- Warm collaborative style
- Focused on real change
- BACP member
About Laura
Laura McAuliffe is a counsellor with nine years of experience supporting adults through difficult life moments. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Laura focuses on practical, down-to-earth work that helps people make changes that matter to them.
She sees people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression. She also helps with relationship and family problems, grief and major life changes such as becoming a parent. Laura pays attention to feelings around abandonment, attachment, emptiness, guilt and shame.
Sessions are conversational and collaborative. Laura aims to build a trusting relationship where people can say what they feel without judgement. She listens for patterns that keep causing pain and helps people try different ways of responding.
Clients can expect straightforward suggestions and exercises to practise between sessions. The work often includes noticing unhelpful thoughts, exploring difficult feelings, and making small steps towards change. Laura adapts her pace to each person and checks in about what is most useful.
Her style is warm and respectful, with an emphasis on practical support. She encourages clear goals while staying flexible to new discoveries during therapy. To begin, people are invited to use the site process to find a good match and arrange sessions.
How therapeutic approaches work in online counselling
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques help by giving practical ways to understand and change what gets in the way of everyday life. One common strand uses talking and reflection to spot patterns that keep causing distress, such as repeated negative thoughts or familiar relationship reactions; this helps when anxiety, low mood or persistent guilt are present. Another useful strand focuses on emotional awareness and processing, helping people sit with difficult feelings like grief, emptiness or shame and learn safer ways to respond.Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as the work continues, so the process stays collaborative and flexible.
Practical benefits of remote work often include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm the available options before booking. Many people find online meetings allow for shorter check-ins or easier scheduling around work and family life, but the therapist will confirm what formats are offered when arranging the first appointment.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression, as well as relationship and family problems, grief and life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is conversational and collaborative, focusing on building trust and finding practical steps people can try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of experience working with adult clients in counselling settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not take international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and the site subscription; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to try counselling?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.