Laura McAuliffe, BACP

Laura McAuliffe is a counsellor with nine years of experience working with adults in the United Kingdom. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Laura focuses on helping people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low self-esteem or depression.

She also supports people dealing with relationship and family problems, grief and big life changes. Laura pays attention to feelings such as emptiness, guilt, shame and issues around abandonment and attachment. Sessions are conversational and aimed at making day-to-day life more manageable.

Her style is warm and respectful. She aims to build a trusting professional relationship so people feel heard and understood. Laura keeps things practical and grounded, helping clients notice patterns and try new ways of coping.

People can expect straightforward sessions that follow their pace. The work often involves talking through recent events, looking at unhelpful thoughts, and trying small steps to change how things feel. Laura emphasises compassion and patience while people adjust to change.

She invites people to take the first step when they feel ready. The initial process includes a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a time that suits the client. Laura’s approach is intended to help people find clearer ways of managing stress and rebuilding confidence.

Approaches and how online therapy can help

Laura uses established, evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on feelings, thoughts and behaviour. One common approach helps people notice and change unhelpful thinking patterns that feed anxiety and low mood, using clear, step-by-step strategies to try different ways of thinking. Another approach focuses on emotions and relationships, helping people understand attachment, abandonment themes or unresolved grief and how these affect everyday choices and connections.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will listen to your concerns, discuss what you want to achieve and suggest options together. That collaborative process helps pick methods that fit your needs, goals and preferences rather than imposing a single way of working.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs. Video is useful for a fuller conversation and non-verbal cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for a quick check-in. Live chat and messaging allow shorter, more frequent contact and can fit around work or caregiving schedules. These formats make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into a busy life while still allowing meaningful progress with a registered counselling professional.