Therapist
Dominic Lourie
BACP
Experienced person-centred counsellor for many concerns
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- Person-centred focus
- Practical approaches
- Works in English
About Dominic
Dominic Lourie is a counsellor with seven years' experience. He began his counselling work in homeless hostels and now has worked in the NHS, corporate settings, and private practice. Dominic aims to meet people where they are and give them time to tell their story without judgement.
He uses a person-centred way of working that puts the client's perspective first. Dominic also draws on cognitive behavioural ideas, acceptance and commitment approaches, attachment-focused work and emotionally-focused methods depending on what the person needs. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking alongside emotional understanding.
People come to him with many different concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addiction, relationship and intimacy issues, and ADHD. He also supports people dealing with parenting pressures, career questions, chronic illness, body image and sexual culture matters such as BDSM and kink. Dominic mentions a practice working with a wide variety of stories and life stages.
In the room he aims for an equal, human relationship. He listens carefully and helps people talk through feelings and decisions. Dominic says he does not take people's feelings lightly and tries to create a space where steady progress can be made.
He works within the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy code of ethics. Dominic accepts clients from the United Kingdom and international clients who can work in English. If someone wants to start, they are asked to use the service Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire.
He uses a person-centred way of working that puts the client's perspective first. Dominic also draws on cognitive behavioural ideas, acceptance and commitment approaches, attachment-focused work and emotionally-focused methods depending on what the person needs. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking alongside emotional understanding.
People come to him with many different concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addiction, relationship and intimacy issues, and ADHD. He also supports people dealing with parenting pressures, career questions, chronic illness, body image and sexual culture matters such as BDSM and kink. Dominic mentions a practice working with a wide variety of stories and life stages.
In the room he aims for an equal, human relationship. He listens carefully and helps people talk through feelings and decisions. Dominic says he does not take people's feelings lightly and tries to create a space where steady progress can be made.
He works within the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy code of ethics. Dominic accepts clients from the United Kingdom and international clients who can work in English. If someone wants to start, they are asked to use the service Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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How therapeutic approaches translate to online counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps towards those values. It focuses on accepting difficult thoughts while committing to practical action, which can suit problems like anxiety, depression and coping with life change.Client-Centred Therapy places the person's experience at the centre and relies on careful listening and reflection. This approach supports people who need space to tell their story, build self-understanding and regain confidence.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy targets unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and offers practical tools to change them. It is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep and eating issues and can work alongside other methods Dominic uses.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dominic will work collaboratively to choose or combine methods based on a person's needs, goals and preferences. He aims to agree a clear plan and adjust it as progress is made.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are used, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people find remote counselling helps fit talks into busy schedules, makes shorter check-ins possible, and reduces travel time. Discussing logistics during the first appointment helps make sessions practical and manageable.
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Dominic support?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy problems, and ADHD among other issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a person-centred approach and also draws on CBT, ACT, attachment-based ideas and emotionally-focused methods to match the person's needs.
How much experience does he have?
Dominic has seven years of counselling experience, including work in homeless hostels, the NHS, corporate settings and private practice.
Is he registered with any professional body in the UK?
He is recorded with the BACP, which is the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Dominic can work with international clients who use English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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