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- Client-Centred approach
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Psychodynamic ideas
About Laura
Counsellor and psychotherapist, NCPS, with 19 years of clinical experience in the United Kingdom. Laura West moved from a long nursing career into psychotherapy and counselling after working as a Registered General Nurse and later as a Macmillan Breast Cancer Specialist Practitioner. She now focuses on supporting people with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and depression.
Laura uses several approaches in her work. She draws on client-centred methods to follow the person's concerns, psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns from the past, and cognitive behavioural techniques to tackle thinking and behaviour that cause distress. She also uses solution-focused elements when people want short-term, goal-oriented support.
Sessions are practical and conversational. Laura helps people talk through what is happening, identify unhelpful patterns, and try small changes that can reduce distress. She supports coping with life changes, relationship problems around communication, separation and divorce, and issues such as chronic pain or long-term illness.
Her background in nursing shaped her approach to emotional and psychological support. That clinical experience included working directly with patients and families during difficult medical journeys, which influenced her decision to retrain and complete a diploma in Psychotherapy and Counselling. She is registered with the National Counselling Society (NCPS).
People choose Laura when they want a clear, steady approach that mixes talking therapy with practical strategies. To start, readers should check the online therapy options and complete the matching questionnaire to schedule a first session. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
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Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Laura commonly uses client-centred work and cognitive behavioural therapy in sessions. Client-centred work involves following what matters to the person and reflecting back their concerns to build understanding. It suits people who need someone to listen and help them make sense of feelings. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and uses practical exercises to reduce anxiety or low mood.Choosing the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods in session, and agree together which techniques are most helpful. This is a collaborative process that can change as needs and goals shift.
Confirm current session options before booking as formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare or medical appointments, and can reduce travel time. They also allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and can be used to carry out practical CBT tasks or reflective client-centred conversations without having to be in the same room.
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Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
19+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she support?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and depression, plus related issues such as chronic illness, communication problems, separation and social anxiety.
What style of therapy does she use?
She combines client-centred listening with psychodynamic concepts and cognitive behavioural techniques, and uses solution-focused methods when short-term goals are needed.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 19 years of clinical experience, including 17 years as a Registered General Nurse and later work as a Macmillan Breast Cancer Specialist Practitioner before training in psychotherapy.
What credentials and where is she based?
She is an accredited psychotherapist and counsellor registered with the National Counselling Society (NCPS) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.