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Laura Carroll, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 3 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, Anxiety AddictionsRelationship issuesSelf esteem

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Laura Carroll is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. She uses a person-centred stance and listens for what matters most to each person. Her approach is straightforward and respectful, aimed at helping people feel heard as they talk through difficult issues.

She helps people manage stress and anxiety and works with those facing addiction challenges. She also supports people dealing with relationship strain, low self-esteem and issues connected to sexual orientation and identity.

Background and approach

Topics such as grief, trauma and intimacy-related concerns are part of her day-to-day caseload. Laura believes clients are experts in their own stories and that their strengths matter. Sessions focus on identifying those strengths and using them to overcome present difficulties.

She encourages small practical steps alongside reflective conversation so progress feels achievable. Her way of working combines client-centred methods with psychodynamic ideas about how past experiences shape current feelings. That mix allows room for immediate coping strategies and for looking at deeper patterns over time.

People who choose her often want a calm, non-judgemental space to talk. Sessions are aimed at clear, steady progress rather than quick fixes. She emphasises collaboration and tailors the pace to each person's needs.

Therapeutic approaches and online options

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on understanding each person’s experience without judgement. The counsellor offers empathic listening and supports individuals to find their own solutions, which can help with anxiety, low self-esteem and relationship worries.

Psychodynamic Therapy looks at how past experiences and patterns affect current feelings and behaviour. It can be useful for people wanting to make sense of repeated difficulties, trauma responses or long-standing emotional patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals, try fitting methods to those goals and adjust the plan as needed. This is a collaborative process and clients are invited to shape sessions based on what feels most helpful.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls enable face-to-face conversation when visual contact helps. Phone sessions can be used when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter updates or people who prefer writing. These options help therapy fit around work, family life and other commitments while keeping continuity of care with a registered or accredited professional.

What concerns can be explored in sessions?

Common areas include stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, LGBT issues, family matters, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy concerns, parenting, career questions, depression, coping with life changes and ADHD.

How would you describe the therapy style?

The style is collaborative and warm, drawing on client-centred listening and psychodynamic thinking. Sessions combine listening, reflection and practical steps to help people move forward.

What is the practitioner’s background?

The counsellor has three years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and behavioural concerns in the UK.

What credential does the counsellor hold and where are they based?

She holds BACP status and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Can people outside the UK work with this counsellor?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging depending on preference.

How do I start and what does it cost?

To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule as advised. Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues

Also listed

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 3 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

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Laura Carroll, BACP

Background and approach

Therapeutic approaches and online options

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety