Laura Fortune, BACP

Laura Fortune is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with four years of professional experience. She helps people who are facing addictions, trauma and abuse, family conflict, grief and parenting challenges. Laura aims to make the first step into therapy feel manageable and acknowledges the courage it can take to begin.

She focuses on creating an open, non-judgemental space where clients can talk about difficult thoughts and feelings. Sessions prioritise clear listening and straightforward feedback so people can explore what matters most to them. Conversations are guided by each person’s pace and goals rather than a rigid plan.

Laura has supported people dealing with attachment concerns, blended family tensions, codependency and communication problems. She also works with issues such as control problems, dissociation, drug and alcohol addiction, emptiness and isolation. Practical coping strategies and emotion-focused discussion are common parts of her work.

Clients may bring complex worries like guilt and shame, infidelity, first responder stress or long-term family problems. Laura helps people untangle those experiences and find clearer ways to move forward. Her aim is to leave clients with better understanding and practical options to try between sessions.

Therapy with Laura is collaborative and down-to-earth. She encourages small steps and regular reflection so progress can be noticeable and sustainable. If you are considering support for these concerns she will work with you to set realistic and personal goals.

Evidence-based approaches and online sessions

Laura draws on practical, evidence-based techniques that focus on helping people manage upsetting symptoms and improve relationships. One common approach uses skills to manage strong feelings and reduce urges linked to drug and alcohol use, which can help with addiction and control issues. Another approach concentrates on patterns in relationships and attachment to help with family conflict, blended family challenges and codependency by identifying unhelpful cycles and trying different ways of connecting.

Choosing the right method is a collaborative process. She will work with each person to decide which techniques match their goals, needs and personal style. Sessions begin with simple goals and adapt over time based on what helps most.

Online therapy here uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text messaging to offer practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when more nuance is needed. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is preferred. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who want ongoing written contact or who find typing easier than speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, parenting and other commitments while still receiving regular support from registered or accredited professionals.