Laura Ward, BACP

Laura Ward is a UK-credentialed therapist with three years of professional experience, offering a warm and empathic approach to emotional healing and personal growth. She supports people through life’s ups and downs, helping them explore difficult experiences at a pace that feels right for them and fostering change that feels sustainable.

Her work often focuses on motivation, self-esteem and confidence, and she has particular experience supporting people affected by emotional abuse and struggles with self-worth. Laura helps clients navigate depression, anxiety, issues with connection and identity, and the grief cycle following a loss, while also exploring how generational patterns influence thoughts and perceptions.

Laura has worked extensively with children and families on the autism and ADHD spectrum, bringing patience and a nonjudgmental stance to those relationships. She aims to create a supportive space where individuals can examine their thoughts, emotions and experiences without pressure, and where self-awareness and authenticity are encouraged.

As a BACP-credentialed practitioner - BACP stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a recognised professional body in the UK - Laura works from a strengths-based perspective, believing each person is the expert in their own story. She focuses on building resilience, fostering self-compassion and helping clients take practical steps toward lasting change. Taking the first step into therapy can be brave, and Laura aims to meet people with respect and encouragement as they begin that journey.

Online therapeutic approaches and support

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating an accepting and empathetic space where the person leads the conversation and explores what matters most to them. This approach helps with self-esteem, identity, and building greater self-awareness by valuing the client’s own perspective.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, problem-focused method that looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours. It is commonly used to address anxiety, depression and difficulties with motivation by identifying patterns and developing skills to respond differently.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people understand and shift emotional responses in relationships, supporting connection, attachment and communication. It can be useful for couples and for individuals who want to deepen their emotional understanding and relational patterns.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Registered professionals and therapists will work with each person to identify which methods best suit their needs, goals and preferences, and may integrate elements from different approaches as therapy progresses.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and support can also continue through live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, reach people who live further away, and maintain consistent support when schedules or circumstances change.