- Client-Centred Therapy
- Somatic work
- Trauma-focused methods
About Laura
Laura Kirk is a BACP registered psychotherapist in the United Kingdom with three years of clinical practice and a further 15 years’ experience as a mental health support worker. She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting concerns, self-esteem, relationships, sleep problems, anger and other life changes. Sessions are offered in English and focus on practical ways to understand strong reactions and reduce their impact on daily life.
Laura uses client-centred and somatic approaches to help people notice how feelings show up in their bodies. She explains bodily sensations and physical reactions as useful information, not as problems to be erased. That approach can help when trauma, ongoing stress or familiar patterns make anger or anxiety more likely.
Her work includes trauma-focused therapy methods aimed at processing difficult experiences and reducing their hold. She guides people to recognise triggers, practise body regulation, and build everyday skills for calmer responses. The aim is better awareness and clearer choices in heated moments.
Laura describes herself as neurodivergent and draws on long experience supporting people with ADHD, autism, dyslexia and LGBTQ+ concerns. She also has experience with bereavement, perimenopause and menopause changes, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and end-of-life topics.
Her style is direct and honest. She listens and reflects, and will challenge discrepancies she notices to help people change unhelpful patterns. To begin, clients complete a short questionnaire and then schedule an initial session through the platform.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on active listening and helping people articulate what matters to them. Online sessions let a counsellor reflect back what you say and help you recognise patterns in your thinking or behaviour.Somatic Therapy pays attention to physical sensations and body reactions. Online work can still guide breathing, body awareness exercises and noticing how tension shows up during stressful moments, which can reduce reactive anger over time.
Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on processing distressing memories and their effects. In an online setting the therapist works with pacing and grounding techniques to manage strong reactions while exploring difficult experiences.
Finding the best approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss your goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try first. You can give feedback and change direction as you learn what helps you most.
Confirm the specific session formats available before booking, as the profile does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, family and appointments, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises so they work within your day to day routine.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting, self-esteem, relationships, sleep problems, anger, career issues and depression, among other life challenges.
Which therapeutic style does she use?
Her practice uses client-centred approaches, somatic work, and trauma-focused therapy to help people notice bodily reactions and process difficult experiences.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of clinical experience as a psychotherapist and 15 years of prior work in mental health as a support worker.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her in other languages or from abroad?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.