Laura Mitchell

Compassionate, practical counselling for everyday struggles

BACP United Kingdom

Experience: 4 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
Approaches: Gottman Method, Client-Centred Therapy
Languages: English

About Laura

Laura Mitchell is a BACP-registered counsellor practising in the United Kingdom. She has four years of professional experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, depression and addiction.

Background and approach

Laura keeps her sessions down-to-earth and straightforward so conversations feel manageable even on a phone screen. She aims to build an open, non-judgemental space where thoughts and feelings can be shared.

Laura encourages clear, practical steps alongside reflection so people leave sessions with something tangible to try. She emphasises steady progress over quick fixes.

Her work covers a wide range of concerns including relationship strain, grief, parenting pressures, low self-esteem and anger. She also supports people dealing with trauma and abuse, ADHD, eating struggles and major life changes.

Additional focus areas include attachment issues, divorce and separation, blended family issues, and caregiver stress. Laura uses Client-Centred Therapy to keep the conversation focused on the person sitting in front of her.

She also draws on the Gottman Method when relationship patterns are a central concern. Together these approaches guide collaborative conversations and practical skill building.

Sessions typically aim to help people understand patterns, practise new ways of communicating, and find better ways to cope day to day. Laura describes starting therapy as a brave step and works to make the process feel straightforward and supportive.

How Laura's approaches translate to online therapy

Laura uses Client-Centred Therapy to keep the focus on the person's experience and priorities. This approach means the therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and follows the person's pace so sessions feel personalised and respectful. It is useful for issues like anxiety, low self-esteem and coping with life changes.

She also draws on the Gottman Method when relationship patterns are a key concern. In practice this means working on communication habits, identifying repeating patterns and practising small behaviour changes that can improve interactions over time. This approach can help with repeated arguments, commitment worries and communication problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the first sessions. Laura works collaboratively to identify what feels helpful and adapts her style to the person's goals and preferences. Clients and therapist review progress together and try different ways of working if needed.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people see facial cues and practise conversations in real time. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into busy days. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins, journalling-style reflections, or times when typing feels more comfortable. These options make it easier to keep regular contact and fit therapy into everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of issues can I bring to therapy?

Laura works with a broad range of concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship problems, grief, parenting pressures and major life changes.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

She offers a down-to-earth, non-judgemental approach that focuses on clear conversation and practical steps. Sessions aim to be straightforward and collaborative.

What is Laura's background and experience?

Laura has four years of professional experience supporting people with emotional and interpersonal difficulties. She holds BACP registration in the United Kingdom.

Where is Laura based and what credentials does she hold?

She practises in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.

Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not taking international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How much does therapy cost?

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?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsRelationship issuesDepression ADHD

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separation Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issues Fertility issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Impulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisis Money and financial issues Mood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobias Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Prejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-love Sexual assault and abuse Sexuality Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centred TherapyGottman Method

Experience

4+ years

Registered with

BACP

Languages

English