Therapist
Laura Edwards
BACP
Practical, person-focused counselling for everyday challenges
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- Patient listening
- Practical steps
- Evidence-informed methods
About Laura
Laura Edwards works with adults who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief and relationship problems. She aims to make first contacts simple and clear so a parent or individual can decide if she might be the right fit. She is based in the United Kingdom and communicates in English.
Laura uses a straightforward style in sessions and starts by listening to the story in the client’s own words. She believes people bring strengths that help them get through hard times. Sessions focus on practical steps alongside space to reflect and process difficult feelings.
With seven years of professional experience and BACP registration, Laura has supported people coping with depression, addictions, self-esteem issues and trauma. She also works with concerns such as ADHD, grief, bipolar mood issues and compassion fatigue. Her background includes helping those dealing with relationship and intimacy-related difficulties, body image and eating issues.
Her approach draws on Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and elements of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy. That mix lets her tailor each session to a person’s needs and goals, using conversational work, practical skills and emotion-focused reflection.
People who choose Laura often want a calm, down-to-earth counsellor who listens and helps build manageable steps forward. She invites an open conversation at the first meeting to agree on what to focus on and how progress will be reviewed.
Laura uses a straightforward style in sessions and starts by listening to the story in the client’s own words. She believes people bring strengths that help them get through hard times. Sessions focus on practical steps alongside space to reflect and process difficult feelings.
With seven years of professional experience and BACP registration, Laura has supported people coping with depression, addictions, self-esteem issues and trauma. She also works with concerns such as ADHD, grief, bipolar mood issues and compassion fatigue. Her background includes helping those dealing with relationship and intimacy-related difficulties, body image and eating issues.
Her approach draws on Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and elements of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy. That mix lets her tailor each session to a person’s needs and goals, using conversational work, practical skills and emotion-focused reflection.
People who choose Laura often want a calm, down-to-earth counsellor who listens and helps build manageable steps forward. She invites an open conversation at the first meeting to agree on what to focus on and how progress will be reviewed.
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Areas of expertise
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion 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 disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / 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 relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-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 phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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How therapy approaches work online with a counsellor
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in how people relate to others. It helps with trust, connection and worries that come from early relationships. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the client’s own experience and pace, with the counsellor offering non-judgemental listening and support. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and tests practical changes through small goals.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about their needs, goals and preferences and decide together which methods to try. This collaborative planning means the approach can change as progress unfolds.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are used. Please confirm the available session formats before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-in meetings when needed. They can also make it simpler to include emotion-focused discussion, practical skills work and regular follow-ups without rearranging a full day.
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Frequently asked questions
What issues does Laura specialise in?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem and depression. Other areas include addictions, ADHD, bipolar concerns, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is down-to-earth and person-centred. She combines listening with practical tools from cognitive behavioural and emotion-focused approaches.
What is her professional background?
She has seven years of professional experience working in counselling roles and supporting people with a range of emotional and relational difficulties.
What credentials and region apply to this counsellor?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work 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 Laura?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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