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Laura Ward, BACP
United Kingdom
Counsellor - Anxiety and Self-esteem
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Client-centred therapy
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
About Laura
Laura Ward is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has three years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, and issues around self-esteem and parenting. Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
Laura uses practical, conversation-based methods to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centred and emotionally-focused ideas to look at thinking patterns, feelings and reactions. This gives a mix of practical tools and space to talk things through.
Her work often focuses on the effects of emotional abuse, low self-worth, grief and motivation. She also supports people dealing with ADHD and autism-related challenges, including parents and carers managing family dynamics and daily stress. Laura explains how life events and family patterns shape thoughts and behaviour and helps clients identify small changes to test out.
Sessions typically explore what matters most to the client, set short-term steps and review progress. Practical exercises and reflective conversation are used alongside attention to feelings and attachment patterns when relevant. The aim is to increase self-awareness, build resilience and improve coping with change.
People who choose to work with Laura start by completing a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Her work uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, and fees vary by location.
How CBT and emotion-focused approaches are used in online sessions
Laura combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centred and emotionally-focused ideas. CBT involves spotting thinking patterns that contribute to worry or low mood and trying small behavioural experiments to test new responses. Client-centred work focuses on listening and reflecting so the client can explore what matters to them. Emotionally-Focused Therapy pays attention to how feelings show up in relationships and helps people name and respond to those feelings.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, your preferred way of working and practical needs, then agree a plan together. That collaborative choice may mean using CBT techniques for some weeks and more emotionally-focused conversation at other times.
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare or travel. They also allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and for using screen-based worksheets or audio reflections during a session. Registered or accredited professionals can help find a format that fits everyday life and aims without promising a specific outcome.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most often?
She commonly helps with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, and parenting challenges.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
She uses CBT techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and test small behavioural changes. Sessions include practical exercises and review of what works.
What experience does she bring to her work?
She has three years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including emotional abuse, grief, motivation and neurodiversity-related challenges.
What professional accreditation does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled for therapy?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time and fees vary depending on location.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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