Laura McCarthy , BACP

Laura McCarthy is a BACP counsellor who practises client-centred therapy. She creates a calm, respectful space where people can talk through hard feelings at their own pace. Her manner is warm and direct, and she focuses on listening closely to what each person brings.

She works with common difficulties such as stress, anxiety and depression. She also supports people coping with trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and major life changes. Relationship and family concerns, career worries and issues around self-esteem are part of her day-to-day work.

Her approach is built on empathy, authenticity and unconditional positive regard. Sessions aim to help people feel understood and to explore choices that fit their lives. Laura views counselling as a shared process and encourages clients to draw on their own knowledge and experience.

Laura has four years of experience as a counsellor in the United Kingdom and holds BACP registration. She takes part in regular supervision and reflective practice to keep her work grounded and effective.

Many clients come for help with attachment difficulties, body image or feelings of isolation and shame. She also supports people dealing with blended family issues, divorce and separation, domestic violence aftermath and dissociation. Work can include talking through communication and control issues, jealousy, forgiveness and managing guilt.

Sessions are offered in English and can be arranged online by following the site process. Laura focuses on creating a steady, non-judgemental space so people can take small steps toward change.

Client‑centred care online and how it helps

Client-centred therapy focuses on the person rather than on labels or a set of techniques. The counsellor offers empathy and acceptance, and helps people explore their feelings and choices. This approach can be helpful for anxiety, low self-esteem, grief and relationship worries because it encourages self-understanding and clearer decision making.

In practice sessions are collaborative. The therapist listens, reflects and follows the client’s pace while helping them identify what matters most. Together they decide which ways of working feel most useful and adapt as progress is made or needs change.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, giving different options for different situations. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter. Phone sessions can fit into a short break or require less bandwidth. Live chat and messaging suit brief check-ins, ongoing support or times when writing helps express difficult thoughts.

Using a range of formats makes counselling more flexible and easier to fit around work, family or mobility constraints. The therapist works with each person to pick the format and approach that best match their goals and daily life.