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Laura Ward
Experience
3 years
Based in
United Kingdom
Sessions
Online
Languages
English

Therapist or counsellor · United Kingdom

Laura Ward

BACP

Caring counsellor for rebuilding confidence

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Registration on record

BACP
United Kingdom · 410564

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  • Client-centred care
  • CBT tools
  • Emotional focus

About Laura

Laura Ward is a counsellor with three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She uses a warm, empathic approach to help people who feel stuck after difficult events. Laura aims to create a calm space where someone can talk through what's happening and take steps at their own pace.

She draws on client-centred techniques that focus on the person's own goals and preferences. Cognitive behavioural therapy ideas are used to help identify unhelpful thinking and try new patterns. Emotionally-Focused Therapy principles guide work on strong feelings and difficult interactions.

Laura helps with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and motivation. She also supports people dealing with trauma and emotional abuse, grief, relationship and communication difficulties, and parenting strains. ADHD, bipolar and compassion fatigue are included among her areas of focus.

Her background includes working with people affected by attachment and abandonment issues, body image concerns, chronic illness and caregiver stress. She has experience supporting individuals connected to autism and attention differences and aims to meet each person where they are.

Sessions aim to increase self-awareness, build resilience and foster self-compassion. Laura encourages clients to identify their own strengths and to practise changes between meetings. To begin, she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions that suit them.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Trauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)

Experience

3+ years

Credentials

BACP · United Kingdom

Languages

English

How core approaches guide online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person's own goals and experiences. It means the counsellor listens closely, reflects what is shared and follows the client's pace. This approach helps when someone needs acceptance and space to make sense of life events.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at thinking patterns and behaviour. It helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and test small changes that can improve mood and functioning. CBT is often useful for anxiety, low mood and motivation difficulties.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy pays attention to strong feelings and how they affect relationships. It supports people who want to understand emotional responses and change how they connect with others.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The counsellor will collaborate with the client to choose techniques that fit their goals and preferences. Sessions adapt if something isn’t working and progress is reviewed together.

The practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling around work and family commitments and fewer travel needs. Online sessions can make it simpler to fit short check-ins into a busy day or to use audio-only if video is difficult. Because the original biography does not list specific session formats, confirm current options before booking to ensure they match your needs and routine.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does Laura help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and motivation. Her scope also includes trauma and emotional abuse, relationship and communication difficulties, parenting strains, ADHD and bipolar concerns.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her work is warm and empathic, rooted in client-centred care. She combines that with practical CBT ideas and emotionally-focused approaches to address feelings and interactions.

What background and experience does she have?

She has three years of professional experience working with a variety of emotional and relationship issues. She has supported people with attachment concerns, grief, caregiver stress and neurodiversity-related challenges.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and works from the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international arrangements are offered?

Sessions are offered in English. She accepts international clients as part of her practice.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How are costs handled for sessions?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start working with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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