Laura Steele
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About me
Hi, I'm Laura, a BACP registered therapist with experience helping people to find meaningful change through better understanding their way of being in the world.
I am a warm, relational, and encouraging therapist and my practice is open-hearted and creative. I appreciate the uniqueness of each person (and their experiences) and embrace a holistic, inclusive, and non-pathologising approach.
I understand it can take great courage to explore what you're feeling, and I offer Person-Centred Therapy and Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy to help you navigate what's coming up in your life.
Person-Centred Therapy
In Person-Centred Therapy sessions, I offer a warm, empathic, and non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, experiences, and relationships—with yourself and others.
You’ll set the pace of our sessions, and we’ll explore what’s coming up for you in the here and now (like any thoughts, imagery, metaphors, dreams, or movement you notice), as well as past experiences.
Person-centred therapy is a creative process, and the experience differs for everyone. It can be a relief to share long-buried feelings or helpful to have a space to talk that is free of judgement.
Together, we will connect with the resources you already hold within—helping you nurture your self-worth, manage any stress and anxiety you're experiencing, navigate past challenges, and build deeper connections.
I have seen firsthand (as a therapist and a client) the magic and potency of paying attention to the present moment and how gaining an understanding of who you are (and how you relate to the world), empowers you to make choices that lead to a more meaningful, connected, and fulfilling life.
Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy
IFS Therapy is an expansive and transformative approach that invites you to explore the many layers of your inner world; the parts you have within.
In our sessions, I will work alongside you to gently uncover and understand your parts, creating space for you to connect your core calm self and opening new possibilities for healing. Working with your inner world and expanding your sense of self allows you to discover a more authentic and empowered version of who you already are.
I offer a compassionate and caring space, and have a great respect for your inner wisdom. IFS Therapy helps you to deepen your self-awareness and find richer connections with yourself and others. As you learn to nurture and integrate the parts of yourself, balance, peace, and growth naturally emerge in your life.
You can find out more here … https://internalfamilysystemstraining.co.uk/therapy/
My approach
I hold closely the belief that the world around us shapes our experiences. I create space for you to explore the different intersections of your identity and recognise how social systems may impact your wellbeing.
My approach is trauma-informed, queer and trans affirmative, feminist, and always centred in kindness, compassion, and respect.
I am mindful of how trauma can be stored in the body and take a holistic approach. Considering both the body and the mind can be helpful for those whose bodies are a place of anxiety (for those experiencing change, physical illness, or low self-confidence, to name but a few).
Ideas from neuroscience, philosophy, mindfulness, Somatic Experiencing, and Jungian concepts (like how we experience our dreams) also weave into my practice. I am deeply fascinated by archetypes, mythology, spirituality and our connections to land and place.
Reaching out
I understand how important it is to feel at ease with your therapist and to be able to build a trusting relationship. For this reason, I offer a free 30-minute initial call where we can connect, talk about what you're looking for, and see whether working together would be a good fit for you.
You are very welcome to contact me on 07983 344 856, by email, or through my website.
Sometimes, my replies may inadvertently go to your junk or spam folder. If you don't hear from me within 48 hours of reaching out, please check those folders to see if my reply is there!
Training, qualifications & experience
My path to becoming a therapist started in Bristol, where I studied for a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and gained an understanding of the application of psychological science. I then completed a Master's in Counselling and Psychotherapy at Keele University, focusing on theory and therapeutic skills, and I graduated with distinction.
As a member of the BACP, I participate in regular supervision, take part in continued training, and work within their ethical framework. I am registered with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) and have practice insurance.
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).
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£65.00 - £80.00
Free initial telephone or online session
Concessions offered for
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Further information
I welcome anyone looking for short or long-term sessions, whether you are arriving with a specific situation you’d like to talk through or are looking to better understand yourself or your identity.
We will work together in a structured way for as long as you need, with regular check-ins to keep us on the right path.
Drawing from more than 2500 hours of client work, I have experience supporting people navigating...
- anxiety, stress, panic attacks, social anxiety, climate and eco-anxiety
- depression, burnout, work-related stress, loneliness, low self-esteem, low self-confidence
- trauma, loss, grief or bereavement, major life transitions
- relationship difficulties, endings, and separation
- domestic abuse or violence, sexual assault
- neurodiversity, ADHD, Autism
- body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- chronic illness, pain management
- queer and trans experiences including gender dysphoria
- spirituality, feminism, and women's experiences
