Laura Kirk , BACP

Laura Kirk is a psychotherapist registered with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - bringing three years of clinical practice alongside fifteen years of experience in mental health support work. She describes herself as spiritual but not religious and integrates somatic and energetic methods, drawing on gestalt-informed techniques to explore how feelings are held in the body and how those sensations connect to memories, emotions, and trauma. This embodied focus supports clients in accessing underlying reactions and in learning ways to bring the body back to a calmer, more regulated state through increased self-awareness.

Working from a foundation of trust, openness, and attunement, Laura collaborates with clients to address the struggles that interfere with their wellbeing and to uncover blocks that limit personal growth. She identifies as neurodivergent and has particular clinical experience with trauma, anxiety, bereavement, isolation, and the changes many women face during perimenopause and menopause. She also supports people with low self-esteem, ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and clients from LGBTQ+ communities.

Laura frames clients as the experts on their own lives and focuses on helping them build self-awareness, recognise strengths, and bring those strengths into active use. She is known to be empathic, compassionate, non-judgmental, authentic, and grounded, while also offering gentle challenge when she notices incongruence that may be limiting a client's progress. Her aim is to accompany clients through a therapeutic journey in which they remain in control of the change they create.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Laura Kirk

Laura Kirk works from several complementary approaches tailored to what each person needs. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, non-directive relationship where the client s insights and choices guide the work; this approach supports self-exploration, confidence building, and decision-making. Somatic Therapy brings attention to bodily sensations and movement as a way of accessing emotions and stored responses - it can help with trauma responses, anxiety, and patterns that feel stuck in the body. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on understanding and processing experiences of trauma in a gradual, supported way to reduce the impact of those memories on daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Laura collaborates with clients to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences. She adapts techniques over time so therapy remains responsive and client-led.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for people with busy lives or limited mobility. Video calls and phone sessions allow for real-time conversation, while live chat and text-based messaging provide flexibility for those who prefer written expression or need shorter check-ins. These options help make consistent therapy more accessible and easier to fit into everyday routines while maintaining the collaborative work between clients and licensed professionals.