Profile / United Kingdom
Laura Bourne, BACP, NCPS
United Kingdom
Counsellor - anxiety and trauma support
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Trauma aware practice
- Short term goals
About Laura
Laura Bourne is a BACP and NCPS registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with five years' experience. She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and trauma and abuse. Sessions also cover self-esteem, sleep problems, anger, ADHD and coping with life changes.
She trained initially in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, and uses that approach alongside other methods. Laura adapts what she offers to the person in front of her rather than relying on a single model. She describes her practice as trauma-aware and pays attention to how past events can affect current thinking and behaviour.
In practical terms she uses techniques from CBT to notice unhelpful thoughts and patterns. She also draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships influence expectations of others. Psychodynamic and client-centred approaches help explore personal history and present concerns. Solution-focused work can be used to set short-term goals and make small changes that matter.
Sessions aim to be straightforward and conversational. Clients can expect a mix of talking, practical exercises and agreed steps between meetings. Laura asks about what matters most and sets clear, manageable goals for therapy.
She works in English and does not take international clients. Fees vary by location and are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, people are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and arrange a first session.
Approaches used and how online sessions work
Laura uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help people spot patterns of thinking that keep problems going and to practise alternative responses that can reduce distress. CBT is useful for anxiety, low mood, sleep problems and managing unhelpful behaviours.She also draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationship experiences shape expectations and responses in close relationships. This can help when intimacy issues, abandonment or family of origin problems are involved. Client-centred work keeps the focus on what the person finds important right now, offering space to talk things through without pushing a fixed agenda.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the early work. The therapist will discuss options and agree a plan based on the person's needs, goals and preferences, so the method can be adjusted as therapy progresses.
If you are considering online sessions, please confirm current session formats before booking as the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments around work or caregiving, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. The practical aim is to fit therapy into everyday life in a way that helps you keep attending and making steady progress.
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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 supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, sleep difficulties, anger and coping with life changes.
How does she apply CBT in sessions?
CBT is used to notice unhelpful thoughts and habits and to test different ways of responding. Practical exercises and between-session tasks are often part of this work.
What is her professional background?
She has five years' clinical experience and trained first in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy before adding other approaches to her practice.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is recorded with BACP and NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from outside the UK?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Fees vary with location and are handled through a subscription system that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.