- Empathy and warmth
- Collaborative approach
- Anxiety and stress
About Laura
Laura McCarthy is a BACP counsellor who works in a person-centred way. She focuses on creating a warm, accepting space where people can talk about what matters to them. Her style is calm and down-to-earth, helping clients feel heard and able to make their own choices about change.
Laura values the knowledge people bring about their own lives. She offers empathy, authenticity and unconditional positive regard while working alongside each person. Sessions are collaborative, and she aims to help people explore feelings at a pace that feels right for them.
Her practice supports people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and low self-esteem. She also helps with life changes, grief, relationship concerns, anger and career questions. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, blended family issues, body image and feelings of isolation or emptiness.
With four years of experience, Laura keeps her practice grounded through regular supervision and reflective work. She emphasises practical understanding rather than technical jargon, so conversations stay clear and focused on everyday life. The aim is to build self-understanding and steady, manageable change.
Many clients find the first step hard, so Laura prioritises a gentle start. She offers a patient, non-judgemental presence and encourages people to set the pace. Her goal is to accompany clients through discovery and practical coping, with respect and warmth throughout the process.
How a person-centred approach works online
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on offering a compassionate, non-judgemental presence. The counsellor listens closely and reflects back what the client brings, which helps people feel understood and begin to make their own changes. This approach suits issues such as anxiety, stress, self-esteem and relationship concerns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will collaborate with the client to decide what feels most helpful, based on the person's goals and preferences. That collaboration includes checking in and adjusting how sessions are run as therapy progresses.
Practical benefits of online therapy can include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into busy days. Online sessions can reduce travel and make it simpler to attend during a lunch break or between commitments. The biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm current session options before booking to ensure they fit your routine.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems can I bring to counselling?
Laura supports a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, grief and depression, as well as relationship and career worries.
How would you describe the therapy style?
The approach is person-centred, focusing on empathy, authenticity and unconditional positive regard to help people explore feelings and make their own choices.
What experience does the counsellor have?
She has four years of experience working with people on issues such as anxiety, trauma, self-esteem and life transitions.
What professional credentials are held?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with this counsellor?
International clients are not currently accepted; she works with people based in the United Kingdom.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the counsellor's availability.