Laura Disley, BACP

Laura Disley is a UK-licensed therapist with 10 years of professional experience supporting people through periods of stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family conflict, and grief. She approaches each person as the expert of their own story, helping clients draw out their strengths and resources to navigate difficult emotions and life transitions. Laura frames therapy as a collaborative journey in which courage to seek change is recognised and gently encouraged, and she focuses on empowering clients to build a more fulfilling and resilient life.

As a member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - Laura follows recognised professional standards for counselling practice in the UK. Her work emphasises practical support alongside compassionate listening, offering a balance of reflection and focused strategies so clients can address immediate concerns while exploring longer-term goals. Whether someone is coping with loss, repairing relationships, or managing ongoing stress and anxiety, Laura aims to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space that helps people move toward clearer choices and renewed wellbeing.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Laura often integrates client-centered therapy into her online work, which focuses on listening with empathy and helping clients lead the direction of their sessions. This approach supports people who need a trusting, nonjudgmental space to explore feelings and make sense of personal challenges.

She also uses mindfulness therapy to help clients develop present-moment awareness and practical skills for managing stress, anxiety, and overwhelming emotions. Mindfulness techniques can be helpful for building calm, improving sleep, and increasing emotional regulation.

Solution-focused therapy features in her practice as well, offering brief, goal-oriented conversations that identify small, achievable steps toward change. This approach is useful for people who want clear, practical strategies to address specific problems or move toward defined goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Laura will work collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time as progress is made and priorities evolve.

Online therapy with registered professionals offers practical flexibility - sessions can happen by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit support around work, family, or travel. This range of formats helps maintain continuity of care and increases access to consistent therapeutic support.