- Grief and loss
- Stress and anxiety
- Client-centred care
About Laura
Laura Disley is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief and loss. She draws on ten years of experience in the United Kingdom and works with people who are coping with depression, trauma, addiction and life changes. Her approach is grounded in respect for each person's story and strengths.
She believes clients are the experts on their own lives and uses that as the starting point for therapy. Sessions focus on what matters most to the person and on small steps that feel achievable. Laura aims to make space for honest conversation and practical problem solving.
Her background includes a BACP registration, which she keeps listed as BACP. Over the past decade she has supported people through bereavement, caregiver stress, ageing concerns and challenges linked to relationships and attachment. She has also worked with people dealing with eating and sleeping difficulties, anger, self-esteem and career transitions.
Therapy draws on client-centred principles alongside existential thinking and mindfulness. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused tools are used when helpful to set goals and notice progress. Sessions tend to be collaborative, with the pace and focus set by the person in therapy.
People often come with practical problems to solve or strong emotions to process. Laura works to create a clear, straightforward space where those issues can be talked through and where new choices can be tried out.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyExistential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English
Approaches that shape online counselling
Client-centred therapy starts from the view that the person knows their life best. The therapist listens deeply, reflects what is said and helps uncover strengths that can be used to make changes. This approach is useful for relationship difficulties, low mood and coping with grief. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention skills to reduce the hold of difficult thoughts and intense feelings. It can help with stress, anxiety and sleep problems by building steadier ways to respond to uncomfortable moments. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the person about their goals and preferences and together decide which combination of methods to try. That collaborative process makes it easier to adjust course if something isn’t helping. Confirm the session options before booking so you know which formats are currently offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, avoid travel time and keep appointments during work breaks. It also allows for shorter check-ins when needed, and for using mindfulness exercises or motivational tools between meetings to support steady progress.Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Laura commonly help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, grief and relationship problems, plus issues such as depression, trauma, addictions and caregiver strain.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and straightforward, using client-centred listening and practical steps to help people move forward.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has ten years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom supporting people through bereavement, life changes and relationship difficulties.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed with BACP and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking so you know which meeting formats are offered.
How does pricing work for therapy?
Cost varies by location and therapist arrangements and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.