Laura Brown, BACP

Laura Brown is a United Kingdom based therapist with 16 years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, eating difficulties, career challenges, and depression. She works from a stance of respect, sensitivity, and compassion, shaping conversations and care plans to reflect each person’s unique situation and priorities. As a member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - she follows recognized professional standards while offering practical, evidence-informed support.

Her approach blends listening with clear, tailored interventions so that sessions respond directly to the concerns someone brings, whether that involves improving self-esteem, managing grief, addressing trauma or abuse, or coping with life changes. She also supports people dealing with addictions, sleep problems, anger, and relationship or career-related stress, and attends to related issues such as body image, chronic illness, and communication difficulties.

Laura recognises that beginning therapy often takes courage and aims to create a reassuring, nonjudgmental space where goals are explored collaboratively. She will work with each person to develop a personalised plan that fits their needs and circumstances, offering consistent support as they make changes and build new coping strategies.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Laura uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where the person’s own perspective guides the work. This approach focuses on understanding feelings and building self-awareness, which can help with self-esteem, grief, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns and to develop practical strategies for managing anxiety, depression, and stress-related difficulties. Mindfulness Therapy helps people bring gentle, present-moment awareness to their experiences, supporting coping with chronic pain, sleep problems, and emotional overwhelm.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Laura works collaboratively with each person to explore options and tailor methods to fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. Registered professionals guide that choice so the work stays relevant and effective.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and shorter contacts are possible through live chat or text-based messaging. This range of formats makes it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, to maintain continuity across locations, and to access support in a way that feels most manageable for the individual.