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Laura McAuliffe, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 9 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, Anxiety Self esteem Depression

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Laura McAuliffe is a counsellor with nine years of experience supporting adults in the United Kingdom. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She aims to create a calm, respectful space where people can talk about what is worrying them and figure out practical ways forward.

She helps with stress, anxiety and low self-esteem using a straightforward, compassionate style. She also supports people through depression, grief and major life changes.

Background and approach

Relationship and family problems, and feelings of abandonment, guilt or emptiness are among her additional focus areas. Sessions tend to be collaborative and paced to each person. She listens first, then works with the person to set small, manageable goals.

Conversations can include looking at patterns in relationships and developing everyday coping strategies. Her approach is person-centred and adaptable, so she matches methods to what each person needs. She keeps language simple and practical so ideas are easy to use between sessions.

The aim is to help people feel steadier and more able to cope with life’s challenges. People start by completing a short questionnaire and then arrange sessions that fit their schedule. Therapy can be done through video calls, phone, live chat or text messaging depending on preference and availability.

How therapeutic approaches work online

Laura uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques delivered in a clear, practical way. One common method focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns and replacing them with more manageable alternatives. This helps with anxiety, low mood and stress by giving simple steps to try between sessions.

Another approach emphasises building a trusting relationship and exploring attachment and abandonment patterns. That work helps people understand recurring relationship difficulties and develop healthier ways of relating to others.

Finding the best approach is part of the process. The therapist will listen to what matters to the person and agree together which techniques to try. Sessions are collaborative and adjusted as progress and preferences become clearer.

Online therapy offers a range of practical options. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues are helpful. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a work break. Live chat and text messaging suit shorter check-ins, those who prefer not to be on camera, or anyone who finds typing easier. These formats add flexibility so therapy can fit into busy lives.

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression. She also supports people facing relationship and family problems, grief and major life changes.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

The style is calm and person-centred, with a focus on listening first. She then works collaboratively to set small, practical goals.

What is her background and experience?

She has nine years of experience working with adult clients in therapeutic settings. That experience includes helping people through grief and relationship difficulties.

What credentials does she hold and where is she based?

She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She is not currently accepting international clients; sessions are offered to people in the United Kingdom.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging depending on what suits the person.

How does pricing and getting started work?

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

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

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Also listed

Abandonment
Attachment issues
Coping with life changes
Emptiness
Family conflicts
Family problems
Grief
Guilt and shame
Relationship issues

Experience: 9 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

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Laura McAuliffe, BACP

Background and approach

How therapeutic approaches work online

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

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