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Laura Craven, BACP, NCPS

About Laura

Laura Craven is a counsellor who draws on integrative, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to support people through stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship difficulties and low self-esteem. She holds a first-class Integrative Counselling degree and is listed with BACP and NCPS. Her approach is warm and straightforward, starting with building trust so people can feel heard and understood.

In early sessions she focuses on forming a clear working relationship. That means listening to your story and agreeing what to work on together.

Background and approach

Sessions can involve talking things through, learning short skills such as mindfulness, and using simple practical tools like journalling to notice patterns. Laura mixes different approaches to match each person’s needs. She may add psychoeducation to help people understand what is happening for them.

She has worked with grief and loss, different kinds of trauma, and people affected by domestic violence, alongside stress at work, depression and relationship concerns. Her style aims to be respectful and compassionate while remaining practical. She offers a range of session formats so people can choose what fits their life.

Laura accepts international clients and runs sessions from the United Kingdom. People new to counselling usually begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and arranging a first session. The process is flexible and tailored, with room to change pace or focus as progress is made.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	410464	May 2026
NCPS	NCPS1244	May 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.

Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.

Focus areas and approaches

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

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Self esteem
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Blended family issues
Body image
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fertility issues
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
Hoarding
Hospice and end-of-life counselling
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Intellectual disability
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Phobias
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues

How evidence-based approaches work in online therapy

Laura uses integrative, evidence-based techniques that draw on practical methods suited to trauma, grief and stress. Integrative counselling combines talking and short skills training to match what an individual needs; it might involve reflective conversation one week and journalling or mindfulness exercises the next. Psychoeducation gives simple explanations about normal reactions to trauma or loss and helps people make sense of their experience.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and agree what to try first based on a person’s goals and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can be reviewed as therapy progresses to keep the work useful and relevant.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people see facial cues and use shared materials during a session. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging suit brief check-ins, step-by-step exercises, or people who prefer writing to speaking. These formats make it easier to fit counselling around work, caring responsibilities and travel.

Frequently asked

What concerns does she focus on?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief and low self-esteem. Additional interests include issues such as abandonment, attachment, body image and long-term illness.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her work is integrative, blending talking with practical tools. Expect listening, reflective conversation, mindfulness exercises and journalling when useful.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has three years of professional experience working with grief, trauma, domestic violence, work-related stress, depression and relationship concerns.

What qualifications and location are listed?

She holds a first-class Integrative Counselling degree and is listed with BACP and NCPS. Her practice is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international options are offered?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

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

How do I begin therapy with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.