Laura Lovelock, BACP

Therapeutic approaches and online access

Laura uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical work. One common technique helps people recognise unhelpful thinking patterns and try out new ways of thinking and behaving to lower anxiety and improve mood. This approach works well for panic attacks, social anxiety and persistent worrying.

Another helpful method centres on building coping skills for daily life. It involves breaking problems into smaller parts, practising simple strategies and reviewing what works. That style is often useful for managing stress, low self-esteem and the demands of caregiving or chronic illness.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Laura will listen to your goals, preferences and how you prefer to communicate, then suggest options and adjust the plan as you go. The emphasis is on collaboration so the work fits your pace and needs.

Online therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video suits face-to-face conversation when visual cues help. Phone calls use less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a busy day. Live chat and messaging are useful for shorter check-ins or when typing feels more comfortable. These options give flexibility to match schedules and communication styles.