Dominic Lourie , BACP

Dominic Lourie is a person-centred counsellor with seven years of professional experience who approaches each conversation with attentive, nonjudgmental listening. He began his counselling career working in hostels supporting people experiencing homelessness, and that early work shaped his commitment to meeting people exactly where they are and creating an equal space for exploring difficult issues.

Across roles in the NHS, corporate settings, and private practice, Dominic has worked with a wide variety of life stories and presenting problems. He brings a grounded, human approach to the therapeutic relationship, taking people’s feelings seriously while helping them move toward practical progress. Dominic is a fully qualified counsellor and a member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and he practices in line with the BACP’s code of ethics.

Dominic aims to build an honest, collaborative connection in which clients can reflect, explore options, and develop clearer ways forward. His style centers on respect, empathy, and supporting realistic steps toward change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Dominic integrates person-centred practice with targeted therapies to support clients online. Client-Centred Therapy emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and a nonjudgmental presence from the therapist; it helps people explore their feelings and find their own solutions when facing issues like stress, relationship difficulties, or life transitions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) combines acceptance of internal experiences with values-driven action; it is useful for managing anxiety, persistent unhelpful thoughts, and avoidance patterns by helping clients commit to meaningful steps despite discomfort. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current connections and emotional responses; it can be particularly helpful for relationship challenges, intimacy issues, and working through abandonment or attachment concerns.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Dominic will work together with each client to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and will adapt sessions as understanding grows. Licensed professionals can blend techniques to suit individual circumstances.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to access support across distances. These options help maintain continuity of care and make it simpler to try different formats until a comfortable fit is found.