Laura Bourne

Laura Bourne is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and relationship or intimacy-related concerns. She also supports those coping with grief, sleeping problems, anger, ADHD and self-esteem difficulties. Laura works with individuals who are LGBT and with a range of complex life challenges that can include family issues and changes.

Laura trained initially in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and she now uses a mix of approaches to suit each person. She describes her style as compassionate and non-judgemental. Sessions focus on practical steps, clearer thinking, and understanding how past experiences can shape the present.

She draws on attachment-based work to look at how relationships affect emotions and behaviour. Client-centred practice keeps the person’s goals at the heart of sessions. Psychodynamic ideas are used when exploring how early experiences influence current patterns, and solution-focused techniques help build small, manageable steps forward.

Laura is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and also lists NCPS as a credential. She has five years of experience working with young people and adults. Her background includes trauma-aware practice that pays attention to how distress can affect both body and mind.

Reaching out is often the hardest step. Laura aims to create a steady, supportive space where people can talk things through, try new ways of coping, and work toward clearer goals at a pace that feels right.

Approaches and how they work online

Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape current feelings and reactions and can help when patterns of closeness or avoidance cause distress. Client-centred therapy focuses on the person's goals, offering a respectful, empathetic space where the client leads the pace of change. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and teaches practical skills to manage anxiety, mood and sleep.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will explore a person's goals, needs and preferences and suggest which methods to try. Decisions about focus and technique are collaborative and can be reviewed as therapy progresses.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. In general, online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and to continue support across life changes. It can also allow shorter check-ins when needed, and sessions without being on camera if that helps someone engage. Registered or accredited professionals can work this way and will discuss practical arrangements when you begin.