Laura Disley, BACP

Laura Disley is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship tensions, grief and loss, and a range of life changes. She also works with those managing depression, addiction struggles, caregiving strain and issues related to ageing and geriatric concerns. With ten years of experience and membership of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy), she aims to help people feel more capable and in control of their lives.

Laura believes the person coming to therapy knows their story best. She uses straightforward conversation to find strengths and practical steps forward. Sessions focus on what matters now and on small changes that build confidence over time.

Her approach draws on client-centred ideas to keep the person’s priorities central. She also uses solution-focused techniques to set clear goals and mindfulness tools to help with stress and anxiety. Motivational interviewing helps when people want to change habits or address addictive behaviours.

In therapy she offers calm, practical support and invites curiosity about patterns that keep returning. Work may look at communication in relationships, managing caregiving demands, addressing low self-esteem, or navigating major life transitions. Sessions are collaborative and paced to suit each person’s needs.

People can expect clear, direct conversation and an emphasis on useful strategies they can use between sessions. To begin, readers should follow the site’s Start Therapy process and complete the short matching questionnaire to arrange an initial appointment.

How her approaches shape online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person’s own priorities and perspective. It involves open listening and reflection so clients can make their own choices and build confidence. Solution-Focused Therapy looks forward and helps set small, achievable goals so people see steady progress and feel less stuck.

Choosing a therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, and together they will try methods that suit the person’s needs. Adjustments are made as the work progresses to keep it relevant and practical.

Confirm the session formats available before booking, as the biography does not specify them. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people access support from different locations, which can help those who live away from local services or who need to balance caregiving and work commitments.