Laura McCarthy, BACP

Laura McCarthy is a BACP counsellor who uses a person-centred approach. She focuses on creating a warm, non-judgemental space where people can talk through difficult feelings at their own pace. Laura aims to help clients feel heard and respected as they work towards clearer thinking and better emotional balance.

Her practice emphasises empathy, authenticity and unconditional positive regard. Sessions are collaborative - she listens closely and follows the client’s lead while offering gentle reflection and support. This style is often helpful for stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and coping with life changes.

Laura has four years of professional experience supporting people through trauma, abuse, grief and depression. She also works with concerns around relationships, family problems, career stress and anger. The focus is on understanding how past and present experiences shape feelings and behaviour.

Additional areas she addresses include attachment issues, blended family concerns, body image and communication problems. She also supports people dealing with isolation, guilt, shame and difficulties around commitment and jealousy. Each person’s priorities guide the direction of work.

Laura values ongoing professional development and undertakes regular supervision and reflective practice. She aims to make the therapy process approachable and practical, helping clients to notice changes and try out new ways of responding in daily life. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Person-centred support adapted for online work

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on being present, listening deeply and offering acceptance. It helps with anxiety, low self-esteem, grief and the emotional effects of trauma by giving people space to explore feelings at their own pace.

The collaborative, non-judgemental approach means the therapist follows the client’s lead and reflects what they hear. This can make it easier to make sense of difficult experiences and try out new ways of relating to oneself and others.

Finding the right way of working is part of the process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs with each person and will help decide how to proceed. This is a joint conversation and plans can change as work progresses.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions around work and family life, avoiding travel time and making it simpler to attend from different locations. If you want to know which specific session formats are offered, please confirm the options before booking, as session types are arranged according to the therapist’s current practice and availability.