- Practical strategies
- Trauma aware
- Person centred
About Laura
Laura Bourne is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people cope with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship concerns, self-esteem and sleep difficulties. She also supports those facing intimacy-related issues, anger, ADHD and broader life changes. Laura works with young people and adults and brings a calm, compassionate manner to sessions.
She trained initially in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and over five years of practice has broadened her approach to suit different needs. That means sessions tend to be tailored to the person rather than following one fixed method. She uses practical, everyday language and focuses on small, manageable steps clients can try between meetings.
Laura mixes approaches such as attachment-based work and psychodynamic ideas with solution-focused techniques. This helps uncover patterns from earlier relationships while also building concrete strategies for current problems. She describes herself as trauma-aware and works with an understanding of how past experiences affect present reactions.
Her professional registrations include BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and NCPS. Those credentials reflect her commitment to professional practice and ongoing development. Sessions are held in English and she works with people in the UK.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability. The service uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, and fees vary with location and therapist availability.
Approaches that guide online work
Laura combines Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, attachment-based work and solution-focused techniques in ways that suit the person. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns, which can help with anxiety, sleep and low mood. Attachment-based work explores how early relationships affect current ways of relating and can help with intimacy, abandonment and relationship difficulties. Solution-focused techniques concentrate on strengths and small, concrete steps to move forward and are useful for coping with life changes and setting short-term goals.Finding the right mix is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to identify what feels most useful for the client's needs, goals and preferences, and can adjust approaches as progress is reviewed.
Specific session formats are not listed in the biography, so check the available options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins on difficult days. It also means work between sessions - such as practising new strategies or keeping brief notes - can be discussed and adapted to everyday life.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Laura commonly address?
Laura supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship issues, self-esteem and sleep problems, as well as ADHD and life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She favours a warm, non-judgemental style and adapts methods to the person. Sessions focus on practical steps and exploring how past experiences shape current reactions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of experience working as a counsellor and has developed a flexible approach during that time.
Which credentials and location are listed?
Her listed registrations are BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and NCPS, and she practises in the United Kingdom.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Specific session formats are not stated in the biography, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.