Laura Scotland, BACP

Laura Scotland is a qualified creative psychotherapist who works from a person-centred, creative framework and is registered with the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy). She offers a therapeutic space where clients lead the conversation and choose what feels most important to explore, while she provides gentle guidance and suggested methods for processing feelings. Her approach often blends talking with creative expression - such as mark making, movement, and the use of metaphors - to help people access and make sense of emotions that can be hard to put into words.

With three years of clinical experience, Laura has supported people dealing with stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief and loss, low motivation, and challenges with self-esteem and confidence. She also works with clients facing life changes and the effects of trauma. Laura treats each person with sensitivity and respect and tailors sessions to meet individual needs, beginning by gathering a clear sense of what the client wants to work on.

Taking the first step can feel daunting, and Laura recognises the courage involved in starting therapy. She aims to create a compassionate, responsive environment where clients can explore their concerns and build practical ways to cope and grow.

Person-Centred and Creative Approaches Online

Laura often works from a person-centred approach, which prioritises the client’s perspective and supports people to lead sessions at their own pace. This method helps with stress, anxiety, family concerns, and life transitions by focusing on the client’s values and goals. She also uses creative therapy techniques such as mark making, movement, and metaphor to help access emotions that can be difficult to express through words alone; these techniques can be particularly helpful for grief, trauma, and self-esteem concerns. In addition, Laura combines talking-based processing with creative options to offer a flexible way of exploring issues and finding new perspectives.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work. Laura will collaborate with each client to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as therapy progresses so the process remains tailored and responsive. This collaborative stance helps clients feel more engaged and supported in shaping their own therapy.

Online therapy with Laura is available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support across locations and allow clients to choose the format that best supports their wellbeing and daily life.