Laura Williamson, BACP
Laura Williamson is a counsellor with ten years' experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, depression and grief.
About Laura
Laura Williamson is a counsellor with ten years' experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, depression and grief. She also helps with self-esteem, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, and challenges like sleeping problems, eating concerns and anger. She works with people who are coping with life changes, career strain and compassion fatigue.
Her manner is warm and interactive. Sessions are conversational and supportive. She gives space to talk, to name feelings and to think about next steps together.
Background and approach
Laura trained as a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Over a decade she has worked in charities and organisations, meeting people with varied backgrounds and concerns. This experience informs a practical, down-to-earth way of working.
Her approach draws on humanistic and psychodynamic ideas to help people understand patterns and feel heard. She will invite reflection about how past experiences shape present responses while keeping the focus on what feels useful now. Sessions start by clarifying what the person wants from therapy and how they prefer to work.
Goals are practical and reviewed as therapy progresses. Laura aims to support and empower people to make changes they find meaningful.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 41617 | October 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
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
Online support
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will discuss what feels most helpful and adjust methods based on a person's needs, goals and preferences. The therapist aims to be collaborative, checking in regularly about progress and next steps.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation from anywhere, while phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or a quick check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging work well for shorter reflections, written thinking between sessions or when someone prefers not to be on camera. These formats give flexibility to fit therapy around work, family life and other commitments.
Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and related issues such as self-esteem, trauma, relationship difficulties, eating and sleeping problems.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is supportive and interactive. Sessions are conversational and she helps people talk through emotions and next steps.
What is her background and experience?
She has worked for about ten years in charities and organisations with a range of clients and presenting problems.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered online?
Sessions can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are costs and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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