- Client-Centred Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
About Laura
Laura Kirk is a BACP psychotherapist in the United Kingdom with three years of clinical experience and a further 15 years working in mental health as a support worker. She lists anxiety, trauma and bereavement among the concerns she helps people with, and notes experience with issues such as low self-esteem, ADHD and autism. Sessions focus on noticing how the body and emotions connect and on building practical self-awareness.
Laura uses body-focused ways of working alongside person-centred practice. She describes somatic and gestalt-informed methods that help people notice physical sensations linked to emotions. That can make it easier to name and work through distressing memories or patterns that come from trauma.
In sessions she aims to help clients regulate bodily reactions and cultivate steadier responses to stress. She works openly about life changes that commonly affect women, including perimenopause and menopause, and offers support around grief and caregiving stress. She also mentions experience with issues tied to chronic illness and end-of-life care.
Laura says she values a trusting therapeutic relationship and sees the client as expert in their own life. She aims to help people build awareness of strengths and to use those strengths when making changes. She also notes she is neurodivergent and brings that perspective into her work.
The focus is practical: noticing sensations, talking through reactions, and practising ways to calm the body. People who want a counsellor who blends body-centered approaches with person-centred listening may find this style clear and direct.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the client feels heard and can clarify their goals. Online sessions can use this approach to talk through daily struggles, relationships and self-esteem in straightforward conversation.Somatic therapy pays attention to bodily sensations and how the body holds stress. In an online session the counsellor guides people to notice breath, posture and small movements so they can spot and work with physical signs of anxiety or tension.
Trauma-focused methods aim to address memories and patterns that come from past events. Reminders and grounding techniques can be taught and practised during remote sessions to reduce overwhelming reactions and support regulation.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, and then adapt methods together in a collaborative way. Clients are involved in choosing which techniques to try and how to pace the work.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed, while still focusing on noticing sensations, practising regulation and talking through difficult material.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She lists stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting and low self-esteem among other concerns she works with.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her work combines client-centred listening with somatic methods and trauma-focused approaches to notice body sensations and process difficult emotions.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of clinical experience as a psychotherapist and 15 years of prior work in mental health as a support worker.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.