Reaching out for therapy can feel like a big step, and finding the right therapist is an important part of that journey. My aim is to offer a space where you feel genuinely accepted, listened to, and understood—a space where you don't have to hide parts of yourself or worry about being judged.

I'm an HCPC-registered counselling psychologist and accredited executive coach. Having spent many years in demanding corporate roles, I know how easy it is to keep going long after you need to stop. People come to me with stress, burnout or anxiety, with a loss or a major life transition, or with experiences from the past that still have an impact today. Whatever brings you, we start with your experience and what matters to you.

Lucid Element Therapy honours the complexity of being human. It recognises that people are shaped by their past, influenced by their environment & capable of growth. Align with the elements within you.

Based on a solid foundation of connection, curiosity & care; people can make sense of their emotions & grow in ways that they once didn’t dream possible. If you truly want to; you can heal, self-develop & take control of your life.

When everything looks fine from the outside – but doesn't feel that way on the inside
You're getting through the day. Managing work. Showing up for others. From the outside, you're coping. But inside? It's exhausting.

Your mind won't settle. You're harder on yourself than you'd ever be on anyone else. Even when people tell you you're doing well, it doesn't quite reach you. You might be thinking, "Why do I feel this way when nothing's actually wrong?" or "Shouldn't I be over this by now?"

I offer a respectful, non-judgemental and confidential place for you to explore the reasons that brought you to this website and where I can help you face any difficult feelings and issues in a safe space.

I am experienced in helping my clients with various issues which include self esteem, anxiety, depression, self-harm, loss and bereavement, bullying and relationship difficulties.

I am experienced at counselling clients who are feeling lost or “stuck”, struggling with unresolved past events, experiencing difficulties in their relationships and holding negative beliefs about themselves.

I can offer you time and space to work through your problems. Therapy can help you to gain a different perspective on problems and issues. Working with a therapist to explore thoughts and emotions can help you to make sense of why you are thinking and feeling a certain way.
Through talking you will have the opportunity to reflect and process your feelings and thoughts at your own pace. Going through this process will help you to develop self-awareness and personal growth.

Following careers in the RAF and then Education, I trained as a person-centred counsellor.  I followed this with training in the Rewind and Flash Techniques which are both proven to help with anxiety, trauma and PTSD without the need for you to relive re-experience or constantly retell the painful events troubling you; and  sometimes in only a single session. 

 

About Me

After a long career in the blue-light services, I have extensive experience of navigating a wide range of challenging situations. At times, I needed someone who would listen to me. My experiences inspired me to train as a counsellor and help others seeking support.

 My Approach to Counselling

I am a psychodynamic counsellor with a person-centred foundation. I work with you as an individual to explore what you bring to counselling. If you choose, we can also consider how past experiences may be affecting your life today.

I am also trained in somatic trauma therapy and the polyvagal approach to counselling, with a strong interest in how experiences can affect the whole body.

I offer counselling for a range of mental health issues such as anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties.  My approach is compassionate, empathetic and non – judgemental, allowing space for you to explore things at your own pace. 

I offer professional, evidence-based psychological therapy for adults who are struggling with stress, anxiety, low mood, trauma/PTSD, burnout, and other emotional or life-related difficulties.

Hi and welcome to Counselling with Laura. I am a qualified counsellor offering face-to-face sessions for children, teenagers, adults, and families.

I specialise in providing neurodiversity-affirming, trauma-informed support tailored to your unique needs.

I am an experienced therapeutic counsellor who has a wealth of knowledge in counselling those who have experienced bereavement or are at end of life stage.
I provide 1-1 counselling for adults in a safe, non-judgmental and confidential environment.