- Attachment based work
- Psychodynamic focus
- Adoption counselling
About Laura
Laura Howard is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with five years' experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, grief and relationship concerns. She also supports people facing issues linked to parenting, eating and self‑esteem.
Laura uses ideas from psychodynamic and humanistic work and draws on attachment-based thinking in sessions. She listens for patterns that repeat in relationships and helps people name feelings that are hard to say. Sessions are straightforward and focused on what the client wants to change.
She has worked with people from the LGBT community and has completed a certificate in adoption counselling. That training means she can support people affected by adoption and special guardianship orders, including birth parents, adoptive parents and adoptees.
Typical themes Laura notices include attachment styles, shame, loss and questions about personal or cultural identity. She talks through these topics in a way that links current problems to past relationships and experiences. The aim is better understanding and clearer choices about next steps.
In the first meeting she explains how she works and invites questions about practicalities. The initial session is used to outline concerns and to agree what to focus on in subsequent meetings. Sessions run at a pace set by the client and adjusted as progress is made.
How her approaches adapt to online work
Laura uses attachment-based ideas and client-centred practice to guide online sessions. Attachment-based work looks at how past relationships influence current reactions and helps when patterns of anger or mistrust repeat. Client-centred practice focuses on listening and reflecting so the client can find their own solutions and feel understood.Psychodynamic ideas are often used alongside these approaches to spot recurring themes from a person's history. That can help explain why anger shows up in certain situations and what to do about it going forward. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process and will be decided together with the client based on their needs and goals.
Session formats are not specified in the supplied information, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. The therapist will work collaboratively to pick ways of meeting that suit the client's routine and practical needs.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, grief and relationship issues, plus parenting, eating and self‑esteem concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
She draws on psychodynamic and client‑centred ideas, with attention to attachment patterns and how early relationships shape present feelings.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years' experience as a counsellor working in private practice and with clients from diverse backgrounds.
What professional credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK use her services?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what formats are offered?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work and how do I begin?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To start, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.