Laura Disley, BACP

Laura Disley is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, depression and a wide range of life challenges. She works with issues such as addiction, parenting pressures, sleep and eating concerns, career changes and compassion fatigue. Laura holds BACP accreditation, which she uses to inform a thoughtful approach to therapy.

Her style centres on listening closely and helping clients find their own strengths. Sessions focus on what matters to the person in front of her, with practical steps agreed together. She aims to make the first steps less daunting and to build momentum for change.

Laura draws on client-centred work to prioritise the person’s experience. She also uses elements of mindfulness to help with overwhelm and solution-focused thinking to set small, realistic goals. Motivational interviewing is used when people want help finding motivation for change.

Clients can expect straightforward conversations and collaborative planning. Laura writes short-term goals when people want focused work and follows the client’s pace when deeper issues arise. She believes steady progress is made through small, consistent steps.

With ten years of experience, Laura has supported people through bereavement, trauma and relationship breakdown, among other struggles. She encourages open dialogue about what has helped before and what might work now. This practical, supportive way of working aims to help people manage current problems and move towards clearer choices.

How these approaches work in online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding. It helps people feel heard and supports them to find solutions that fit their own life. Mindfulness Therapy teaches practical ways to notice and calm stress and anxiety in day-to-day moments. Solution-Focused Therapy zooms in on small, achievable steps so people can make gradual change and track progress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will work together with the client to decide which methods suit their needs, goals and preferences. That choice can change over time as needs shift and progress is reviewed.

Practical benefits of online therapy include easier fitting of sessions around work and family life, and the chance to have regular contact without travel. If you need clarity about which session formats are available, confirm the options before booking. Many people find online sessions make it simpler to maintain continuity of care and to bring therapy into their routine without large disruptions.