Laura McAuliffe, BACP

Laura McAuliffe is an integrative counsellor with nine years of experience working with adult clients. She is an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), a professional organisation that signifies adherence to recognised ethical and professional standards.

Her work covers a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety and panic attacks, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family difficulties, bereavement and the challenges of becoming a parent. She also offers focused support for abandonment and attachment issues, feelings of emptiness, family problems, and experiences of guilt and shame.

Laura places the therapeutic relationship at the centre of her practice, meeting people with respect, sensitivity and compassion. She aims to create a safe space where adults can explore thoughts and feelings, develop coping skills and work toward more fulfilling, happier lives. Recognising that the first step can take real courage, she supports each person through the process at a pace that suits them.

Integrative approaches and flexible online support

As an integrative counsellor Laura combines evidence-based therapeutic techniques with a person-focused way of working. Integrative counselling draws on a range of methods to suit each individual - blending reflective conversation with practical strategies tailored to issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties.

She also uses structured, evidence-informed techniques to help clients develop coping skills and manage distress. These approaches focus on identifying patterns, building emotional awareness and practicing new responses to difficult thoughts and feelings, which can be helpful for grief, low self-esteem and life changes.

Deciding which approach fits best is part of the collaborative process. Laura works together with clients to understand their needs, goals and preferences and to adapt the therapeutic style over time so it feels appropriate and effective for them.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and support is available through live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, to maintain continuity during times of change, and to access registered professionals from a convenient location.