- Stress and anxiety
- Self esteem
- CBT and EFT
About Laura
Laura Ward is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, low self-esteem, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, and difficulties such as ADHD and bipolar challenges.
Laura uses straightforward, person-focused work to help people who feel stuck. She supports clients to talk through what is happening, identify patterns, and take small steps toward feeling better. She also helps with career worries, anger, coping with life changes and the emotional impact of chronic illness or caregiving.
Her approach pays attention to how past experiences and family patterns shape current thoughts and reactions. Laura works with issues such as abandonment, attachment challenges, body image, codependency, communication problems and problems after separation or divorce. She also has experience supporting people affected by domestic violence, substance and eating difficulties.
Sessions aim to build resilience and increase self-awareness. Laura uses methods drawn from Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to guide practical conversations about feelings and behaviours. She encourages clients to identify strengths and try manageable changes between meetings.
She works in English and accepts international clients. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is used to choose an initial appointment. Costs vary by location and sessions run through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How her approaches translate to online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person in front of the counsellor. It centres the client’s pace, priorities and experience, helping with self-esteem, confidence and processing life events. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers practical steps for reducing anxiety, low mood and unhelpful patterns. Emotionally-Focused Therapy concentrates on emotional experience and connection, which can help with relationship concerns and attachment issues.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Laura will discuss different ways of working and agree with the client which methods suit their goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and can change as therapy progresses.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are used, so confirm current options before booking. Online counselling can make sessions easier to fit into study, work or shift schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people continue work with the same counsellor even when they move countries or relocate within the UK. Registered or accredited professionals will explain session length, frequency and any technical needs when arranging the first appointment.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which problems does she commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, low self-esteem, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, ADHD and related difficulties.
What kind of approach does she use in sessions?
Her style is person-focused and practical, drawing on Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to look at thoughts, feelings and actions.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional counselling experience working with adults on a range of emotional and life issues.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and based in the United Kingdom.
Can non-UK residents work with her?
Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm the current online session options before booking.
How are costs arranged?
Fees vary with location and sessions are billed through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with a first appointment?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling an initial session.
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