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Dr. Laura Stoops, BACP, NCPS

Credentials: BACP, NCPS
Experience: 4 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, Anxiety Intimacy-related issues Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

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Dr. Laura Stoops helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and life changes. She also supports those dealing with relationships, intimacy issues, addiction, grief and parenting concerns.

Her work covers a wide range of challenges including sleep and eating problems, ADHD, compassion fatigue and chronic health worries. She uses a mix of approaches and adapts them to each person's needs. Sessions are kept straightforward and non-judgemental.

She listens first, then suggests practical ways to cope and think differently about problems.

Background and approach

Laura trained and works within standards set by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She holds NCPS as an additional credential and has four years of professional experience. Those facts guide how she carries out her work and the professional frameworks she follows.

In practice Laura blends client-centred listening with cognitive behavioural techniques and psychodynamic ideas. That means she pays attention to what someone is feeling now, helps spot thinking patterns that make things worse, and looks at past themes that repeat in relationships. She also draws on mindfulness to help people manage strong emotions and stay grounded.

Sessions are offered in English and delivered remotely by video, phone, live chat or text messaging. To begin, a short questionnaire is completed and appointments are scheduled according to therapist availability. Pricing uses a cancellable subscription model and varies with location and therapist availability.

Approaches that suit online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on empathic listening and understanding someone’s experience from their point of view. It helps people feel heard and start to make changes at their own pace. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours link together and teaches practical skills to break unhelpful cycles. Mindfulness Therapy uses attention to the present moment to reduce reactivity and manage strong emotions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will listen to what a person wants to achieve, try different ways of working and agree a plan that fits those goals. This is a collaborative process and can shift as needs change over time.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video calls are useful when visual cues help the conversation. Phone sessions can be better when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Text and live chat suit shorter check-ins or times when writing feels easier. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caring duties and daily life.

What concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression and low self-esteem, plus relationship and intimacy issues. Other areas include addictions, grief, parenting worries, ADHD and problems with sleep or eating.

What is her therapeutic style?

Her style is warm and non-judgemental with an emphasis on listening first. She combines practical coping strategies with reflective work about patterns in relationships and feelings.

What is her background and experience?

She has four years of clinical experience working in the United Kingdom and uses an integrative approach to tailor sessions to each person.

What credentials does she hold and where is she based?

She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and holds NCPS. Her practice is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Appointments can be via video call, phone session, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience: 4 years
Registered with: BACP, NCPS
Languages: English

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Dr. Laura Stoops, BACP, NCPS

Background and approach

Approaches that suit online therapy

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

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