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Laura Andrews, BACP

Calm practical support for anxiety and phobias

12 years in practice · based in United Kingdom · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Laura

Laura Andrews is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions and the emotional effects of trauma and abuse. She supports those struggling with low self-esteem, depression, relationship and intimacy-related worries, grief and life changes.

Laura works with people on a wide range of concerns including eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain, anger, and issues connected to ADHD. Her approach is calm and straightforward.

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Background and approach

She aims to build an open space where people can talk without fear of judgement. Sessions focus on what matters to the person and on practical steps they can try between meetings. Laura draws on several well-known methods, including Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, to tailor her approach to each person.

She also uses mindfulness exercises and motivational interviewing to help with focus and motivation. These tools are chosen to suit each individual rather than applied in the same way for everyone. People often come to her for help with attachment and abandonment issues, body image, codependency, hoarding, impulsivity and substance misuse.

She listens for patterns that keep people stuck and helps them try new ways of coping. The work is collaborative and paced to the person’s readiness. With twelve years of experience and membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), Laura offers support both for short-term problem-solving and for longer personal exploration.

Sessions are offered online by video, phone, chat or text.

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and building a respectful, non-judgemental relationship. It helps people feel heard and supports exploration of goals and values. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and offers practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns; it is useful for anxiety, low mood and many phobia-related concerns. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve concentration.

Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences in early sessions and adapt methods if something is not working. Clients and therapist check progress together and change direction where needed to better fit personal needs.

Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and sharing of worksheets. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or people prefer not to be on camera. Live chat or text-based messaging can suit brief check-ins, ongoing support between sessions or people who express themselves better in writing. These options aim to offer flexibility and help sessions fit around work, family and travel commitments.
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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Laura work with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression, as well as issues around relationships, grief, eating and sleeping.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and direct, focused on listening and creating a non-judgemental space. Sessions emphasise practical steps and collaboration.
How much experience does she have?
She has twelve years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioural concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are offered?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can be held by video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does the cost of sessions work?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
12 years
Licensed
Languages
English

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