Laura Craven , BACP, NCPS

Laura Craven is a counsellor who uses an integrative approach to help people through difficult moments. She draws on a range of practical methods to match what each person needs. Sessions aim to build a trusting relationship where respect and autonomy come first. Laura holds a first-class Integrative Counselling degree and has been practising for three years in the United Kingdom.

Her work focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, and self-esteem. She also supports people dealing with abandonment, adoption and foster care issues, ageing concerns, attachment difficulties, autism and Asperger Syndrome, blended family matters, body image, cancer-related challenges, and the strains of caregiving. Chronic illness, pain, co-morbidity and codependency are among other areas she addresses.

In session she mixes talking with practical tasks, such as journalling and mindfulness exercises. Psychoeducation is often used to help clients understand what they are experiencing from different angles. Sessions are adaptable and can include more reflective or more active elements depending on what helps.

Laura aims to meet people with sensitivity and compassion. She explains options clearly and works collaboratively to shape therapy around individual needs and life circumstances. Her style is down-to-earth and straightforward, with a focus on making steady, manageable progress.

People who choose to work with her can expect a calm, respectful environment and a tailored plan that responds to their current priorities. She welcomes enquiries from across the United Kingdom and from international clients who wish to work in English.

How integrative approaches work online

Laura uses an integrative counselling approach that draws on several evidence-based techniques to suit different needs. One common element is mindful-based practice, which involves simple attention exercises and breathing techniques to reduce stress and manage anxious moments. This can help when worries feel overwhelming or when someone needs tools to steady their mood.

Another approach often used is structured psychoeducation. This means explaining what might be happening in clear, plain terms and offering practical strategies to try at home. It is useful for understanding patterns in relationships, grief, or responses to trauma and for turning insight into small changes.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify goals and try approaches that suit their needs and preferences. Together they will review what helps and adapt the plan over time.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can be better when bandwidth is limited, live chat is useful for shorter check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, travel, or caregiving commitments, while keeping the focus on steady progress and practical support.