Laura Wood

Hi, I'm Laura Wood.

I'm a qualified psychotherapist specialising in resentment and relationships. In particular, resentment that builds up in mothers who carry the mental load, over-function, and internally rage at their partners while saying "I'm fine". You may be wondering if you even like your partner anymore as the resentment has buried your admiration and love for one another. 

I help you name what you're carrying, understand what you actually need, and find the words to ask for it. It could be that our work together involves feelings of guilt and grief, alongside developing and nurturing your identity and sense of self. 

I work with individuals and with couples working through the same imbalance together.

You may feel:

• Overwhelmed or emotionally drained from holding everything together
• Lonely, even when you’re in a relationship or surrounded by others
• Unsure how to communicate your needs without feeling guilty, “too much” or starting a fight. 
• Resentful of your partner even though you know they are a good person.
• Stuck in patterns where you give more than you receive
• Invisible, unsupported, or overlooked

How I Work

My approach combines a nurturing therapeutic space with practical communication tools. Together, this helps you understand what's really underneath the resentment, separate the feeling from the ask so conversations land differently, and move from managing your relationship to actually partnering in it. Over time, it also reduces the emotional overwhelm of carrying everything alone.

Is this right for you?

You might benefit from working with me if:

• You’re used to prioritising others and struggle to express (or know) your needs
• You over-function in relationships (taking on all the organising, remembering, planning)
• You feel responsible for keeping the peace
• You're missing emotional connection and often feel like you are co-existing with your partner.
•  You feel consumed by the heaviness of it all that you're not sure who you are anymore or what you enjoy doing. 
• You are struggling with how you show up as a parent(s) due to the overwhelm. 

Our work together
Therapy sessions are a dedicated space in your week that is just for you.

Together we will:

• Slow down and understand your emotional and relational patterns
• Build emotional clarity (what do I feel? what do I need?)
• Practise taking ownership for, and communicating, your needs.
• Explore boundaries and relationship balance, at a pace that feels safe and comfortable for you. 
  
  

Practical Information

• Individual sessions are 50 minutes long. Couple sessions are 75 minutes long. 
• I work in-person and online. My online work is via secure video calls or email (please see my website for more information on this way of working). 
• We begin with a free introductory session to ensure we’re a good fit and for you to ask any questions you may have. 
• Sessions are usually weekly to maintain momentum, although fortnightly can be discussed

A note about the process
Therapy is a journey, not a quick fix. I ask clients to bring commitment and patience. Meaningful change takes time. Together we’ll work steadily toward building clarity, confidence, and more balanced relationships.

A little about me

I'm a mother to a 2 year old girl and becoming a mother shifted the way I think about connection. It deepened my awareness of the invisible emotional labour many people carry - planning, remembering, anticipating, caring.
I saw this pattern reflected in my clients too, and it became clear that
we cannot keep caring for everyone else if we’re never allowed to take up space.

Resentment is information that we need to listen to. I am passionate about helping people who give so much finally receive support, connection, and understanding.

Not ready for therapy just yet?

I recognise that starting therapy can feel big and maybe feels a bit daunting to talk to someone you feel you don't know. Here are some ways I can support you and give you the opportunity to get to know me at the same time:

- Instagram. You can get to know me as a person and a therapist, alongside content on mental load, resentment, and connection.

- Blog. I write blogs regularly on topics I feel are helpful or that frequently show up in the therapy space. https://www.laurawoodtherapy.co.uk/blog

- The Rebalance. My email newsletter with reflections and prompts to work through in your own time https://www.laurawoodtherapy.co.uk/email-list

I specialise in supporting resentful mums who carry the mental load in their relationships and often put everyone else's needs before their own. You might be the one who remembers appointments, plans the week, manages the household, and holds it all together, while your own needs go unheard and resentment quietly builds underneath.

I help you notice these patterns, name what you're actually feeling, and find the words to ask for what you need. Together, we work through the guilt and grief that often sit alongside resentment, and build a relationship where you feel seen, not just relied upon.

Individual sessions last for 50 minutes and are priced at £85. I work on a weekly or fortnightly basis. 

Couple sessions last for 75 minutes (though this can be increased depending on the needs of the couple) and are priced at £120. 

Sessions for trainee counsellors/therapists are priced at £45.

Please note: Slots at a reduced rate are limited, please inform me in your enquiry whether you are a trainee therapist and I can let you know if I currently have space to offer the reduced fee. 

If you don't feel ready to start therapy, but what to begin your self-development. I, alongside another qualified therapist, have created a self-study course called The Shyness & Self-Esteem Series. I encourage you to see the full details on my website.