I discovered my natural passion in Psychotherapy and Counselling during my extensive professional nursing career as a Registered General Nurse of 17 years working within the NHS across two different hospitals. I naturally gravitated towards specialist roles within my career to enhance more opportunity to work and support patients and their families requiring emotional and psychological support. Within my more recent years practicing as Macmillan Breast Cancer Specialist Practitioner, supporting patients and their families through their individual treatment journeys. It was within this role my passion for counselling and psychotherapy grew and therefore made the decision to focus on my new career path and completed a diploma in Psychotherapy & Counselling and now an accredited Psychotherapist & Counsellor.
I work with integrated models of therapy and have gained qualifications to utilise psychodynamic concepts within my approach, however I value and consider the value and influences of the humanistic and person centred approach. This was harnessed and developed from my extensive nursing experience.
My aim is to support and work with clients experiencing a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges and to naturally and to aid the natural navigation to reach their individual goals of positive and effective change and enhance their well-being. I am committed to provide a safe and therapeutic experience and environment for the safety and wellbeing for all my clients and a member of the National Counselling Society. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, depression, coping with grief and varied forms of loss. Self confidence and self esteem.
I believe seeking professional help is a sign of strength and courage and can be a daunting task. I am available to support your individual journey for a more fulfilling and enriched life.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Abandonment, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Narcissism, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
NCPS Therapist - Registered Member MBACP (Accred) #NCS20-02367
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Really kind and patient, with lots of clear insights.
Written on May 07, 2026 after therapy with Laura for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and anger management
Laura has been an absolute revelation. So understanding, professional and really helped me get back on track. I would highly recommend Laura, and therapy to anyone who’ll listen to me!
Written on Mar 10, 2026 after therapy with Laura for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Laura is extremely perceptive and remembers the details. I feel great confidence when sharing with her and really feel like she is able to piece things together.
Written on Dec 15, 2025 after therapy with Laura for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes
Very supportive, very understanding
Written on Dec 12, 2025 after therapy with Laura for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and bipolar disorder
It's early days for me and Laura, but she seems attentive at picking up queues from me, especially since I find it hard to speak my mind usually. Anxious but happy that I have a 'safe space' to discuss finally.
Written on Nov 07, 2025 after therapy with Laura for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, and relationship issues
Lovely, wonderful, insightful therapist who has really helped me view myself in a different way
Written on Sep 29, 2025 after therapy with Laura for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes