Laura Turba , BACP

Laura Turba is a counsellor who uses a person-centred approach to meet people where they are. She holds BACP registration, and works at a pace determined by each individual. Laura aims to create a calm, steady space for people to talk through difficult experiences and find practical ways forward.

She has three years of experience in counselling and has worked across a variety of agencies. That background means she has supported people with many different concerns, from stress and anxiety to trauma and self-harm prevention. She also helps with issues such as parenting strain, relationship worries, grief and coping with life changes.

Laura draws on several approaches to shape sessions around each person. She uses client-centred principles so the conversation follows what matters most to the client. She also brings in trauma-focused work and mindfulness techniques when these are useful for managing strong emotions and painful memories.

Sessions are offered in ways that fit busy lives, and Laura is willing to adjust timing or format to help people keep therapy on track. She works with individuals on topics including body image, addiction, compassion fatigue and ADHD related concerns.

Her priority is to hold difficult material in a steady, non-judgemental way so people can begin to heal. The goal is practical progress at a comfortable pace, with the client guiding the focus of sessions.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy places the person at the heart of sessions and lets conversation follow what matters most to them; online formats allow that focus to continue even when schedules are tight. Emotionally-Focused Therapy aims to help people understand and rework difficult emotions in relationships and personal life, and it can be adapted to remote work through careful, paced conversations. Mindfulness Therapy teaches practical ways to notice and regulate bodily sensations and thoughts, which can be practised between sessions and reinforced during online meetings.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences and what has or has not helped before. Together they decide whether to use person-centred conversation, trauma-focused steps, mindful exercises or a mix of methods that fit the situation.

Online therapy offers clear practical benefits. Video calls let people see visual cues and build rapport when meeting remotely. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier during short breaks. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for frequent check-ins and for people who prefer writing their thoughts. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent around work, family and travel commitments.