Laura Arstall , BACP

Laura Arstall is a person centred counsellor who places the client at the heart of each session, allowing conversations to be led by the issues an individual chooses to bring. She does not push clients to discuss topics they are not yet comfortable with and will adapt the pace and focus to suit each person's needs. Where someone prefers a more directive, goal-oriented style she can draw on Solution-Focused Therapy to help identify practical steps and short-term progress.

Based in the United Kingdom, she completed a level 7 BACP accredited course and is a registered member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - membership number 00948037. Laura has worked in a range of settings, both remotely and in person, supporting individuals, couples and families, and sometimes working with parents to help them better support their children.

Her practice encompasses many presenting issues, including suicidal thoughts, self-harm, abuse and assault, domestic violence, low self-esteem, anxiety, questions of sexuality and gender, communication and confidence, work or life satisfaction, and motivation. She also has experience supporting people with neurodiverse presentations such as ADHD and autism. Known for a warm and approachable manner, she encourages clients to build their own sense of empowerment while offering nonjudgemental professional support.

Client-Centred and Solution-Focused Support Online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, empathetic space where the client directs the topics and pace of work - the therapist listens, reflects, and supports a person to explore their feelings and choices. This approach can help with issues such as low self-esteem, anxiety, relationship concerns, and life transitions.

Solution-Focused Therapy is more future and goal oriented, concentrating on small, achievable steps and on what is already working for the client. It suits people who want practical strategies and brief, targeted progress for problems like stress, motivation, or relationship challenges.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Laura works with each person to understand their needs, goals and preferences and to decide whether a client-centred stance, a solution-focused plan, or a blend of both is the best fit. This shared decision making helps tailor sessions to what a client hopes to achieve.

Offering sessions by video call, phone, live chat and text-based messaging makes therapy more flexible and accessible for different schedules and circumstances. These options allow clients to engage with licensed professionals from wherever they are, choose the format that feels most comfortable, and fit therapy more easily into everyday life.