Laura West, NCPS
Laura West NCPS is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and grieving for loss.
About Laura
Laura West NCPS is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and grieving for loss. She speaks plainly and listens carefully so people can talk through what feels hard. Her background in nursing shows through in the calm, steady way she supports others.
She worked for 17 years as a Registered General Nurse before training in psychotherapy and counselling. That nursing work included roles supporting people and families through cancer care as a Macmillan Breast Cancer Specialist Practitioner.
Background and approach
Those experiences shaped her interest in emotional and psychological support. Her practice combines several approaches. She uses psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns from the past.
She draws on client-centred principles to make sessions focused around each person’s needs. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and solution-focused ideas are also used to help with practical coping strategies and clearer steps forward. Sessions focus on everyday concerns such as low mood, loss, self-esteem and major life changes.
She can help people manage ongoing stress, chronic illness or the loneliness that follows separation. Conversations aim to make feelings easier to understand and to find workable ways to cope. Laura describes therapy as a collaborative process.
She works at a steady pace and adapts methods to match what each person needs. Her aim is to help people move towards positive, manageable change and greater wellbeing.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| NCPS | NCS20-02367 | April 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
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Narcissism
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Laura lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
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
Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will discuss goals, preferences and what has or hasn't helped before. Together the client and therapist choose the mix of listening, reflection and practical tools that fits each situation.
Online sessions use video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to offer flexibility. Video lets people see non-verbal cues, phone calls need less bandwidth and can fit into a short break, and messaging is useful for quick check-ins or when sharing thoughts between sessions. These options make it easier to build continuity of care around work, family and other commitments.
Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns does Laura help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and coping with life changes. Other areas include grief, self-esteem and social anxiety.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Sessions are person-centred and calm, with a focus on listening first. Practical strategies and reflection on patterns are used where helpful.
How long has she practised in this field?
She has 19 years of professional experience, including an extensive nursing career followed by psychotherapy and counselling practice.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a member of the National Counselling Society and holds NCPS after her name. She practises from the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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