- Client-Centred Therapy
- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
About Laura
Laura Bratley is a counsellor registered with the BACP and has three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, self-esteem struggles and life changes. Laura describes helping people who are carrying guilt and shame alongside these issues.
She focuses on straightforward conversation and practical steps. Sessions are a place to talk through thoughts and feelings without judgement. Laura aims to help people notice patterns and try small changes that can ease day-to-day pressure.
Her work draws on Client-Centred Therapy, which places the person's perspective at the heart of each session. She also uses techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to look at thinking habits and from Dialectical Behavior Therapy for emotion regulation and coping skills. These methods are used to address things like panic attacks, social anxiety and workplace stress.
Laura has supported people dealing with attachment concerns, communication problems and forgiveness issues. She also works with those facing pregnancy and childbirth related worries, post-traumatic stress, and questions about life purpose and self-love. Sessions are conversational and goal-focused, with practical tools offered when they suit the person.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. The therapist explains the process and what to expect before work begins, so people can decide if the approach feels right for them.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Client-Centred Therapy places the person's experiences and perspective at the centre of sessions. It involves listening without judgement and building understanding so the person can decide what matters most to work on. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical exercises to reduce anxiety and improve mood. Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers concrete skills for handling intense emotions, managing panic and improving day-to-day coping.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what has helped or not helped before, and then agree on methods to try. That collaborative process helps shape sessions so they feel useful and manageable.
The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time. Online sessions can make it easier to attend short check-ins, use video for face-to-face conversation, or choose phone meetings when less bandwidth or a quieter setting is needed. Confirm the specific session formats offered before booking to make sure they fit your schedule and daily routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self-esteem and coping with life changes, and also lists guilt and shame among her focus areas.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a conversational, person-focused approach drawing on Client-Centred Therapy, with CBT and DBT techniques added to address thinking patterns and emotion regulation.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What does it cost to work with her?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.