- Work and wellbeing
- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
About Laura
Laura Bratley is a counsellor who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety and workplace concerns. She uses a warm, client-centred style to make it easier to talk about difficult feelings. Laura is registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and has three years of professional experience in the UK.
She supports people dealing with relationship strain, grief and loss, and changes that affect motivation and self-esteem. Sessions aim to create an open space where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgement. The tone is practical and down to earth, with attention to what matters day to day.
Laura draws on Client-Centred Therapy to place the person’s experience at the heart of the work. She also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to look at thinking patterns that feed anxiety and panic, and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy skills for managing intense emotions. These methods are used to address concerns such as social anxiety, panic attacks and workplace stress.
In practical terms she helps people explore attachment issues, communication problems, guilt and shame, and questions of life purpose and self-love. Pregnancy and childbirth related worries and post-traumatic stress are also within her focus areas. Sessions are tailored to the individual and shaped around what the person wants to achieve.
If someone is ready to begin, the usual next step is to select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability. The subscription model used for sessions can be cancelled at any time.
Approaches you can use in online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person’s own experience and priorities. It involves listening, reflecting and helping someone explore what matters most to them in simple, non-judgemental ways. This approach is useful for building trust and finding clarity about goals.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours link together. It uses practical exercises to test unhelpful thinking and reduce anxiety, panic and social fears. This can help with workplace stress and everyday worries.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, or DBT, offers skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships. It includes techniques for distress tolerance and regulating overwhelming feelings, which can be helpful for panic and strong shame or guilt.
Finding the right approach usually happens together. The therapist will talk about what you need and try different ways of working until something fits. You and the therapist set goals and pick methods that match your preferences and day-to-day life.
Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions around work and family commitments, saving travel time, and being able to have a shorter check-in when needed. The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the available options before booking. Registered or accredited professionals generally use online work to make therapy more accessible while keeping the focus on practical progress.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Laura help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, workplace issues, relationship difficulties, grief, self-esteem and coping with life changes, plus related concerns like attachment and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her main approach is client-centred, creating an open space to talk without judgement, while also using CBT and DBT techniques to address thinking patterns and emotion regulation.
What experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience working with people in the United Kingdom.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients work with her?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm the current options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.