Laura Bourne, BACP, NCPS

Laura Bourne is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and everyday thoughts and habits. She also supports those dealing with trauma and abuse, self-esteem difficulties, sleep problems, anger, and life changes such as bereavement or separation. Her work includes attention to ADHD and a range of related issues like attachment concerns, body image, chronic illness, and family of origin problems.

She trained initially in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which she uses to look at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. Over time she has added other ways of working so she can tailor sessions to each person. This means she blends practical strategies with conversations about past and present patterns.

Sessions are offered with a trauma-informed outlook, recognising how distressing events can affect the body and mind. That approach supports a slower pace when needed and a focus on safety and gradual change. Laura aims to be warm and non-judgemental in sessions and to help people feel heard.

Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She draws on Attachment-Based, Client-Centred, Psychodynamic and Solution-Focused ideas alongside CBT techniques when these fit the person's goals. People can expect work on everyday habits and thinking patterns as well as the emotions and relationships that sit beneath them.

Laura holds BACP and NCPS credentials and has five years' experience in counselling. She works in English and practices in the UK. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to availability.

How therapy approaches translate to online sessions

Attachment-Based work looks at how past relationships shape current feelings and reactions, helping people understand patterns that affect closeness and trust. Client-Centred therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the person, which can help build self-understanding and confidence. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thoughts and everyday habits, offering practical exercises to change how someone thinks and acts.

Finding the right combination of these approaches is part of the therapy process. The counsellor will work together with the client to agree on goals, decide which methods feel most helpful, and adjust the plan as things change. That collaborative conversation helps make sure the work fits personal needs and preferences.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats before booking as the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around daily life, reduce travel time, and allow short check-ins when a full session is not needed. It also lets people use written exercises and between-session tasks that support changes to thoughts and habits in everyday settings.