About Laura
Laura Bourne is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, stress, and relationship concerns. She also supports people dealing with self-esteem, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleep problems, anger, coping with life changes and ADHD, and offers understanding around LGBT concerns.
Laura aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk through what matters most to them. Laura trained initially in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, and has built on that foundation with other approaches.
Background and approach
She describes her practice as flexible and tailored, choosing methods to fit each person rather than applying one fixed model. Sessions focus on practical steps, exploring patterns, and building skills that can be used day to day.
She brings five years of experience and holds accreditation with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society, NCPS. Laura says she works in a trauma-informed way, paying attention to how past hurt can affect thinking and the body, and allowing people to move at a comfortable pace.
People can expect a warm and straightforward style. Conversations look at current difficulties and their roots, with an aim to find manageable ways forward. Laura welcomes questions and takes time to explain options so people feel informed about their choices.
To begin, clients use the site's Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
What Laura works with
Everything Laura lists, in their own terms. LGBT is the reason Laura is listed here; the rest shows what else Laura works with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches Laura lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Approaches that shape online counselling
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships affect current ways of connecting. It looks at patterns in relationships and helps people develop steadier ways of relating and feeling safe with others. Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s experience at the centre of sessions. The counsellor listens without judgement and helps people find their own solutions and build self-trust.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Laura will discuss different ways of working and make a plan with each person. This is a collaborative process that considers the client’s goals, preferences and the problems they want to address.
The practical benefits of online therapy often include fitting sessions more easily into busy lives and reducing travel time. It can make it simpler to have a shorter check-in between commitments or to choose an option that needs less bandwidth or no camera. The biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so check the available options when you book. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists commonly use online ways of working to make therapy more accessible while still focusing on clear goals and helpful techniques.
Questions people ask about Laura
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people with anxiety, depression, stress, trauma and abuse, relationship concerns, self-esteem, grief, sleep problems, anger, and ADHD among other issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm and non-judgemental with a practical focus. She adapts methods to each person rather than using one fixed approach.
What is her professional background?
She has five years of counselling experience and works in a trauma-informed way, attending to how past experiences affect current wellbeing.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is associated with BACP and NCPS and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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