Laura Bratley
Gentle, practical therapy for anxiety and life change
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About Laura
Laura Bratley offers a warm, client-centred approach to therapy. She aims to make the first step feel manageable and supports people as they work towards greater wellbeing. Laura holds BACP accreditation and has three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom.
She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety and panic attacks. She also supports those facing grief, life changes and workplace pressures. Relationship concerns, communication problems and attachment issues are part of her focus too.
Background and approach
Sessions often look at self-esteem, motivation and building self-love. Laura uses straightforward strategies from cognitive behavioural therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and try new behaviours. She also draws on dialectical behaviour therapy skills when people need help with emotional regulation and coping in the moment.
In the room she aims to create an open, non-judgemental space where thoughts and feelings can be said out loud. Conversations are paced to each person, with practical steps and gentle challenges when useful. The goal is to help people notice what matters to them and take manageable steps towards it.
People are invited to take their time exploring difficult issues like guilt, shame, forgiveness and questions about life purpose. Laura will listen, reflect and work collaboratively on goals that fit each person’s life and values.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 3
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 407836
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- 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
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Attachment issues
- Communication problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Life purpose
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches Laura lists
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How Laura works online
Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, is used to spot unhelpful thinking and to try small behaviour changes. It is often useful for anxiety, panic and workplace stress because it breaks worries into thoughts, feelings and actions to work on practically.
Dialectical behaviour therapy, DBT, contributes skills for managing intense feelings and improving how someone copes day to day. These skills can be helpful when emotions feel overwhelming or when someone needs clearer ways to steady themselves in difficult moments.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and then recommend exercises or skills that suit each person. This is a collaborative process that can change as work progresses.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week and reduce travel time. It can also allow shorter check-ins or flexible scheduling to suit work or family routines, helping therapy fit around everyday life rather than the other way round.
Questions and answers
What concerns does Laura commonly help with?
She supports people experiencing stress, anxiety, panic attacks, grief, self-esteem difficulties and coping with life changes. Relationship communication, attachment issues and workplace problems are also part of her practice.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is client-centred and collaborative. She combines listening and reflection with practical exercises from CBT and DBT when helpful.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom. That background informs her approach to common concerns such as anxiety and grief.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted. Services are offered to people located within the United Kingdom.
How are sessions charged and paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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