Do you feel like everyone else has been given the handbook to life, except you?
Maybe you feel it's your job to be the standing stone that everyone else relies on – the one who holds everything together, even when you're struggling yourself.
Perhaps you find yourself replaying what happened over and over, wondering 'was it my fault?'
I'm Laura, and I'll help you discover that you make sense – that there are reasons you feel and respond the way you do. You can move away from self-criticism towards compassion and confidence. And begin to make choices that feel right for you, rather than constantly trying to meet everyone else's expectations.
Stop asking what's wrong with you and start feeling like enough, exactly as you are.
Hi, I’m Laura
I’m a Counsellor offering online psychotherapy and counselling to adults across the UK.
Many of us grow up believing there's something wrong with us because of the ways we've had to adapt, cope or survive. This can leave us living with anxiety, self-doubt or feeling disconnected from ourselves.
But our thoughts, emotions and behaviours rarely appear out of nowhere—they make sense in the context of our experiences.
When your experiences begin to make sense, it's easier to stop blaming yourself. You can start to trust yourself more, recognise your needs, develop healthier boundaries and create a life that feels more like your own.
My work is rooted in integrative counselling and informed by evidence-based psychological research, neuroscience, trauma-informed practice, and LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent-affirming therapeutic approaches.
Together, we’ll create therapy that's collaborative, compassionate and tailored to who you are.
How Can Therapy Help?
After people come for therapy, they often tell me that:
You feel more aware of where things come from and are able to join the dots between events, patterns and relationships.
You're better able to look at your emotions and understand them, rather than shutting them off or becoming overwhelmed. You recognise that certain reactions have a reason – it's not just you.
You're more able to tune into 'what do I need?' and give yourself words of affirmation and reassurance, rather than mentally beating yourself up.
You feel more confident and have a greater awareness of yourself and your identity, especially around other people.
You're more able to walk away from situations that feel harmful, while also feeling more able to be vulnerable and tell those close to you how you're actually doing, so they can show up for you too.
You feel a real sense of relief at being able to talk about everything.
Which sounds like you?
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I'm LGBTQ+ and I want to work with a therapist who understands
Whether you're exploring your identity, navigating relationships, or simply looking for a therapist who understands, this is a space where you don't have to explain or edit who you are.
A place where all parts of you are welcome.
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I'm Neurodivergent and I want a counsellor who won't judge me
You may have spent years wondering why life feels harder than it seems to for everyone else. Together we'll explore your experiences in a way that honours how your mind works.
Because you make sense.
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I often feel anxious, overwhelmed or struggle with people pleasing
When you're constantly managing everyone else's needs, it's easy to lose sight of your own. Therapy can help you find a gentler way of living.
A place to discover that you matter too.
Not sure which feels like the best fit?
That's completely okay. We can talk it through together during a free consultation, and decide what feels right for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
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You don't need to prepare anything before therapy or have a clear idea of what's wrong. Many people begin feeling overwhelmed, stuck or unsure where to start. We'll begin counselling wherever feels most comfortable for you.
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There's no set number of counselling sessions. Some people come to therapy with a specific goal, while others want space to explore things more deeply over time.
Feeling like you have control over the process is important, so we'll talk together about what you're hoping to get from counselling and regularly review how things are going. This means you always have a say in the therapy process and counselling feels collaborative and tailored to what you need.
→ Read more about how long counselling takes and how we review progress together.
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The most important part of counselling is finding a therapist you feel comfortable with. You don't need to have everything figured out before you start, and you don't have to do therapy in a particular way.
The best counselling is collaborative. We'll work together to find an approach that feels right for you, and you can always tell me if something isn't working or you'd like to try something different.
→ Read more about getting the most out of counselling and finding the right therapist.
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The counselling consultation is a relaxed 15-minute phone consultation designed to help us decide whether we're a good fit to work together. Before we speak, I'll ask you to complete a short questionnaire so I can understand a little about what's brought you to therapy and what's feeling most important to you right now.
We'll talk about what you're hoping for from counselling, how I work, and whether I'm the right therapist for your needs. There'll also be plenty of time for you to ask any questions you have. It's not a therapy session, and there's absolutely no obligation to book afterwards.
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Finding the right counsellor matters. If, after our phone consultation, it doesn't feel like the right fit, there's absolutely no pressure to continue. My priority is helping you find the support that feels right for you.
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A difficult experience of therapy can make it hard to trust another therapist, especially if you felt misunderstood, judged or unable to be yourself. If that's happened to you, it's understandable that you might feel hesitant about trying counselling again.
My aim is to create a space where you feel safe, listened to and accepted for who you are. Therapy should be collaborative, respectful and tailored to you—not about trying to fit you into someone else's idea of who you should be.
If you have a question about counselling or starting therapy that isn't answered here, take a look at my full FAQ page or get in touch using the contact form. It's completely normal to have lots of questions before starting therapy, and I'm always happy to help.
Ready to take the next step?
You don't need to have everything figured out before you get in touch. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or wondering whether therapy could help, a free 15-minute consultation gives us the chance to talk about what you're looking for, answer any questions you have, and see whether we're the right fit to work together.
I’m committed to making therapy accessible for clients with disabilities and/or who are neurodiverse and will collaborate with you to adapt how we work so our sessions are safe and accessible.
I work with people of all genders and respect your chosen name, pronouns and expression of your gender identity.
I am committed to working in a culturally sensitive and inclusive way. This includes acknowledging the impact systemic racism, inequality and exclusion have on mental health, especially for people from the global majority, the LGBTQIA+ community and people with disabilities. And I am committed to the process of learning, as well as unlearning, beliefs and values informed by, but not limited to, racism, queerphobia, ageism and ableism.
Above all, I aim to provide you with a safe place where we can explore all the facets of your identity that make you uniquely you, including your race, gender, sexuality and disability.
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