Counsellor profile
Laura Ward, BACP
Counsellor - stress and relationships
See online counselling options- Client-Centred Therapy
- CBT techniques
- Emotion-Focused Therapy
About Laura
Counsellor and BACP member Laura Ward has three years of professional experience and works with stress, anxiety, relationships, family and self-esteem concerns. She also supports people facing depression, trauma and abuse, parenting pressures, anger and career questions. Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients from the United Kingdom.
Laura uses straightforward, practical conversations to help people untangle difficult feelings. She places the person’s experience at the centre and listens for what matters most. Many clients bring worries about motivation, confidence and self-worth; she helps them notice patterns that keep those problems going.
She pays attention to how past events and family patterns shape present thoughts and feelings. That can include grieving losses or working with recurring relationship problems. Laura also has experience supporting people affected by ADHD and autism and by the stresses that caregivers face.
Her practice draws on client-centred ways of working alongside cognitive approaches and emotion-focused ideas. In sessions she helps people name painful feelings, try new ways of thinking about problems, and practise different ways of responding. The work aims to build steadier day-to-day coping and clearer decision making.
Sessions move at a practical pace set by the person. Laura explains options, discusses what to try next, and reviews progress with simple, concrete steps. To start, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then book an initial session to plan next steps.
How her therapeutic approaches work in online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's view. The counsellor reflects what is said and helps people find their own solutions; it suits worries about confidence, identity and self-worth.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It helps with anxiety, low mood and repetitive unhelpful thinking by using short exercises and practical tasks to change everyday patterns.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people identify and name strong emotions and how these affect relationships. It is useful for managing painful feelings after loss, navigating connection problems, and improving emotional communication.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals, what feels most helpful, and how methods can be combined. This happens together, with reviews to check what is working.
Confirm the session formats with Laura before booking, as the profile does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel, or allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find that remote sessions help maintain continuity while juggling work, family and caring responsibilities.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, plus self-esteem, depression, trauma and parenting pressures.
What is her therapeutic style?
She combines client-centred listening with cognitive behavioural and emotionally-focused methods to address feelings, thoughts and relationships.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional counselling experience in the United Kingdom.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is a member of BACP, listed as BACP in her profile.
In what languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients as noted in her profile.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Click the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your 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.