Laura Williamson, BACP

Laura Williamson is a BACP-registered therapist - a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - with around 10 years of clinical experience. She has worked in charities and organisations supporting people of different ages with a wide range of presenting problems, including anxiety, depression, family and relationship difficulties, abuse, and related issues.

Her practice is characterised by a supportive, interactive style that prioritises a nonjudgmental space for open conversation. She aims to help people explore what is happening for them, understand their emotions, and consider practical next steps. Laura combines humanistic and psychodynamic ideas in her work - drawing on humanistic principles to recognise personal strengths and promote self-directed growth, and using psychodynamic thinking to explore how past relationships and patterns may influence current feelings and behaviours.

Before beginning therapy she discusses goals and ways of working so each plan is tailored to the individual. She recognises that reaching out for change takes courage and approaches each relationship with the intention to support and empower. Laura looks forward to collaborating with people who are ready to take the next step toward a more fulfilling life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Laura uses a combination of humanistic and psychodynamic approaches alongside evidence-based therapeutic techniques. The humanistic approach focuses on a person’s strengths and capacity for growth - it supports exploration of values, self-worth, and what a more fulfilling life might look like. The psychodynamic element helps identify recurring patterns and how past relationships may be influencing current feelings and reactions, useful for issues rooted in longstanding dynamics or trauma. Evidence-based therapeutic techniques are drawn on as needed to offer structured ways to manage symptoms and practice new coping skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Laura works collaboratively with each person to identify what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they will adjust methods over time to ensure the work remains relevant and practical.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to access support that fits a busy life. These options provide flexibility around scheduling, reduce travel time, and allow people to engage from the place where they feel most comfortable, while still working with registered professionals and therapists who can guide progress.