Laurel Deegan
Person-centred counselling for identity and stress
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About Laurel
Laurel Deegan is a counsellor and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She helps people who are feeling anxious, low in mood, stressed, or unsure about their identity. Her approach aims to make space for who you are and what you want to change.
Laurel works in an integrative way, drawing on different methods to match each person's needs. She places a strong emphasis on a person-centred stance, so the conversation is guided by the client rather than a fixed agenda.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on listening, making sense of feelings, and finding practical next steps. A common part of her work is supporting people to develop greater self-awareness. That can mean looking at past relationships, patterns that repeat, or how values shape daily choices.
The aim is to help people recognise parts of themselves that have been hard to name or express. She uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-aware methods, client-centred work, cognitive behavioural techniques, and mindfulness practices. These are chosen to suit the issue and the person rather than used rigidly.
Laurel has around five years of experience in counselling practice in the United Kingdom. She works in English and is registered with the BACP, which is listed as her professional credential. To begin, people follow a short matching process before arranging sessions.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 5
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 396914
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Laurel's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Laurel works with
Everything Laurel lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Family problems
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Laurel lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness 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 Laurel works online
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Laurel will work collaboratively to decide which methods suit a person's goals and preferences. That may mean blending ACT, client-centred listening and some cognitive or mindfulness strategies depending on what feels useful.
If you are considering online therapy, please confirm the current session options before booking as formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments around work and family commitments, enable shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also allows sessions to focus on verbal exploration, values-based work and breathing or mindfulness exercises that transfer into everyday life.
Questions and answers
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem and relationship concerns, and supports LGBT-related issues and questions about identity.
What is the general style of therapy offered?
Laurel works integratively from a person-centred base, combining practical techniques with reflective conversation to match what each person needs.
How much experience does she have?
She has around five years of experience working in counselling roles in the United Kingdom.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not currently work with international clients.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with this counsellor?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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