- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Client-centred approach
- Mindfulness practice
About Laurel
Laurel Deegan is a qualified counsellor and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She has five years' experience working with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, relationship issues and questions of identity. Laurel also supports people facing concerns linked to guilt and shame and related struggles such as codependency or difficulty with sexual and gender identity.
She takes an integrative approach, bringing together different methods to suit each person. Sessions are rooted in a person-centred stance, so the focus is on what the client wants to bring and how they want to work. Laurel aims to help people notice patterns that keep them stuck and explore new ways of responding.
In practical terms she uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy alongside attachment-based ideas and mindfulness practices. That means there may be work on thoughts and behaviours, attention training, and reflecting on how early relationships shape current feelings. Conversations can include exploring values and what matters now.
Laurel often helps people build awareness of their history and relationships so they can make clearer choices. She may support clients as they name feelings, test out different responses, and practise small changes between sessions. The emphasis is on steady, understandable steps rather than quick fixes.
Sessions are conducted in English and Laurel works within the United Kingdom. People interested in starting are asked to use the service's online matching and booking tools to arrange an initial session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Laurel commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and attachment-based ideas in her sessions. ACT involves noticing thoughts and choosing actions that match your values, which can help with persistent guilt or shame by shifting focus to meaningful steps. Attachment-based work looks at how early relationship patterns affect current feelings and interactions, which can shed light on why certain emotions keep repeating.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Laurel will discuss different methods with clients and decide together what to try based on needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative process helps shape what each session focuses on and how progress is checked in over time.
The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy into a busy week and keeping conversations consistent despite life changes. If you prefer a shorter check-in or want to avoid being on camera some sessions, those practical options can be discussed. The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the available formats before booking. Many people find that remote sessions make it easier to maintain continuity and practise new skills between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship concerns and identity-related issues. Guilt and shame are listed among her focus areas.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses an integrative approach rooted in person-centred practice and draws on ACT, CBT, attachment-based ideas and mindfulness. The style emphasises awareness of patterns and values-based steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years' experience working as a counsellor with adults on a range of emotional and identity concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practise?
She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I see a counsellor in another language or from another country?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are used?
Specific session formats are not listed in the biography. Please confirm the current session options before booking.
How does costing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I arrange a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the service.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.