Laura Bourne , BACP, NCPS

Laura Bourne is a UK-based qualified counsellor who combines clinical training with a compassionate, client-focused approach. She originally trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and uses that foundation to help people understand and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, while also drawing on additional models to tailor support to each person's needs. She works with both young people and adults, offering calm, non-judgmental guidance through challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family difficulties, grief, low self-esteem, sleep problems, anger, ADHD, and coping with life changes.

As a trauma-informed practitioner, she brings an awareness of how traumatic experiences can affect the body and mind, and she supports clients to progress at a pace that feels manageable. Laura has also developed skills in areas including attachment and abandonment concerns, autism and Asperger syndrome, codependency, dissociation, chronic illness and pain, and blended family issues, allowing her to adapt sessions to complex and overlapping needs.

She holds BACP and NCPS credentials, reflecting professional counselling qualifications and a commitment to recognised standards of practice. Reaching out for help is a meaningful first step, and Laura aims to combine practical techniques with genuine empathy to support people toward healing and positive change.

Therapeutic Approaches Online and What They Offer

Laura Bourne integrates several approachable methods in her practice to meet different needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behaviour that contribute to distress and offers practical strategies to shift those patterns, which can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and sleep difficulties. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape current ways of relating and can support people struggling with intimacy, abandonment concerns, or attachment wounds. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, non-judgmental therapeutic relationship where the client's own goals and pace guide the work, making it useful for building self-esteem and navigating life transitions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Laura collaborates with each person to understand their history, goals, and preferences, and she adapts methods so therapy feels relevant and manageable rather than one-size-fits-all. This collaborative stance helps identify which techniques will best support progress.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and needs. These options make it easier to attend sessions from home or during busy weeks, and they allow therapists and clients to continue work even when in-person meetings are not practical. Licensed professionals and therapists can deliver effective care through these formats while tailoring the experience to each individual.