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Traci Lawler

Traci Lawler, BACP

United Kingdom

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BACP counsellor - young adult issues and wellbeing

  • Attachment work
  • CBT and DBT techniques
  • Mindfulness practice

About Traci

Traci Lawler is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with four years of experience. She works with common problems that appear in early adulthood, including stress, anxiety, relationship issues, career concerns and questions about self-worth. Sessions look at what is happening now and at past experiences that still affect day-to-day life.

Traci takes a conversational, client-focused approach. She encourages people to talk through their thoughts and feelings and helps them identify patterns that keep causing pain. When past events are relevant she will gently reflect on those memories to help uncover underlying causes of current difficulties.

Once patterns are clearer, Traci works with clients to try new ways of coping. That can include practicing communication and boundary skills, building routines for day-to-day life, and using techniques from different therapeutic models to manage strong emotions. The emphasis is on practical steps that can make ordinary life feel less overwhelming.

She often supports people who feel stuck after leaving education, starting a first job, or navigating relationships and independence. Traci also helps with addictions, trauma and abuse, eating and body-image issues, ADHD and compassion fatigue among other concerns.

Sessions are generally weekly when people choose to work with her, and she asks clients to consider regular sessions to support steady progress. To begin, clients follow the site process to match and book an initial appointment.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape how people connect now and how they respond to stress. Online sessions using attachment ideas help people notice relationship patterns and practise different ways of relating. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviours to reduce anxiety and low mood. In an online setting CBT often involves clear goals, short exercises and agreed actions between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and typical day-to-day pressures and then try methods that fit. That collaborative process helps shape each person’s plan rather than sticking to a single technique from the start.

The biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm the current options before you book. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around study, work or family commitments, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let someone use video or audio depending on what feels manageable that day. Registered or accredited professionals will discuss practical arrangements when you schedule the first appointment.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and career concerns, addiction, trauma and self-esteem issues among others.

What is her general therapy style?

She uses a conversational, client-centred way of working and blends several approaches to suit what the person needs.

How much experience does she have?

She has four years of professional experience as a counsellor in the United Kingdom.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in the United Kingdom.

Can people who do not live in the UK work with her?

She is not currently accepting international clients; sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm the current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to work with her?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.

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Traci LawlerBACP

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