Laura Arstall, BACP
Laura Arstall is a counsellor who follows a person-centred approach.
- Stress & Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
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About Laura
Laura Arstall is a counsellor who follows a person-centred approach. She aims to create a calm space where the client sets the pace and chooses the topics to talk about. Sessions are shaped around the client’s needs and comfort, and she offers a warm, non-judgemental presence.
Laura also offers solution-focused work when clients want more direction and practical steps. She combines listening with short-term goal-setting when that fits a person’s aims.
Background and approach
This makes sessions useful for coping with immediate problems and planning change. She has five years' experience working in different settings across the United Kingdom. Her training includes a Level 7 course that led to membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
Laura has worked with people presenting a wide range of issues, including stress, anxiety, relationship concerns and depression. Common themes she addresses are grieving, trauma and abuse, addictions and self-esteem. She also offers support around neurodiversity, such as ADHD and autism, and matters relating to gender and sexuality.
Laura is comfortable discussing sensitive topics and helps people find practical next steps. Sessions are available remotely in English, using video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. The focus is on what the client brings and finding an approach that matches their goals and situation.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 392850 | June 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Laura works with
Everything Laura lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Depression
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family problems
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Laura lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Solution-Focused Therapy centres on small, practical steps and clear short-term goals. It is useful for people who want to try new behaviours or make immediate changes, for example improving communication or coping with stress.
Finding the right style is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk through what feels most helpful and adapt the approach as work progresses. Together they decide whether to use more listening-based sessions, goal-focused steps, or a mix of both according to the client’s needs and preferences.
Online sessions offer flexibility with video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video is good for a face-to-face feel, phone needs less bandwidth and can be easier when movement is needed, while chat or messaging suits brief check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options help fit therapy around work, family life and different daily routines, making it easier to keep a steady course of support.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and a wide range of relationship and family concerns. Other areas include grief, trauma, addictions and self-esteem.
What is her therapy style like?
Sessions are mainly person-centred, which means the client leads the conversation and the pace. She can also use solution-focused techniques for clients who want practical, short-term steps.
How long has she been practising?
She has five years of experience working in different settings across the United Kingdom.
What are her credentials and location?
She completed a Level 7 BACP accredited course and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She is based in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Yes, she accepts international clients and offers remote sessions to people outside the United Kingdom.
Which session formats does she offer?
Sessions are available as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time; cost varies with location and the therapist's availability.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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