Laura Disley, BACP

Laura Disley is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, and a wide range of life challenges. She works with issues such as depression, addiction, LGBT concerns, intimacy-related problems, sleep and eating struggles, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem and coping with life changes. Laura brings ten years of professional experience to her work and is registered with the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy).

Her style is warm and down-to-earth. She treats each person as the expert on their own life and helps them build on their strengths. Sessions focus on practical steps and honest conversation rather than on jargon. Laura aims to help people make changes that feel meaningful and manageable.

Laura draws on client-centred principles to create space for reflection and choice. She also uses mindfulness to help people become calmer and more present. Solution-focused ideas are used to identify small, achievable steps that move a person towards their goals.

She has worked with people dealing with trauma and abuse, abandonment concerns, attachment issues and family-related challenges. She also supports those facing compassion fatigue, caregiver stress, cancer-related worries and the complex feelings that come with separation and divorce.

In sessions, the emphasis is on collaboration. Conversation, practical suggestions and pacing are tailored to what each person needs. People who want to start are encouraged to use the website matching process and schedule a first session when it suits them.

Approaches that shape online support

Client-centred therapy is about listening and following the person’s lead, helping them make choices that fit their life and values. It is useful for people who want an empathic space to talk things through and to build confidence in decision-making.

Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing exercises to reduce reactivity and improve focus. It can help with anxiety, sleep problems and managing strong emotions by encouraging small, repeatable practises.

Solution-focused therapy looks for small, practical steps that move a person towards their goals. It suits people who want short-term, goal-orientated work and quick ways to try something different between sessions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will discuss your needs, goals and preferences and will suggest an approach or a mix that feels most helpful. This is a collaborative decision and can be reviewed as you progress.

The available session formats were not specified in the original profile, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for appointments from familiar surroundings. Phone-only time can be useful for a brief check-in, while video sessions allow for fuller conversation when that suits you.