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Laura Fontanet, BACP

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

Works with Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseDepressionCoping with life changesADHD

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Laura Fontanet is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She uses a person-centred approach and focuses on creating an accepting, understanding space where people can make sense of difficult emotions and begin to change. She works in English, Spanish, Catalan and Italian and brings five years' practical experience to sessions.

Her practice often addresses stress, anxiety and depression alongside trauma and abuse. She also helps people facing life changes, addiction concerns, grief, intimacy questions and challenges with self-esteem.

Background and approach

Practical worries such as sleep, eating, work and parenting strain are also part of her caseload. Therapy blends person-centred listening with techniques from attachment work, cognitive behavioural therapy and emotionally-focused methods when useful. Sessions aim to be collaborative and paced to each person's needs.

The emphasis is on simple, workable steps and clearer understanding rather than jargon. Laura's background includes focused study in trauma and experience supporting people with diverse identities, including LGBT concerns. She describes her role as companioning people through difficult moments and helping them find more manageable ways to cope and relate to themselves.

People can expect calm, direct conversation and practical suggestions that can be tried between sessions. Her BACP registration is included to note professional affiliation. She offers sessions in multiple formats to suit different schedules.

Approaches that translate to online therapy

Attachment-based work focuses on how early relationships shape trust and connection. Online sessions can be used to notice current patterns in relationships and practise new ways of relating, which can help with attachment issues, intimacy concerns and relationship difficulties.

Person-centred therapy rests on acceptance and empathic listening. In an online session the counsellor aims to provide a steady, non-judgemental space where someone can talk through feelings and decide on next steps at their own pace. This approach suits people who want to feel heard and understood while working through anxiety, grief or major life changes.

Cognitive behavioural techniques look at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. Practical CBT tools offered online can include simple experiments, thought records and behaviour planning to tackle anxiety, low mood, sleep problems and unhelpful habits.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, and then tailor methods as therapy progresses. This makes it easier to adjust if different methods suit at different times.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions work well when internet bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text-based messaging can suit shorter check-ins or people who prefer not to speak aloud. These options help fit therapy around work, family life and daily routines.
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and a wide range of other issues such as grief, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, addictions, ADHD and burnout.
What is her therapy style like?
Her main style is person-centred counselling focused on empathy and acceptance, with techniques drawn from attachment work, CBT and emotionally-focused approaches when helpful.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of experience supporting people through emotional and psychological challenges.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She is based in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Spanish, Catalan and Italian.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time; sessions are offered to people within the United Kingdom.
How are sessions delivered and what formats are available?
Sessions can be held by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How does payment and getting started work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select Start Therapy, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability.

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Experience
5 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English, Spanish, Catalan, Italian

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