Laura Disley, BACP

Laura Disley is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, depression and intimacy-related problems. She also supports those coping with trauma, addiction, sleep or eating concerns, and the practical strain of parenting or caregiving. Laura works in plain language and focuses on what a person wants to change next. Her approach treats the client as the expert in their own life. Sessions are collaborative and grounded in what feels useful right now. She draws on client-centred methods to build trust, and uses solution-focused and motivational techniques to set achievable steps. Laura brings ten years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. Her practice has included supporting people with attachment and abandonment issues, codependency, body image, and recovery from domestic violence. She also helps people navigating career decisions, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and life transitions. Clients can expect a calm, practical style. Conversations often begin with what matters most and move to small, realistic changes. Mindfulness tools and reflective questions are used when they fit the person’s goals. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Sessions are offered in English, and international clients can be supported. To start, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

How these approaches guide online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding without judgement. The therapist follows the person’s concerns, helping them find their own answers and build on their strengths; this can be useful for stress, low self-esteem and relationship questions.

Solution-Focused Therapy aims for small, concrete changes. It looks for what is already working and sets practical steps for moving forward, which suits people who want clear goals and measurable progress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss different ways of working and agree a plan based on the client’s needs, goals and preferences. That decision is made collaboratively and can be reviewed as therapy progresses.

Practical benefits of online therapy include easier fitting of sessions around daily life and fewer travel demands. Online work can make scheduling shorter check-ins or evening appointments simpler, and it may help people stay consistent when life is busy. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are available for scheduling.