Counsellor profile
Laura Brown, BACP
Counsellor - Anxiety and Eating Issues
See online counselling options- Client-Centred therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Mindfulness practice
About Laura
Laura Brown is a counsellor and a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with 16 years of professional experience. She works with people in the United Kingdom and supports concerns such as stress, anxiety, eating and body image issues, depression, and coping with life changes.
Her practical approach focuses on straightforward conversation and clear steps. Sessions look at what is happening now and what could help next. She uses a mix of client-centred work, cognitive behavioural methods, mindfulness and solution-focused ideas depending on what fits.
Laura adapts the pace and focus to the person in front of her. That might mean learning ways to manage anxiety, talking through eating and body image problems, or planning small changes to improve daily routine and sleep. She also addresses addiction, grief, trauma and relationship communication concerns as individual topics.
Her background includes long-term practice across a range of difficulties, and she brings that experience into each meeting. Conversations are direct and practical, with attention to the issues people bring most often such as work stress, compassion fatigue and career strain.
People looking for a counsellor in the UK can expect sessions that combine listening with clear tools and steps. To begin, she asks for some basic information and a short matching questionnaire to make sure the first session is useful.
How Laura uses CBT, mindfulness and client-centred work online
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening carefully and helping the person lead the conversation. It is useful when someone needs to talk through emotions, make sense of difficult events, or consider their values and choices.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behaviour. It teaches practical steps to test unhelpful thoughts and change small behaviours that maintain anxiety, low mood or sleep problems.
Mindfulness Therapy involves simple attention practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus. It can help with stress, chronic pain, and managing urges linked to eating or addiction.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and will try different methods to see what helps most. This is a collaborative process rather than a single fixed method.
The biography does not state specific session formats, so confirm the options before booking. Online or remote sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work or family life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. These practical benefits can help people keep therapy going alongside everyday commitments.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, eating and body image issues, depression, coping with life changes, addictions, grief and trauma.
What is her therapeutic style?
She combines client-centred listening with cognitive behavioural techniques, mindfulness and solution-focused approaches to find practical steps forward.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of professional experience working with a wide range of difficulties.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practices in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her in English or from another country?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
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