- Person-focused care
- Practical coping skills
- Gentle, clear guidance
About Laura
Laura Bratley is a counsellor who uses a person-focused approach to help people facing stress and anxiety. She holds BACP accreditation and has three years of professional experience. Laura aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk about what matters to them.
She works alongside clients to untangle worries and find practical ways forward. Sessions often centre on everyday skills and clearer thinking to manage panic, social anxiety, workplace pressure, and life changes. Laura draws on straightforward techniques that people can try between meetings.
Her background includes supporting people through grief, relationship strain, and issues with self-esteem and confidence. She also offers help with attachment concerns, communication problems, guilt and shame, and questions about life purpose. Pregnancy and childbirth, post-traumatic stress, and workplace difficulties are additional areas she addresses.
Laura uses Client-Centred Therapy to keep the focus on the person in front of her. She also works with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) approaches to introduce practical tools and ways of thinking. Together these approaches help clients build coping strategies and improve day-to-day functioning.
People considering therapy are invited to reflect on what they most want to change. Laura supports that process with steady, experience-based guidance and clear steps to try between sessions.
How her approaches work for online therapy
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's experience. The aim is to make people feel heard and to base work on their priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions connect and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety and panic. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, includes skills for managing strong emotions and improving how people cope day to day.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, and then suggest which methods to try. Decisions are made together and can change as needs shift over time.
The original profile does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current online options before booking. Online therapy can make fitting sessions into a busy life easier, for example by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a lunch break, or removing the need to be on camera when audio works better. Many people find it straightforward to use practical CBT and DBT exercises in remote sessions, and the counsellor will adapt materials to suit each person's routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Laura help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, among other concerns.
What style of therapy does she use?
Her work is person-focused and collaborative, drawing on Client-Centred Therapy alongside CBT and DBT techniques to offer practical tools.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and practical issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed with BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current options before booking.
How does the cost of sessions work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.