Counsellor profile
Laura Kirk, BACP
Counsellor - trauma and anxiety support
See online counselling options- Somatic methods
- Client-centred
- Trauma-focused work
About Laura
Counsellor and member of BACP, Laura Kirk has three years of clinical practice and a longer background working in mental health. She lists stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting, self-esteem, relationship and family issues among her main areas of work. Laura also notes experience with ADHD, autism, bereavement, perimenopause and menopause related changes, and support for people facing isolation or low confidence.
Laura describes a body-focused way of working. She uses somatic methods and gestalt ideas to notice feelings in the body and to link those sensations with memories or reactions. That leads into slower work on regulation and learning bodily cues that point to stress or calm.
Her approach is informed by client-centred principles. Sessions are built around the person in front of her, with emphasis on listening, openness and straightforward feedback when things feel out of step. She aims to help people increase self-awareness and identify strengths they already have.
Laura says she is neurodivergent and draws on fifteen years of experience as a support worker alongside her three years in clinical roles. She works with a range of life issues such as career change, sleeping problems, anger, chronic illness and end-of-life concerns, including caregiver stress and hospice matters.
Sessions are described as collaborative. A prospective client is asked to take an active role and to work with the counsellor on agreed goals. Laura practises in the United Kingdom and carries the BACP registration as given in her biography.
Working with somatic and client-centred approaches online
Laura uses client-centred work and somatic ideas to guide sessions. Client-centred therapy means the counsellor listens closely and reflects what feels important, helping people name their experiences and priorities. Somatic work involves noticing body sensations - such as tension, breath or posture - to understand how emotions are held and to practice gentle regulation. Trauma-focused work looks at the effects of past hurt and supports paced processing of difficult memories.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the early work. The counsellor will discuss goals and preferences and help decide whether to focus more on body awareness, reflective talking, or trauma-focused steps. This is a collaborative process and can change as the work progresses.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm which options are offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work, family or travel. They may allow shorter check-ins, avoid travel time and let conversations happen from wherever a person is able to have quieter surroundings. Registered or accredited professionals can use online meetings to continue the same therapeutic methods they use in person, adapted to practical needs.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with most?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting, self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, plus issues such as ADHD and sleep problems.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is client-centred with somatic and trauma-focused elements. She notices bodily sensations and links them to feelings and memories.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of clinical experience and about fifteen years working in mental health as a support worker.
Which professional body is she registered with?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP in her profile.
Can sessions be provided in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English only.
What 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 model that can be cancelled at any time, as stated in the profile.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete the 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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