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Laura Arstall, BACP

Credentials
BACP
Experience
5 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Sessions
Online only
Client ages
Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

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Laura Arstall trained in the United Kingdom and practises as a counsellor with five years of experience. She holds BACP accreditation, which reflects completion of a level 7 BACP course and registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Laura aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space where people can speak about what matters to them.

Sessions focus on the person in front of her. Laura uses a person-centred way of working, so clients guide the topics and the pace.

Background and approach

If someone prefers more direction, she can take a solution-focused approach instead and work towards clear, short-term goals. Laura has worked in different settings and remotely. She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, addictions, trauma and abuse, eating concerns, anger, self-esteem, compassion fatigue and coping with life changes.

She also works with people concerned about ADHD and a range of identity and attachment issues. Additional areas she addresses include abandonment, adoption and foster care matters, blended family questions, communication and control problems, body image, codependency, commitment worries, and gender dysphoria. Laura also accepts enquiries related to kink and alternative sex culture and matters linked to domestic violence and separation.

Sessions are offered in English and Laura accepts international clients. She works online by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. To begin, a person uses the Start Therapy button, completes a short matching questionnaire, and then schedules sessions according to her availability.

Approaches and online delivery that fit your life

Laura works mainly in a person-centred way, which means the client sets the pace and chooses what to discuss. This approach suits people who need a listening space to make sense of feelings, identity or relationship issues. It helps when someone wants to be heard without pressure to follow a set agenda.

She also offers solution-focused work for clients who prefer clear, short-term goals and practical steps. That approach concentrates on what can change now and small actions that move things forward, which can be useful for stress, anxiety or specific life challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Laura discusses options with each person and decides together which way of working suits their needs, goals and preferences. She adjusts the balance between listening and goal-setting as therapy progresses.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can be simpler when internet is limited, live chat and messaging suit brief check-ins or people who prefer typing. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments and give flexible ways to maintain continuity of care.
What concerns does Laura commonly help with?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, eating concerns, anger, self-esteem and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her main style is person-centred, meaning sessions follow what the client brings. She can also use a solution-focused approach when someone wants more goal-directed work.
What is her professional background?
Laura has five years of counselling experience and completed a level 7 BACP-accredited course in the UK.
Where is she based and how is she registered?
She is based in the United Kingdom and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and she does accept international clients.
What session formats does she provide?
She works online using video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions charged?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a course of therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
5 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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