- Client-Centred Therapy
- Stress and anxiety support
- Grief and loss work
About Laura
Laura McCarthy is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with four years of clinical experience. She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, grief, anger and changes in career or life circumstances.
She works from a client-centred approach which foregrounds the person's own views and choices. Sessions are collaborative and paced to what each person needs. Laura aims to listen closely and reflect what she hears so people can make clearer decisions about next steps.
Her work includes helping people process attachment and blended family issues, manage feelings of guilt, shame or emptiness, and address communication and control problems. She also supports those coping with divorce, domestic violence, dissociation and body image concerns.
Laura describes counselling as a shared process. She offers regular supervision and reflective practice as part of her professional routine. This helps her stay attentive to what matters in sessions and adapt her responses where needed.
Practical matters are handled plainly: fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the See online therapy options button.
Client-Centred practice and online counselling
Laura uses Client-Centred Therapy as her core approach. This method means the counsellor listens with attention and reflects what the person says. It helps people who are struggling with anxiety, stress, relationship strains and low self-worth to find their own way forward.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Laura will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, and she will collaborate with the person to decide how to proceed. That shared decision helps shape session focus and pace.
Practical benefits of online work can include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time. The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current session options before booking. The subscription model used for payments allows sessions to be scheduled and the subscription cancelled when needed, which can make arranging regular appointments easier.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, relationship and family issues, grief, anger, career and depression.
What is her therapeutic style?
She works in a client-centred way, focusing on the person's perspectives and choices in sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of experience working as a counsellor.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is BACP registered and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time and fees vary with location.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.