Laura Disley, BACP
Laura Disley is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and addictions.
About Laura
Laura Disley is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and addictions. She also helps with issues around self-esteem, sleep, eating, parenting and career changes. Laura works from the belief that each person knows their own story and brings strengths to work with.
She offers a calm, respectful presence to help people take the first steps towards change.
Background and approach
Laura has ten years of professional experience and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She uses that background to guide practical conversations that feel relevant to everyday life. Sessions focus on what matters most to the client and on small, useful steps forward.
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She listens without judgement and helps people clarify goals, cope with loss, and manage intense emotions. Laura draws on mindfulness to help with stress and sleep, and on motivational techniques when people want to shift habits or behaviour.
Therapy sessions may include talking through difficult memories, practising calming strategies, and setting realistic short-term goals. She supports people struggling with codependency, communication problems, anger, and compassion fatigue, among other concerns. The approach aims to make progress feel manageable rather than overwhelming.
Clients can expect straightforward language and a focus on practical steps. Laura encourages small changes that build confidence over time. She accepts sessions in English and works with international clients when needed.
Details from the counsellor's public professional profile · registration number listed
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| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 378381 | June 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
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
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Ways of working Laura names
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor lists and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches for online support
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting. The therapist offers a non-judgemental presence and helps clients to explore their own priorities and make decisions that feel right for them. This approach is useful for people wanting support to build self-esteem and work through relationship or life changes.Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple exercises to notice thoughts and bodily sensations without getting swept away. These practices can help with stress, sleep problems and managing intense emotions by creating space between feeling and reaction. Motivational Interviewing looks at a persons own reasons for change and helps them strengthen motivation and commitment when shifting habits or coping patterns.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences and what feels most helpful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust them as progress is made, so the plan fits the persons needs.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions suit shorter check-ins or lower bandwidth, and live chat or text-based messaging can be useful for people who prefer writing or need brief support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit counselling around work, family and travel commitments while keeping the focus on clear goals and steady progress.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Laura commonly work with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and addictions, plus related issues such as self-esteem, sleep and parenting.
What is her therapeutic approach like?
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. Sessions emphasise listening, practical steps, mindfulness practice and motivational techniques to support change.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of professional experience working in counselling roles and brings that experience into session planning and goal-setting.
What credentials and location are relevant?
Laura is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international arrangements are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging depending on the clients preference.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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