Laura Bourne
Flexible trauma-informed counsellor
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About Laura
Laura Bourne is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem and relationship concerns. She also helps with grief, intimacy issues, sleep problems, anger, ADHD and coping with life changes. Laura holds BACP and NCPS credentials and brings five years of practice to her work.
Laura prefers to tailor sessions to the person in front of her rather than relying on one method.
Background and approach
She initially trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and now uses a mix of attachment-based, psychodynamic and solution-focused ideas alongside CBT. Sessions are practical and conversational, with time to talk through current worries and try small changes between meetings. Her approach is calm and non-judgemental.
She works at the client’s pace and pays attention to how past experiences affect current feelings and relationships. Trauma-informed care is part of how she thinks about distress and recovery. In a typical session Laura listens for patterns that cause pain, then helps identify small steps to reduce distress.
That might mean testing a new way of thinking, noticing relationship patterns, or focusing on immediate problem-solving. Clients set goals together and review progress over time. People come for many reasons, including long-standing family-of-origin issues, abandonment or attachment concerns, body image or chronic illness struggles, codependency and dissociation.
Laura aims to make the work feel understandable and manageable rather than overwhelming.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 5
- Registered with
- BACP, NCPS
- Registration number
- 397146, NCS23-02659
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Laura's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Laura works with
Everything Laura lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches Laura lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Laura works online
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person without judgement. The therapist follows the client’s lead and helps them find their own solutions and build self-trust.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is practical and goal-focused. It helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and test small behavioural changes to reduce anxiety, low mood or sleep problems.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Laura will discuss goals and preferences and try methods that fit the person’s needs. Over a few sessions she checks what helps and adapts the plan together with the client.
If you are considering online counselling, confirm the available session formats before booking. Many people find remote sessions easier to fit into busy lives, as they can avoid travel, take shorter check-ins during a break, or use options that suit quieter surroundings or lower bandwidth. Registered or accredited professionals can work effectively online, tailoring sessions so therapy fits around your daily routine rather than adding pressure.
Questions and answers
What concerns does Laura help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and relationship concerns, as well as grief, sleep issues, anger, ADHD and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Sessions are conversational and practical. Laura combines listening with small, manageable steps to try between meetings.
What experience and background does she have?
Laura has five years of experience and describes herself as a trauma-informed practitioner who works with awareness of how past events affect the body and mind.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds BACP and NCPS credentials and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the biography.
How are sessions paid for and what does therapy cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Laura?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
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