Laura Lovelock , BACP

Laura Lovelock is a counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, self-esteem and parenting pressures. She is listed with the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists, BACP, and brings a calm, practical approach to sessions. Laura aims to make talking about hard things feel straightforward and manageable.

Clients can expect clear, step-by-step conversations about what is causing distress. Laura focuses on small changes that make day-to-day life easier rather than quick fixes. She listens for practical barriers and helps people build coping routines they can use between sessions.

Laura has three years' experience in general counselling and a long history working with young people who have autism spectrum conditions. That background informs her sensitivity to sensory differences, routine needs and communication styles. She draws on that experience when supporting parents, carers and people adjusting to change.

Sessions are conversational and goal-focused. Laura will work with each person to identify priorities, try out new ways of managing problems, and review what helps. Many people come for anxiety, panic, obsessive thinking, low mood or help with family and parenting stresses.

She also offers support for other concerns such as chronic health conditions, caregiver strain, isolation and women's issues. The aim is to leave sessions with a clearer plan and tools to cope between meetings.

How therapeutic approaches fit with online sessions

Laura draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that help with anxiety and life changes. One common approach is structured talking therapy that breaks problems into manageable parts and teaches coping skills for worry and panic. This method can help with day-to-day anxiety, panic attacks and obsessive thoughts. Another helpful technique focuses on building routines and communication strategies for people affected by autism spectrum conditions and for parents or carers. It emphasises practical adjustments and clearer ways of relating that reduce strain and misunderstandings.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about goals and what feels most useful, then adapt methods to match their needs and preferences. Sessions include regular reviews so the plan can change if something is not working.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people see visual cues and keep a conversational flow. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a work break. Live chat or text messaging allow shorter check-ins, written reflections and therapy without being on camera. These options make it simpler to attend sessions around family, health or work commitments while keeping the focus on real, usable coping skills.