Laura Bourne, BACP, NCPS

Laura Bourne is a qualified counsellor practising in the United Kingdom who combines professional training with a warm, compassionate approach. Initially trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), she has broadened her skillset to include multiple therapeutic models so she can adapt her work to the needs of each person. She offers support to both young people and adults, meeting clients where they are and providing a non-judgmental space for exploring anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship difficulties, grief and other life challenges.

Laura is a trauma-informed practitioner, working with an awareness of how past distress can affect thoughts, emotions and the body, and she supports healing at a pace that feels manageable for each client. She holds BACP and NCPS credentials, which indicate recognised professional counselling qualifications and registration. Her practice emphasises collaboration, helping clients to build insight, develop coping strategies and make sustainable changes.

Reaching out is often a courageous first step, and Laura aims to respond with practical guidance and genuine empathy. Laura looks forward to working with new clients and supporting them through change and recovery.

Approaches and Online Therapeutic Support

Laura draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy to inform her online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behaviour that contribute to distress and developing practical strategies to change them - it can be helpful for anxiety, depression and stress management. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape expectations and emotional responses, supporting people who struggle with intimacy, abandonment or relationship difficulties. Client-Centered Therapy emphasises a compassionate, non-directive stance, creating space for clients to lead conversations and discover their own solutions, which suits those seeking empathetic, exploratory support.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Laura will collaborate with each client to determine the best fit based on their needs, goals and preferences. She adapts techniques and pace so that therapy feels relevant and manageable.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and shorter contacts are possible via live chat or ongoing text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into daily life, access consistent support from registered professionals, and continue work between sessions when needed.