About Laura-Anne
Laura-Anne Mervyn is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief and the fallout from trauma and abuse. She supports those facing family conflict, coping with life changes, and people navigating issues around relationships, intimacy and self‑esteem.
She also works with clients dealing with addictions, eating and sleeping problems, and challenges linked to ADHD and bipolar disorder. With nine years of professional experience and BACP registration, she centres the conversation on the person in front of her.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on listening, understanding the story you bring, and identifying strengths you can use. She treats people as experts in their own lives and offers practical support to move forward. Her approach is shaped by Client-Centred Therapy, which prioritises empathy and a collaborative relationship.
That means she aims to reflect what you say, help you clarify your goals, and follow your pace rather than imposing a fixed plan. This style often suits people coping with loss, life transitions, and long‑standing worries. Laura-Anne has helped people with chronic health conditions, school-related issues and the stresses of caregiving.
She also lists LGBT concerns among her areas of focus and welcomes conversations about sexual identity and related pressures. Her work often combines straightforward dialogue with practical steps you can try between sessions. To begin, you will be asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to therapist availability.
The initial steps are kept simple so you can focus on what matters next.
What Laura-Anne works with
Everything Laura-Anne lists, in their own terms. LGBT is the reason Laura-Anne is listed here; the rest shows what else Laura-Anne works with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Laura-Anne lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Client-Centred Therapy works online
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person rather than a fixed technique. The counsellor listens carefully, reflects what is said and helps a person clarify their own goals. This approach is often useful for people facing grief, life transitions, relationship worries and long‑standing anxiety.Because the work is collaborative, the therapist will help you decide which way of working fits best. Together you will talk about what you want from counselling, try an approach for a while, and adjust it if needed. The aim is to find a method that feels useful and realistic for your everyday life.
The therapist’s biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions around busy days and reduce travel time. It also lets people keep sessions brief when needed, choose audio-only if bandwidth is limited, or use other practical arrangements that suit their routine. Registered or accredited professionals can help you weigh these choices and adapt sessions to your goals.
Questions people ask about Laura-Anne
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, trauma and family conflict. Other areas listed include addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, ADHD and bipolar concerns.
How would she describe her way of working?
Her work is based on Client-Centred Therapy, so she listens closely and follows the client’s pace. The focus is on understanding your story and building on your own strengths.
What is her background and experience?
She has nine years of professional experience working with people facing chronic health issues, school counselling matters and caregiving stress. That experience informs a practical, supportive style.
Where is she based and what are her credentials?
She practises in the United Kingdom and is registered with the BACP. The profile lists BACP as the credential.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
International clients are accepted, and sessions are offered in English. Confirm practical arrangements when you book to ensure they suit your time zone.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options with the service before booking to make sure the format fits your needs.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and is delivered through a subscription model. The subscription can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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