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Laura Mitchell

Laura Mitchell, BACP

BACP counsellor - anxiety and relationships

United Kingdom

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Credentials
BACP
Registration
BACP, United Kingdom / 391468
Experience
4 years
Languages
English
Location
United Kingdom
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Relationship work
  • Client-Centred Therapy

About Laura

Laura Mitchell is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with four years of professional experience. She works with people who are struggling with stress and anxiety, addiction concerns, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, and other life changes.

Laura focuses on straightforward, person-focused conversation. She aims to help people talk through the issues that feel overwhelming. Sessions are intended to be non-judgemental and practical rather than full of jargon.

Her background includes work with a broad range of concerns such as depression, ADHD, eating issues, parenting strain and trauma and abuse. She also supports people dealing with attachment difficulties, abandonment, codependency and communication problems. This gives her experience with both emotional and relational challenges.

In session she draws on Client-Centred Therapy to follow what matters most to the person in front of her. She also uses elements of the Gottman Method to address relationship patterns and communication where that is relevant. The focus is on simple tools and clearer communication, not on labels or technical terms.

Practical issues like career stress, anger and coping with major life changes are included in her work. She can also talk with people experiencing bereavement, caregiver strain, cancer-related concerns and separation. People who want calm, focused conversations about what to do next may find this approach helpful.

Approaches used and how online sessions fit

Client-Centred Therapy is built around the person’s experience. The counsellor listens without directing, and follows what the client says matters most. This approach helps when someone needs to make sense of feelings like anxiety or grief at their own pace.

The Gottman Method concentrates on relationship patterns and communication. It offers specific ways to notice unhelpful cycles and practise clearer, calmer conversations with a partner. This can be useful for people who want to change how they connect and argue.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, and together they will decide which methods to use. This is a collaborative process rather than a fixed prescription.

Confirm the exact session options before booking because formats are not specified in the profile. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around a busy day, reduce travel time and allow people to join from wherever they are based in the UK. Different approaches can be adapted to suit shorter check-ins or longer conversations depending on what the person needs.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyGottman Method

Experience

4+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship problems, grief and several other life challenges listed in her profile.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style is person-focused and non-judgemental, using clear conversation and practical steps rather than clinical language.

How much experience does she have?

She has four years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and relational issues.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is registered with the BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Can I work with her from another country?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions charged?

Session cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin if I want a first session?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.

Laura MitchellBACP

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