Traci Lawler, BACP

Therapist · United Kingdom · 4+ years of experience

Collaborative counselling for midlife change

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Empathy and practical tools
Boundary and self-worth work
Reflective, forward focused

About Traci

Traci Lawler is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She presents therapy as a collaborative journey and aims to help people find more satisfaction in everyday life. Traci works with common, painful problems such as feeling stuck, relationship strain, or uncertainty about work and identity.

Her approach mixes listening with practical tools. Sessions can include looking back at early experiences to understand present patterns. Once the roots of an issue are clearer, she helps people try new, healthier coping strategies for day-to-day life.

Clients often explore boundaries, self-worth and finding their voice. Traci uses a blend of methods to support these aims rather than a single fixed system. She emphasises kindness toward oneself and gaining clearer self-understanding over time.

Traci has four years of professional experience as a BACP counsellor and draws on that background to shape sessions around each person. She asks for a weekly rhythm to work so that progress can build steadily. Late cancellations are noted in her practice and repeated missed sessions may lead to reallocation of the appointment slot.

If someone wants to begin, Traci asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Her work is offered within the United Kingdom and sessions are conducted in English.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsFamily conflictsSelf esteem

Also works with

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody image Caregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purpose Men's issues Midlife crisis Money and financial issues Mood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues Workplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Credentials

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Approaches used in online work and how they help

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on relationships and emotional bonds. It helps people see how early connections shape current reactions and can be useful for issues like trust, abandonment feelings and intimacy-related worries.

Client-Centred Therapy places the person at the heart of sessions. The counsellor offers non-judgemental listening and supports the client to find their own solutions, which can help with low self-esteem and decision-making.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, aims and preferences and then suggest ways of working together. This is a collaborative process and plans can change as progress is made.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions around busy days and reducing travel time. If you need to check which session formats are offered, confirm options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to maintain weekly contact so therapeutic gains build steadily.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression and career concerns, among other issues. Additional focuses include body image, attachment issues and caregiver stress.

How would you describe Traci's therapeutic style?

Her style mixes attentive listening with practical coping strategies. Sessions often look at past experiences to understand present patterns and then try new ways of managing day-to-day life.

What is her professional background?

She has four years of professional experience working as a counsellor. That experience informs an integrative approach tailored to each person.

What credential does she hold and where does she practise?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

What are the cost and payment arrangements?

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

How do I begin therapy with her?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to her availability.