Dominic Lourie , BACP

Dominic Lourie is a counsellor with seven years' experience. He began working in homeless hostels and has since practised in the NHS, corporate settings and in private practice. Dominic focuses on listening closely and meeting people where they are. He holds BACP registration, which appears as BACP in his credentials.

Dominic uses a person-centred way of working that keeps the conversation grounded and straightforward. He helps people talk through stress, anxiety, grief and depression. He also supports clients with relationship and intimacy-related concerns, addiction issues and challenges linked to neurodiversity such as autism and ADHD.

Sessions aim to be practical and humane. Dominic draws on approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy when these fit a person's needs. He encourages people to set small, manageable goals and to notice what works week to week.

People who prefer a calm, non-judgemental approach tend to find his style helpful. Dominic is comfortable with a wide range of life problems - from career strain and carer stress to body image and bereavement. He listens for patterns and helps clients try different ways of responding to those patterns.

He works with adults on issues related to parenting, intimacy, sexual culture and identity, including LGBT concerns. Dominic accepts clients from the United Kingdom and internationally and runs sessions by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging.

How Dominic's approaches translate to online therapy

Dominic uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy in his online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, and supports action aligned with personal values. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns from past relationships and how those patterns show up now in intimacy and trust.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dominic discusses goals and preferences with each person and adapts methods to suit the situation. He treats the choice of approach as a collaboration, and will adjust techniques as progress and needs become clearer.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging offer brief check-ins, flexible timing and an option for people who prefer writing over speaking. These formats make therapy more flexible and easier to fit around work, family or travel.