About me
I’m a warm, compassionate and insightful counsellor who understands how daunting it can be to start the process of talking therapy. My hope is that by offering you a space built on empathy, trust and non-judgment, you will feel safe enough to explore whatever is on your mind. A chance to unravel the parts of you that have perhaps never been truly seen or heard. Those that we can sometimes find the most uncomfortable, challenging or impenetrable to explore, without fear of rejection.
At times, life can be unpredictable and bring about moments of crisis, when our world is rocked and the way ahead is hard to navigate. You may feel lost and overwhelmed, stuck in a rut, confused about your own identity, suffocated by grief, weighed down by the relentlessness of anxiety or depression.
Whatever it is that brings you to counselling, I don’t want to ‘fix’ or ‘cure’ you, as I don’t believe you’re broken. I believe that underneath the possible conflict, confusion, overwhelm or pain you may be experiencing, there is the opportunity for healing and change to occur. I want to work collaboratively to help you reach a place of greater understanding, self-compassion and self-acceptance of who you are and your place in the world.
Testimonials:
"Since starting therapy with Laura, I can see just how far I’ve come and how much I’ve learned about myself. I feel stronger, more grounded, and genuinely excited about what’s ahead. What once felt like an ending now feels like an incredible opportunity to start again — and I can’t wait to see where this new chapter takes me".
"When I first came to see Laura, I was at an extremely low ebb. I think I cried through the first three sessions. I spoke to her about things I had never talked about to anyone, such was the trust I had in her. She had a calm serenity that made it easy for me to open up to. I am now in a much better place. I feel positive about the future and have so much to look forward to".
"Following the death of someone very dear to me I was grappling with grief, complicated, unhappy family relationships and guilt over a long period of time.
From the start I felt able to open up completely to Laura. I Immediately felt safe and understood. I could raise things that felt difficult and over our sessions she helped me challenge my feelings of guilt, anger and bitterness. She helped me feel better about myself and to reject things that are unhelpful for my emotional well-being. The sadness at losing a loved one remains, but I feel able to move forward to make the most of the life left for me".
Training, qualifications & experience
My approach
I’m a fully qualified, person-centred therapist and respect your inherent ability to steer the direction and pace of our sessions. At times I may gently challenge or reframe your thinking if I think it’s helpful, but this will always be approached with empathy and acceptance. I value the therapeutic relationship shared between us and strongly believe it can be transformative. Being acknowledged and validated for your uniqueness is instrumental to giving you the opportunity to make meaning and fulfil your potential.
I have an appreciation for how unique and diverse people’s lives are and will be alongside you to listen without judgment.
- FdSc Person Centred Counselling, University of Brighton
- St Michaels Hospice Bereavement training
- Registered Member MBACP of BACP
Get in touch
If this feels right for you, I encourage you to get in touch for a free 30-minute initial session to explore our working together.
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
A session is £50 for individuals for 50 minutes. Couples therapy is £70 a session for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
When I work
I work from Battle, Hastings and London.
Further information
I’m a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and work within their ethical guidelines. I’m fully insured, DBS checked and have regular supervision. I am committed to developing my practice through Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
