Laura BourneBACP, NCPS

Laura Bourne is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who supports people facing pregnancy and childbirth related worries alongside a wide range of emotional concerns. She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and coping with life changes. Laura also works with people affected by trauma, abuse, ADHD and sleep problems, and assists with self-esteem, anger and family-related difficulties.

Laura trained originally in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and she uses that alongside other approaches to tailor sessions to each person. She describes herself as trauma-informed and keeps in mind how difficult experiences can affect thinking and the body. Sessions are offered in English and she has five years of professional experience.

Her style is straightforward and warm. She aims for a non-judgemental space where people can talk through what feels hard, learn simple ways to manage distress, and try small steps that make day-to-day life easier. Laura listens for how patterns began and what helps now, then works with clients to set realistic goals.

Clients can expect practical tools from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy alongside attention to attachment and personal history when that is helpful. She also uses elements of client-centred and solution-focused work to keep sessions grounded and goal-oriented. Laura encourages people to move at a pace that feels manageable while exploring change.

To begin, readers should use the site Start Therapy process to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist's availability. Her professional registrations include BACP and NCPS, as listed.

How her approaches translate to online work

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. It helps people notice how they relate to others and to themselves, which can be useful for relationship strain and intimacy concerns. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the client, creating a space where people can talk through feelings and decisions at their own pace. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into workable parts, teaching practical strategies to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and often helping with anxiety, low mood and sleep difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and help decide what fits with a person's needs, goals and preferences. That choice is collaborative and may change as the work progresses.

Confirm which session formats are offered before booking, as the profile does not specify formats. Online therapy can make sessions easier to fit into life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and enabling work from a quieter room or during a break. It also lets the counsellor share worksheets and practical tools during sessions to support progress.