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Laura Arstall, BACP

Laura Arstall is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom.

Stress, Anxiety
LGBT
Relationship issues
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About Laura

Laura Arstall is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom. She holds BACP accreditation from a level 7 course and brings five years of experience to her work. She aims to create a respectful, non-judgemental space where the client leads the conversation and chooses what to work on.

Her sessions are guided by the person in front of her, so topics come from the client's priorities. If someone prefers a more directed, goal-focused style, she can shift to a solution-focused way of working instead.

Background and approach

She avoids pushing people to talk about things they are not ready to discuss. Laura has worked in different settings and with people presenting a wide range of concerns. These include stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, eating and body image issues, anger, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes.

She also supports people exploring sexuality and gender questions and those affected by compassion fatigue or ADHD. Her additional interests include attachment matters, adoption and foster care, abandonment, neurodiversity such as Autism, and issues around kink and alternative sex culture. She also addresses communication and commitment problems, codependency, blended family challenges, and domestic violence when clients bring these topics.

Laura describes her style as warm and encouraging. She works to help people find their own strengths and practical next steps. If a client feels a different counsellor would suit them better, she supports making that change so the therapy space fits the person.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	392850	June 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Laura lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Depression
Addictions
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Eating disorders
Anger management
Self esteem
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
Blended family issues
Body image
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Family problems
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Ways of working Laura names

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Client-centred and solution-focused online care

Client-Centred Therapy places the client at the heart of each session. The counsellor listens without directing the conversation and follows the client's lead. This approach can help when someone needs time to explore feelings, identity, or relationship problems at their own pace.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on achievable steps and clear goals. It is practical and forward-looking, useful when someone wants short-term strategies for stress, anxiety, communication problems or coping with life changes.

Choosing the right way of working is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss preferences, needs and goals with the client and adapt the approach over time. They can blend person-centred listening with solution-focused goal-setting when that better matches what the client wants.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for busy or geographically distant people. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, while phone sessions work well when bandwidth is low or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer writing to speaking or want flexible, asynchronous contact. These options help make therapy easier to fit around work, family and travel commitments.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems can I bring to therapy?

Laura works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, eating and body image issues, anger, self-esteem, compassion fatigue and ADHD.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Sessions are primarily person-centred, meaning the client sets the agenda and pace. If someone prefers clear goals and steps, she can switch to a solution-focused approach.

How much experience does she have?

She has five years of experience working in a variety of settings, both remotely and in person.

What credentials and location apply to this counsellor?

She completed a level 7 BACP accredited course and is registered with the BACP. She is based in the United Kingdom.

Can sessions be held in other languages or for international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

Which session formats are available?

Therapy can be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and needs.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

What do I need to do to begin?

To start, use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.