- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Life purpose
About Laura
Laura Bratley is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, and struggles with self-esteem and motivation.
She focuses on helping people who feel stuck after a change in work, relationships or health. She listens to what matters most and helps clients talk through what is blocking them. Sessions aim to identify practical steps and small changes that can make daily life more manageable.
Laura uses client-centred methods alongside Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy techniques. In practice this means she encourages people to describe their experiences in their own words, then tests simple ways of changing thoughts and behaviours that maintain distress. DBT tools are used where emotional regulation and intense reactions cause problems.
Her work includes addressing attachment issues, communication problems, guilt and shame, and questions about life purpose. She also supports people coping with panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, pregnancy and childbirth related concerns, social anxiety and workplace stress.
Sessions are conducted in English and follow the referral and scheduling process set out by the service. Prospective clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire before booking a first session. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
Approaches used in online sessions
Laura uses client-centred therapy, which focuses on listening closely to the person and following their priorities to make sense of what matters. This approach helps when someone needs time to name their goals and feel heard.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) involves looking at how thoughts, feelings and actions interact and testing practical changes. CBT is often used for anxiety, panic and workplace stress because it gives clear strategies to try between sessions.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) supplies skills for managing intense emotions and improving communication. Short DBT techniques can be useful when reactions feel overwhelming or relationships suffer.
Finding the best approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options and agree a plan based on the client's needs, goals and preferences. That plan can change as progress is reviewed, and the choice of methods is collaborative.
The biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow quieter check-ins that suit shorter breaks, and remove travel time so people can keep work or family routines. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists often adapt session length and pacing to fit everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, self-esteem and coping with life changes, plus related concerns such as attachment and workplace issues.
How does she approach someone feeling stuck?
She combines client-centred listening with CBT techniques and some DBT skills to help people identify patterns and try practical changes in thinking and behaviour.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience working with people on anxiety, grief, relationships and related areas.
What professional credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are conducted in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.