Dominic Lourie, BACP

Dominic Lourie approaches counselling with a straightforward, human-first style and a strong respect for each person's story. He aims to meet people where they are, creating an equal, nonjudgmental space in which clients and therapist can explore difficulties together. Dominic has worked as a fully qualified person-centered counsellor for seven years, a path that began with supporting people in homeless hostels and expanded to roles within the NHS, corporate settings, and private practice. This range of experience means he is familiar with many different life circumstances and presenting problems, from acute crisis to long-standing patterns.

He treats feelings and experiences seriously and seeks to bring a warm, grounded presence to the therapeutic relationship so real progress can be made. Dominic works in line with the BACP code of ethics. The BACP is the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, the UK professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists, which sets standards for practice and professional conduct. Dominic blends person-centered values with evidence-informed approaches to support clients facing stress, trauma, relationship difficulties, addiction, grief, and many other challenges.

Working Online with Dominic - Approaches and Access

Dominic uses person-centered (client-centered) counselling, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and attachment-based approaches to guide his work. Person-centered counselling focuses on creating a respectful, empathetic space where individuals are supported to explore their experiences and find their own solutions; it is helpful for many issues including low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and coping with life changes. ACT helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that align with their values - it can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Attachment-based therapy looks at patterns formed in close relationships and how they affect current emotional responses and connections, which can be particularly relevant for relationship, intimacy, and abandonment-related issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative process. Dominic works with each person to identify methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the focus as progress unfolds and new priorities emerge.

Online therapy with Dominic is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which makes it easier to access support around work, family, and geographic constraints. These options provide flexibility in scheduling and allow continuity of care for people living in different places or managing busy lives, while still enabling meaningful therapeutic work with a registered professional.