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Laura Disley, BACP

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

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefDepression

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Laura Disley offers support for people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, depression, addictions, LGBT concerns, family tension, intimacy issues, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting strain, anger, low self-esteem, career questions, bipolar disorder, ADHD and other life changes. She greets people with a calm, respectful style and helps them identify small, practical steps forward.

She works in a way that centres the individual’s own knowledge and values.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on what matters most to the person seeking help. Conversations are direct but compassionate, and aim to make everyday problems feel more manageable. Her background includes ten years of professional practice in the United Kingdom and registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.

That experience includes supporting people through loss, relationship breakdown, and issues connected to caregiving and chronic illness. Laura draws on approaches such as client-centred work, existential thinking, mindfulness, motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques. She uses these tools to help people clarify goals, build coping skills and reflect on meaning when life feels uncertain.

Sessions are practical and paced to individual needs. Some people come for short-term focused work to tackle a single problem. Others prefer a longer conversation to explore deeper patterns.

The emphasis is always on collaboration and on building useful strategies that fit day-to-day life.

Approaches that guide online therapy

Client-centred work means the person is at the centre of the session and their priorities shape each meeting. The therapist listens closely and follows the individual’s pace to help them use their own strengths and values to tackle problems.

Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention skills and ways to notice thoughts and feelings without getting swept away by them. It can help with stress, anxiety, sleep problems and managing strong emotions.

Motivational interviewing focuses on helping people find their own reasons to change. It uses gentle questions and reflection to increase motivation and reduce resistance, which suits areas like addiction, health behaviour and life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss different methods and together they will choose what best fits the person’s needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and can change over time if needs shift.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls recreate a face-to-face conversation, while phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter exchanges, ongoing check-ins or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, family and travel.
What kinds of problems does Laura help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addiction issues, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, parenting strain, eating and sleeping problems, bipolar and ADHD among other areas.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Sessions are collaborative and person-centred, with a focus on practical steps and clearer thinking. She aims to help people use their own strengths to move forward.
What is her professional background?
She has ten years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom and has supported people through bereavement, relationship difficulties and caregiving stress.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international arrangements are offered?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
In which formats are sessions available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and circumstances.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
10 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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