- Attachment-based
- Client-centred
- Psychodynamic
About Laura
Laura Howard is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She has five years of practice and works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, eating and body image concerns, parenting and career worries. She also supports people from LGBT backgrounds and those coping with life changes.
Laura draws on psychodynamic and client-centred ideas to help people understand patterns that keep causing pain. Sessions typically begin by clarifying what the person wants to work on and what feels manageable in the short term. She listens for repeated themes from early relationships and current life pressures, then helps people make sense of how these affect thinking, feelings and behaviour.
She has completed a certificate in adoption counselling and works with people affected by adoption and special guardianship orders. That includes birth parents, adoptive parents and adoptees dealing with attachment, loss and identity questions. Laura also notes experience with attachment-related concerns, abandonment, and adoptive-family dynamics.
Practical concerns such as parenting strain, first job stress, relationship breakdown and coping after illness are part of her caseload. She uses a conversational, reflective style that focuses on understanding what lies behind current problems rather than quick fixes. Her work attends to how past relationships shape present choices and emotions.
Sessions are offered in English in the United Kingdom. Fees vary by location and are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and a first session is scheduled via the platform.
How her approaches translate to online work
Laura uses Attachment-Based and Client-Centred ideas alongside psychodynamic thinking to guide online sessions. Attachment-Based work looks at how early relationships shape expectations of closeness and trust, which can help with intimacy, abandonment and attachment concerns. Client-Centred work focuses on listening and reflecting back what someone says, helping them clarify thoughts and feelings in the moment. Psychodynamic ideas bring attention to recurring patterns and unconscious themes that show up in relationships and daily choices.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, personal preferences and what feels most helpful, then agree a way of working to suit those priorities. This is a collaborative process with adjustments over time as needs change.
The practical benefits of online work often include fitting sessions around study, work or travel and avoiding extra commute time. If you are unsure which session arrangements are offered, confirm the current options before booking. The emphasis is on making therapy workable within everyday life and on finding a rhythm that supports steady progress.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She works with common issues for young adults such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, eating and body image problems, parenting and career worries.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her style blends psychodynamic and client-centred approaches, focusing on understanding patterns from past relationships and how they affect current feelings and behaviour.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of experience working with adults on a wide range of emotional and relational issues.
What are her professional credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practices in the United Kingdom.
Can she work with people who speak other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she see international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Fees vary with location and are managed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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