Laura SaggersNCPS

Laura Saggers is a counsellor who aims to help people dealing with relationship and parenting pressures, pregnancy and childbirth concerns, anxiety, stress and life changes. She works with people who are coping with trauma, low self-esteem, anger and the ups and downs of family life. Laura uses straightforward language and a calm manner to make talking feel easier for someone who is worried or overwhelmed.

She trained to a Diploma level in Therapeutic Counselling and also holds a BA (Hons) and a PGCE. Laura is registered with the NCPS, the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society, and takes part in regular supervision and continued professional development. This helps her keep her practice up to date.

In sessions she draws on a mix of approaches to suit the person in front of her. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, person-centred listening, psychodynamic ideas and Transactional Analysis feature in her work when they fit the situation. The goal is to focus on what is practical and useful for each person’s life.

People can expect a warm, non-judgemental space where they are encouraged to talk through what matters most to them. Laura adapts how she works to meet different needs, whether someone wants shorter-term problem-focused support or a longer process to look deeper into patterns and feelings.

Her practice covers a wide range of issues including attachment and abandonment worries, blended family challenges, body image, caregiver stress, commitment and communication problems, eating-related concerns and feelings of emptiness.

How CBT and blended approaches work online

Laura uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help people notice the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and then try small changes that can make daily life easier. CBT is often used for anxiety, stress, low mood and some trauma-related patterns by focusing on practical steps and skill-building.

She also draws on person-centred listening and psychodynamic ideas when they suit a person. Person-centred work emphasises being heard and understood, while psychodynamic thinking helps identify recurring relationship and attachment patterns that affect day-to-day life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Laura will talk with each person about their goals, background and preferences and then agree a plan together. That plan can combine short-term tools and longer exploration depending on what the person wants to achieve.

Session formats were described in the original biography as telephone and video counselling, so check the current session options before booking to confirm which are available. Online sessions can be easier to fit around work, childcare or medical appointments, and they can reduce travel time so people can attend from different locations. Discuss practical needs with the therapist when arranging appointments to make sessions work with everyday life.