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Laura Bratley, BACP
United Kingdom
BACP counsellor - anxiety and stress
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Relationship support
About Laura
Laura Bratley is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. She works with people who are coping with stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, and low self-esteem.
She uses practical, talk-based methods to notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. Sessions focus on identifying patterns that make problems worse and testing small changes in thinking or behaviour. The aim is clearer thinking and more reliable ways of handling day-to-day strains.
Laura also helps people work through attachment concerns, communication problems, guilt and shame, and issues around life purpose. She supports those facing panic attacks, post-traumatic stress reactions, social anxiety and workplace pressures. Pregnancy and childbirth-related distress and issues around forgiveness and self-love are additional areas she can address.
Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centred methods and aspects of Dialectical Behavior Therapy. In practice this means paying attention to thoughts, emotions and practical coping skills, and collaborating on what to try next. Sessions are straightforward and focused on concrete steps a person can use between meetings.
To begin, people choose the online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and book an initial appointment. The subscription structure used for payments can be cancelled at any time.
How CBT, client-centred work and DBT skills translate to online sessions
Client-Centred work focuses on listening and reflecting what a person says to help them clarify thoughts and feelings. It is useful when someone needs space to make sense of difficult emotions and life changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing alternative responses. It is often used for anxiety, panic and mood concerns because it emphasises practical experiments and step-by-step change.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) contributes skills for managing intense emotions, distress tolerance and clearer communication. These techniques can help with panic, strong emotional reactions and relationship strain.
Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk through goals, preferences and what has helped before, then agree which methods to try. Plans can be adjusted as work progresses so people can test what fits them.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a workday, reduce travel time, or choose a shorter check-in when needed. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises and homework for remote sessions to keep the work practical and focused.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, self-esteem and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety and workplace issues.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help spot unhelpful thoughts and test different ways of thinking and behaving. The work is practical and aimed at changing patterns that keep problems going.
What is her professional background?
She has three years of professional experience working with clients in the UK. Her practice draws on CBT, Client-Centred approaches and elements of DBT.
Which credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session to get started.
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.