Laura Craven, BACP, NCPS

Laura Craven is a counsellor who begins by focusing on building a trusting working relationship. She brings an open, authentic manner to sessions and aims to create a space where respect and autonomy matter. Laura explains what she is doing and checks in as you go so you stay part of the process.

She trained with a first-class Integrative Counselling degree. That means she can draw on a range of ways of working and adapt them to what helps you most. Sessions might involve talking things through, journalling, mindful exercises or some straightforward psychoeducation to explain what you are experiencing.

Laura has three years of clinical experience. She has worked with people coping with grief and loss, different kinds of trauma, and the aftermath of domestic violence. She also supports people dealing with anxiety, stress, low self-esteem and relationship difficulties.

Her practice covers a wide set of concerns that often overlap, such as attachment issues, caregiver strain, chronic illness and body image. She aims to tailor each session so it meets the individual need rather than using a fixed formula.

Sessions are offered in English and Laura works with clients based in the United Kingdom and internationally. She writes in plain language and keeps exercises practical so parents and busy people can apply them between meetings.

Practical approaches for online therapy and flexible care

Laura works from an integrative perspective, combining different evidence-based techniques to suit your situation. One approach often used is talking-based work that helps you make sense of patterns in relationships and behaviour; this is helpful for anxiety, low self-esteem and relationship concerns. Another common element is mindfulness and simple grounding exercises that teach attention and calm, useful for stress and trauma symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss your needs, goals and preferences and then suggest which ways of working to try. This is a collaborative process and plans can change as you learn what helps most.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different lifestyles. Video is good for a face-to-face feel, phone can work when you need less bandwidth, and messaging is useful for shorter check-ins or when writing things out helps. These options make it easier to keep therapy working around family life, work and other commitments.