Laura Saggers, NCPS

Laura Saggers is a qualified, registered counsellor who runs a private practice at www.newchapter-therapy.co.uk. She holds a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, a BA (Hons) degree, and a PGCE - a postgraduate certificate in education that complements her therapeutic training. She is registered with the NCPS (National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society), and she maintains professional standards through insurance, regular supervision, and ongoing continuing professional development.

Laura offers both short-term and long-term counselling delivered by telephone and video. As an integrative counsellor she creates a warm, non-judgemental space and adapts her work to each person’s needs, drawing on Person-Centred, Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Transactional Analysis. Her practice focuses on tailoring methods and perspectives so clients can explore difficult issues, develop insight, and work toward the changes they want to make.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Laura uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours; CBT is often used for anxiety, low mood, stress and developing practical coping strategies. She also draws on Person-Centred approaches that prioritise a warm, non-judgemental therapeutic relationship and support clients in exploring their feelings and goals at their own pace. Transactional Analysis is another tool in her practice, offering a way to explore communication patterns and relationship dynamics to improve interactions and self-understanding.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Laura works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best suit their needs, goals and preferences. She adapts techniques over time as progress is made and circumstances change.

Online therapy with Laura is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for people with busy schedules or limited local options. These formats make it possible to access registered professionals and therapists from different locations while accommodating different communication preferences and practical needs.