Laura McCarthy
Warm person-centred counsellor
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About Laura
Laura McCarthy is a BACP counsellor who uses a person-centred approach. She focuses on creating an empathic, accepting space where people can talk through difficult feelings at their own pace. Laura aims to be warm and non-judgemental so clients can feel heard and understood from the first session.
She works alongside people rather than directing them. That means listening to what matters to each person and helping them make choices that fit their life.
Background and approach
Sessions often focus on current struggles such as stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and grief, while also addressing longer-term issues like the impact of trauma or relationship strain. With four years of experience, Laura has supported people with a wide range of concerns.
These include coping with life changes, anger, depression, career worries and many relationship-related problems such as communication difficulties and commitment issues. She also assists individuals dealing with attachment concerns, body image, blended family challenges and separation or divorce. Her practice values honesty, authenticity and ongoing reflection.
Laura engages in regular supervision and reflective work to keep her approach grounded and responsive. This helps her stay attentive to each person’s needs and to adapt the pace and focus of sessions as required. Taking the first step can feel hard, and Laura aims to make that step smaller.
She offers a calm, steady presence and encourages people to bring their whole experience into the room, gradually working towards clearer understanding and practical ways to cope.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 4
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 391962
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Client-Centered Therapy
- 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
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Visually impaired
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Laura lists
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
In practice, the work is collaborative. The therapist and client decide together what to focus on and how fast to move. Goals and techniques are shaped by the person’s needs, values and preferences rather than a fixed programme.
If you are considering online options, please check the available session formats before booking as they are not listed here. Many people find remote sessions helpful because they can fit therapy into a busy week, save travel time and make it easier to attend from different locations. Some formats also allow shorter check-ins when time is limited or off-camera sessions when that suits someone better.
Finding the right approach is part of the process and the counsellor will work with you to identify what feels most useful. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt the pace and focus so sessions match your goals and daily routines.
Questions and answers
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression and trauma-related concerns, plus relationship and self-esteem issues.
What style of therapy does she use?
Her main approach is Client-Centred Therapy, which focuses on empathy, acceptance and helping people find their own solutions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of experience working with people on a range of emotional and relational difficulties.
What are her professional credentials and location?
She is BACP registered and based in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered in English to people within the UK.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How are fees handled?
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?
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