Laura Mitchell, BACP

Laura Mitchell is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She has four years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, grief and loss, and broader life changes. Laura aims to make the first steps easier by offering a calm, non-judgemental space for people to talk about what feels hard right now.

She focuses on keeping conversations straightforward and grounded. Sessions tend to centre on what is happening in daily life, practical ways to cope, and noticing patterns that keep problems going. Laura listens closely and helps people name emotions and choices before deciding what to try next.

Her work often covers areas like parenting strain, self-esteem, anger, career stress, and adjusting after separation. She also supports people with attachment concerns, autism and Asperger Syndrome, and complex situations such as co-morbidity or cancer-related stress. This range means she is used to working with mixed, overlapping difficulties rather than just one issue at a time.

Laura uses Client-Centred Therapy to prioritise the person’s experience and to follow what matters most to them. She also draws on the Gottman Method when relationship patterns are a key concern. Together these approaches are used to build clearer communication and practical next steps.

If someone wants to begin, the usual route is to press the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session when a slot is offered. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

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Client-Centred Therapy puts the person’s experience at the centre. The counsellor listens without judgement and follows what matters most to the client, helping them decide what to talk about and what to try next. This approach is useful for general stress, low mood, and building confidence in making choices.

The Gottman Method focuses on communication patterns and practical skills for relationship conversations. It looks at how couples talk, handle conflict and reconnect, and it can be used when relationship dynamics are causing repeated hurt or confusion.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will discuss options and help decide which way of working fits the client’s goals and comfort level. This is a collaborative process and can change as needs shift.

Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify exact online options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find it simpler to join from wherever they are, which helps maintain consistency with appointments and keeps progress moving forward.