Laura Disley , BACP

Laura Disley is a BACP-registered counsellor based in the United Kingdom with a decade of professional experience supporting people through life transitions, relationship strain, and mental health challenges. She holds BACP, which stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and brings a calm, respectful approach that centers the client as the expert of their own story.

Laura draws on a range of evidence-informed methods to help clients build on their strengths and discover practical steps toward change. She emphasizes collaboration, gentle challenge, and self-compassion while tailoring sessions to each person’s needs. Seeking help can feel daunting, and Laura aims to create an encouraging space where people can explore difficult emotions and begin to move toward greater wellbeing.

Her practice addresses a wide variety of concerns including stress and anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, grief and loss, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, LGBT issues, parenting and intimacy-related problems, eating and sleeping difficulties, career and self-esteem challenges, ADHD and bipolar support, and coping with life changes. Laura also works with issues such as abandonment, attachment and commitment challenges, codependency, communication problems, caregiver stress, and domestic violence, always focusing on practical coping and recovery.

Therapeutic approaches for remote support and growth

Laura often uses client-centered therapy, which focuses on listening with empathy and supporting clients to discover their own solutions - this approach helps people who need a safe, non-judgmental space to explore feelings and make changes. She also draws on existential therapy to help clients examine meaning, values, and life choices when facing major transitions or questions about purpose. Mindfulness therapy is used to develop present-moment awareness and practical techniques for managing stress, anxiety, and overwhelming emotions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work and Laura collaborates with each person to identify methods that fit their goals, preferences, and circumstances. She combines gentle guidance with practical tools so clients can try different ways of working and agree together on the best path forward.

Online therapy with Laura is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility to fit around work, family, and daily life. Remote sessions make it easier to attend from different locations and allow ongoing support even when in-person visits are not possible, helping people maintain continuity of care and progress toward their goals.