- Person-centred approach
- Trauma-focused work
- Mindfulness methods
About Laura
Laura Turba is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with three years of practice. She works in a person-centred way and helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, self-esteem, depression and addictions. Laura also addresses relationship and family strains, grief, intimacy-related issues and eating concerns.
Clients bring a wide range of life problems to her, including anger, career transitions, compassion fatigue and ADHD-related difficulties. She also lists additional focuses such as abandonment, attachment issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, blended family matters, body image and chronic health challenges. Sessions cover coping with natural or human-caused disaster, codependency, communication and control issues as well.
Her style is straightforward and flexible. She aims to work at a pace the client is ready for and to keep the client at the centre of the work. Laura has experience using score-related assessments to track progress and inform planning.
She has worked across different agencies and with people from varied backgrounds and age groups. That experience has included supporting people dealing with self-harm and suicide prevention, sexual abuse and childhood trauma. Laura describes practical, person-focused support rather than a fixed program.
People who worry about fitting therapy around family or work commitments will find she is open to discussing practical arrangements. To begin, clients follow the platform steps to match and schedule a first session and can raise any concerns about maintaining appointments up front.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person and their choices. Online sessions using this approach mean the counsellor follows the client's pace and priorities, and helps the client talk through what matters most. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) looks at patterns in relationships and emotion responses. Online sessions can use EFT ideas to identify how emotions affect close relationships and to practise new ways of responding. Mindfulness Therapy uses attention and awareness exercises to reduce reactivity. Online work can include short, guided awareness practices and breathing exercises to try between sessions.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss the different methods and help decide which fits the client's needs, goals and preferences. That choice is collaborative and can be reviewed as the work continues.
The practical benefits of online sessions often include fitting appointments around work or family commitments and reducing travel time. Online work can make it easier to have a shorter check-in or to use audio only when that suits the client better. Confirm the exact session formats available before booking so you know how sessions will be arranged.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What sort of issues does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting, self-esteem, depression, addictions and many relationship and family concerns.
How would she approach feelings of shame or guilt?
She uses person-centred and emotionally-focused ways of talking that focus on your experience and what feels manageable for you.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of practice working across different agencies and with a range of presenting issues.
What qualifications and region apply to her practice?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions can be arranged for international clients; sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does she offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking as the biography does not list specific formats on file.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.