Laura Steele , BACP

Laura Steele is a counsellor who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety and life changes. She works with clients dealing with self-esteem, relationships and LGBT concerns. Laura aims to create a respectful and sensitive space where people can talk things through and decide on next steps.

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, often written as BACP, and has five years of professional experience. Laura adapts conversations and plans to fit each person's situation rather than using a one-size-fits-all method.

Sessions are collaborative. Laura listens to what matters most and helps the person set realistic goals. She uses practical ways to tackle worries, improve communication, and build confidence over time.

Her wider experience includes supporting people with attachment issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, body image concerns, chronic pain and illness, and gender dysphoria. She also works with people facing divorce, separation, domestic violence, dissociation, guilt and shame, and complex sexual cultures such as BDSM and kink.

People often come for help managing change or for support through a difficult period. Laura will tailor the pace and focus to individual needs. She aims to empower people to make choices that feel right for them.

Approaches that guide online support

Laura uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical steps. One approach emphasises talking through thoughts and feelings to reduce anxiety and increase coping skills; it helps with stress, worry and low mood by breaking problems into manageable tasks. Another approach centres on improving relationships and attachment - it looks at patterns in how people relate and helps develop healthier ways of communicating and connecting.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will explore your goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together you will try methods and adjust them until the fit feels right and useful for day-to-day life.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls are close to face-to-face sessions and allow fuller conversation. Phone sessions suit people who prefer not to be on camera or need a shorter check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging let you share thoughts in writing and can fit around busy schedules or different time zones. These options make it easier to keep continuity and access support when it works best for you.