Laura Daniels, BACP

Laura Daniels works from a client-centred approach. She focuses on helping people make sense of stress, anxiety, low mood and relationship difficulties. Laura writes plainly and aims to create space for people to talk about what matters to them.

She has seven years' experience supporting people with bereavement, work-related strain and life changes. Her practice also covers issues such as self-esteem, body image, codependency and feelings of emptiness or isolation. She pays attention to attachment patterns and how early relationships can shape current habits.

Sessions are warm and non-judgemental. Laura uses gentle challenges alongside practical conversation to help people set and reach personal goals. She encourages self-care, reflection and clearer communication as routes to change.

Laura draws on an understanding of birth order and interpersonal patterns to explore recurring problems. She also helps people think through career stress, blended family dynamics and midlife transitions. The emphasis is on finding what actually helps each person in day-to-day life.

Choosing to start counselling can feel daunting. Laura aims to make the first steps straightforward and humane. She works collaboratively so people feel involved in shaping the work ahead.

How client-centred therapy works online

Client-centred therapy focuses on the person in front of the counsellor. It involves active listening, reflecting back what the person says and helping them find their own solutions. This approach suits people wanting to explore feelings about relationships, grief, self-esteem and life purpose.

In practice Laura uses conversational, empathetic listening to help people notice patterns such as attachment styles and birth order effects. Together they look at practical steps for self-care, communication and coping with work or family stress. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide which ways of working feel most helpful for each person.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls let people see non-verbal cues and have longer conversations. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging suit those who prefer written reflection or want flexible, brief contact between longer sessions.

These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and other commitments while keeping the focus on practical steps and personal goals.