Dr. Laura Stoops, BACP, NCPS
Dr. Laura Stoops offers help for people feeling overwhelmed by depression, anxiety, stress, relationship worries and life changes. She also supports those facing grief, health or c
About Laura
Dr. Laura Stoops offers help for people feeling overwhelmed by depression, anxiety, stress, relationship worries and life changes. She also supports those facing grief, health or caring responsibilities, self-esteem struggles and difficulties with sleep or eating.
Her style is calm and non-judgemental, and she aims to make speaking about hard things easier from the first session. Laura holds a BACP registration and has four years of practice helping people sort through emotional problems.
Background and approach
BACP stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and NCPS indicates membership with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society. She uses a mix of approaches to match what each person needs. In sessions she listens closely to how someone sees their situation and uses that view as the starting point.
Techniques from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, mindfulness, and psychodynamic ideas may be used to identify patterns and try out different ways of coping. The focus is on small, practical steps that feel manageable in everyday life. People can expect a steady, accepting presence rather than quick fixes.
Laura prefers to move at a pace that suits each person and to build on strengths already present. She explains methods plainly and checks in often about progress and goals. Sessions are offered online in English and are arranged through the site's booking process.
If someone wants to explore changes in mood, relationships, work or caring roles, she helps clarify options and next steps.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 400007 | March 2026 |
| NCPS | NCPS3635 | November 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
- Intimacy-related issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Emptiness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
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
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and then tests small, practical changes. It is useful for depression, anxiety, sleep problems and habits that are getting in the way of daily life.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention practices to reduce stress and increase awareness of thoughts and feelings. These exercises can support emotional regulation and calmer responses to worry or low mood.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss different methods and decide collaboratively which suit the person's goals, preferences and current situation. That may mean mixing ideas and changing focus as progress is made.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits brief check-ins, and text messaging works for ongoing short reflections. These options help people fit therapy around work, caring duties and busy lives.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does Laura help with?
She supports people with depression, anxiety, stress, relationship and intimacy worries, grief, sleep and eating difficulties, addictions, and many life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is calm and non-judgemental. She listens closely and works at a pace that feels manageable for the person.
What experience does she have?
Laura has four years of practice working with people on emotional and life concerns, using a mix of approaches to meet individual needs.
Which credentials and location apply to this counsellor?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). Her practice is based in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and routines.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and is charged through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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