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Laurel Deegan, BACP
United Kingdom
Counsellor - Anxiety and Self-esteem
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Mindfulness therapy
About Laurel
Laurel Deegan is a counsellor and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with five years' experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship concerns and issues linked to identity and LGBT matters. Laurel writes plainly and aims to make therapy practical and approachable for everyday life.
She uses an integrative approach, combining methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), attachment-based work, client-centred techniques and mindfulness. Sessions focus on noticing unhelpful thoughts and habits, and trying different ways of responding. The work is collaborative - the counsellor and client plan steps together.
Laurel places attention on helping people increase self-awareness about their past, relationships and sense of self. That can mean talking through patterns that repeat, looking at how relationships affect mood, or practising small changes in thinking and behaviour. She often supports people working through guilt, shame, commitment and communication problems.
She also brings focused attention to issues such as autism and Asperger syndrome, obsessional thinking and OCD, seasonal affective disorder, self-harm and questions around gender dysphoria and sexuality. Practical steps and short exercises are used alongside talking to build clearer ways of managing daily pressures.
Sessions are delivered in English from the United Kingdom. Laurel asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire before booking a first session so the approach and goals are clearer from the start.
Practical approaches used during online sessions
Laurel combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with attachment-based ideas to guide online work. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing alternative behaviours through short exercises that can be practised between sessions. ACT looks at values and small actions that move a person toward what matters to them, and uses mindfulness skills to notice thoughts without getting stuck. Attachment-based work looks at patterns in relationships and how these affect feelings and choices.Deciding which approach to use is part of the process. Laurel works collaboratively with each person to identify goals and preferences, then chooses techniques that fit those aims. That might mean trying a CBT exercise for a few sessions or combining mindfulness practice with discussion about relationship patterns.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy around work, childcare and travel by removing commute time and making shorter check-ins possible when needed. Online work also makes it straightforward to use written exercises, screen-shared worksheets and brief audio or mindfulness practices between meetings, helping therapy fit into everyday routines.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What problems does she help with most often?
She commonly works with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship concerns and LGBT-related identity issues.
How does Laurel use CBT in sessions?
She uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and to try practical alternatives through short exercises and reflection.
What is her clinical background?
She has five years' experience as a counsellor and describes an integrative style that combines several approaches to suit each person.
What credential does she hold and where does she practise?
She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and how much do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select 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.