Counsellor profile
Laura Disley, BACP
Counsellor - stress and relationship support
See online counselling options- Client-Centred practice
- Mindfulness methods
- Solution-Focused tools
About Laura
Counsellor Laura Disley is a member of the BACP with 10 years' experience in the United Kingdom. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief and loss, and a wide range of other concerns listed on her profile. Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
Laura uses straightforward, person-focused work. She treats people as experts in their own lives and helps them notice strengths they already have. Conversations focus on what is happening now and on practical ways to manage day-to-day pressures.
Her approach draws on client-centred practice, existential ideas and mindfulness. That can mean listening without judgement, looking at life choices and values, and using simple mindfulness exercises to reduce tension. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused tools are also used when people want clear steps and short-term goals.
Typical issues she addresses include depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, family and intimacy-related problems, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem and career concerns. Additional focus areas include attachment and abandonment themes, caregiver stress, codependency and relationship breakdowns.
Sessions are conversational and aim to be practical. People can expect to talk through current problems, try out small changes, and review what helps. Fees vary by location and are arranged through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
Approaches used and how online counselling works
Client-centred work means the counsellor listens closely and follows what matters to the client. It focuses on a respectful, non-directive conversation that helps people make sense of their feelings and choices. This way of working is often useful for stress, low mood and relationship worries.Existential therapy looks at life issues and personal values. It helps with questions about meaning, change and commitment, and can be useful for people facing major life transitions or grief. Mindfulness therapy uses simple present-moment techniques to reduce reactivity and calm the body, which can help anxiety, sleep problems and anger.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will talk with the client about needs, goals and preferences and agree what to try. That decision is collaborative and can change as the work continues.
The therapist's profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm which formats are offered before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around work and family life, reduce travel time and allow quieter check-ins or shorter appointments when needed. Registered or accredited professionals often use a mix of talking, brief exercises and goal-setting that suit remote sessions.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly help with?
Laura works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief and loss. Her profile also lists many other concerns such as addiction, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting strain and career issues.
What is her style of counselling?
She follows a person-focused style that treats clients as experts in their own lives. Sessions are conversational and aim to find practical steps forward.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years' professional experience working in the United Kingdom.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Fees vary 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 counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and 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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