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Laura Edwards

Laura Edwards, BACP

Therapist · United Kingdom · 7+ years of experience

Practical support for life changes and relationships

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At a glance

Listed location
United Kingdom
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
BACP
Languages
English
Registration (United Kingdom)
BACP · No. 393405

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  • Person-centred care
  • Emotion-focused work
  • Practical strategies

About Laura

Laura Edwards works with people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, loss, or relationship strains. She welcomes conversations about low mood, changes in motivation, and questions about identity and intimacy. Laura is described with the BACP credential and brings seven years of professional experience to her work in the United Kingdom.

Her approach begins by treating the client as the expert in their own life. Sessions focus on practical steps and small changes that make day-to-day life easier. Conversations look at how past connections shape present patterns and where new ways of relating might help.

Laura draws on methods such as attachment-based ideas, cognitive behavioural techniques and emotion-focused work to help people understand feelings and try new responses. She also uses client-centred principles to make space for each person's pace and priorities. Techniques might include noticing unhelpful thinking, practising emotion regulation, and trying different ways to communicate with others.

Over seven years of work have included helping people facing grief, trauma, addictions, neurodiversity-related concerns, caregiver stress, ageing and geriatric issues, and long-term health challenges. Sessions aim to build clearer thinking, steadier moods, and more dependable routines. The emphasis is on realistic goals people can use beyond the therapy room.

To begin, people follow the site's Start Therapy process and complete a short matching questionnaire. From there, they can book sessions according to the therapist's availability and the subscription model in place.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Credentials

United Kingdom

Languages

English

How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions

Attachment-based work focuses on relationships and how early connections shape current patterns. In online sessions this can help people understand why certain situations trigger strong feelings and try new ways of relating to others.

Client-centred therapy gives the person space to set the pace and agenda. The counsellor listens closely and reflects back what matters most, which helps when someone is working through grief, identity or motivation issues.

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts, behaviours and emotions and offers practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. Online work can include simple tasks between sessions to test new approaches in everyday life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then try methods that fit. Sessions are collaborative and reviewed as needed to make sure the chosen approach feels useful.

Confirm exact session formats before booking because the biography does not list them. Many people find online therapy helps fit sessions into busy routines, cuts out travel time, and makes it easier to check in from different locations. Some formats also let people choose shorter check-ins or audio-only options when that better suits their day-to-day needs.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, addictions and relationship and intimacy-related issues, among other concerns.

How would you describe the therapeutic style used?

The style is practical and collaborative, using client-centred listening alongside emotionally focused and cognitive techniques to try new ways of thinking and relating.

What background and experience does the therapist have?

She has seven years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom supporting people through a range of life challenges.

What credential does this counsellor hold and where are they based?

The therapist holds BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions available in?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are offered for appointments?

Please confirm current session formats before booking as the biography does not specify exact formats.

How are sessions charged and what are the cost arrangements?

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

How do I begin working with this counsellor?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

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