Laura Adams, BACP
Supportive psychodynamic counsellor for life transitions
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- psychodynamic approach
- midlife concerns
- audio and video
About Laura
She works with stress, anxiety and depression, and with low self-esteem and confidence. Relationship problems and coping with major life changes are also areas she helps people address. Midlife concerns, including questions about life purpose and changing roles, are part of her work.
Laura describes the person as the expert of their own story. She looks for existing strengths and practical ways to use them day to day. Sessions involve talking through feelings, spotting unhelpful patterns and trying out small changes between meetings.
Her model of working is psychodynamic therapy delivered in live video or audio sessions. That approach explores how past experiences and current relationships influence thoughts and feelings here and now. Laura combines this with a collaborative pace so people feel understood while moving towards clearer choices.
People who pick her often want calm, steady support when life feels uncertain. She keeps sessions straightforward and down to earth, and she encourages clear goals and realistic steps for change.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
How psychodynamic work translates to online therapy
Laura offers psychodynamic therapy and delivers live video or audio sessions. Psychodynamic work involves looking at feelings, relationships and early patterns that shape how people respond now. It can help with long-standing anxiety, questions about relationships, and issues that surface during life changes such as midlife re-evaluation.In practice this means sessions focus on telling your story, noticing repeated patterns, and making sense of painful feelings. The therapist listens for themes that recur across time and helps the person link past experiences to present choices. Sessions can be reflective and paced to match what each person needs, with practical suggestions added when useful.
Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will work with the person to decide whether psychodynamic work feels helpful and adjust the pace and focus over time according to goals and preferences. This collaborative stance helps people feel more in control of how therapy unfolds.
Practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy around work and family life and avoiding travel time. Audio sessions can be easier when screens are tiring, while video can help with reading facial cues. Confirm the current session options before booking so arrangements match personal needs and daily routines.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and relationship difficulties, plus coping with life changes and midlife questions.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a psychodynamic model that looks at how past experiences affect present feelings and patterns. Sessions focus on talking things through and identifying small, practical steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom, alongside earlier experience supporting people in other settings.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are accepted; check practical considerations such as time zones when arranging sessions.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a course of sessions?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.