregiver stress. She has also supported people with neurodiversity, attachment issues, and complex relationship patterns. The emphasis is on steady progress, one small change at a time.
For people who struggle with social situations or find speaking up hard, she offers a calm, straightforward way of talking things through. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session to discuss goals and next steps.
How client-centred work adapts to online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, understanding and following the client's lead. The counsellor reflects what the client says, helps name feelings, and encourages people to explore options that feel right. This approach can help with anxiety, relationship concerns, grief and coping with life changes.Working together to find the right approach is part of the process. The counsellor will discuss goals and methods in early sessions and adapt the style over time. This is a collaborative effort based on the client's needs, preferences and progress.
The biography does not list approved session formats, so confirm the available options before you book. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, study or family commitments. It can also allow shorter check-ins or sessions that do not require being on camera, which may suit people who find being watched difficult. Registered or accredited professionals can help clients choose what will work best for their circumstances.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, grief, life changes, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, and related concerns listed in her profile.
How would she work with social anxiety or phobia?
She uses a client-centred style, listening to the person's experience and helping them try practical steps that fit their life. Conversations focus on what the client wants to change and on gradual, manageable progress.
What is her professional background?
She has nine years of professional experience and has worked in school settings and with people experiencing chronic health conditions and caregiver stress.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered to international clients in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.