Laura Fortune , BACP

Laura Fortune is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing addiction, grief, trauma and family stress. She also supports those coping with parenting challenges and the everyday strain of family conflict. She speaks English and draws on four years of professional experience to guide conversations toward clearer steps and calmer moments.

She aims to create an open, non-judgmental space where clients can say what they need to say. Sessions focus on listening first, then on practical ways to manage overwhelming feelings. Small, achievable goals are used to build steadier routines and more reliable coping skills.

Her background includes work with people affected by drug and alcohol addiction, dissociation, attachment wounds and codependency. She has helped people deal with betrayal, guilt, shame and the isolation that can follow trauma and loss. She also offers support around blended family pressures and difficult communication patterns.

In sessions she encourages honest conversation about what is working and what is not. The approach is collaborative - client and counsellor set aims together and adjust them as progress happens. People who contact her can expect straightforward, calm guidance and a focus on practical next steps.

Starting therapy is framed as a series of small decisions, not a single leap. Laura helps people break problems down into manageable pieces and work through them at a steady pace.

Approaches that shape online sessions

Evidence-based techniques are used to guide conversations in straightforward ways. One common approach emphasises working through traumatic memories and their effects on everyday life, helping people reduce reactivity and rebuild a sense of safety. Another approach focuses on addiction-related patterns and coping skills, teaching practical steps to manage cravings, reduce harmful behaviour and build healthier routines.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss different methods, listen to a client's goals and try options together to find what fits best. This is a collaborative process and methods are adjusted as needs change.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, so sessions can fit around work, childcare or other commitments. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation; phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging can suit short check-ins, written reflection, or people who prefer typing over speaking. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent and adaptable to day-to-day life.