Counsellor profile
Laura Mitchell, BACP
Counsellor - Stress and relationships
See online counselling options- Client-Centred Therapy
- Gottman Method
- Supports grief
About Laura
Counsellor Laura Mitchell is a member of the BACP with four years of professional experience. She works with people in the United Kingdom on issues such as stress, anxiety, addictions, relationships and grief. Laura describes her approach as non-judgemental and focused on giving clients room to speak about hard things.
Laura focuses on short-term pressures and longer-standing struggles. She helps people talk through what is causing their worry, manage strong feelings, and plan practical steps for coping. Sessions often cover relationship patterns, difficulties with anger, self-esteem and life changes such as separation or bereavement.
Her work draws on client-centred therapy. That means the conversation follows the client’s concerns and priorities rather than a strict protocol. She also uses aspects of the Gottman Method when relationship patterns and communication are central to the work.
Laura has experience supporting people with ADHD, attachment issues, dissociation and complex presentations such as co-morbidity and codependency. She also notes experience with parenting stress, blended family issues and cancer-related concerns. These come up alongside more common problems like depression, eating difficulties and career stress.
Sessions are described as a regular time to sort through thoughts and feelings and to try out different ways of coping. New clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling their first session. Costs vary by location and use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How her approaches work for online counselling
Client-centred therapy asks the counsellor to listen and follow what the client brings. It focuses on the person's own goals and helps them make sense of their feelings. This approach is useful for stress, low mood and coping with life changes.The Gottman Method looks at patterns between people and how they communicate. It offers practical ways to spot unhelpful cycles and practise different ways of talking and listening. It is used when relationships and communication are a central concern.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The counsellor will discuss options with the client and try to match methods to the person's needs and goals. That discussion can happen in the first few sessions and may lead to a mix of approaches.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into work, family and everyday life because they can cut travel time and be easier to schedule. They can also allow shorter check-ins or sessions without camera use if that suits the person better.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with most often?
She commonly works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties and grief. Other areas include depression, ADHD, parenting and coping with life changes.
What style of therapy does she use?
Her main approach is client-centred therapy, where sessions follow the client's priorities. She also uses elements of the Gottman Method for relationship work.
How much professional experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience working with clients on a range of issues including trauma, addiction and family stress.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Begin by selecting 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.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.