Laura Craven , BACP, NCPS

Laura Craven is an integrative counsellor who combines formal training with an open, collaborative style to support people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma, grief, and self-esteem concerns. She holds a first-class Integrative Counselling degree and draws on that broad training to tailor sessions to each person's needs, blending conversational work with creative practices such as journalling and mindfulness alongside practical psychoeducation.

Her practice emphasizes building a strong therapeutic relationship founded on trust, respect, and personal autonomy, and she approaches each person with sensitivity and compassion. Laura has clinical experience supporting people through grief and loss, different kinds of trauma, and situations involving domestic violence, as well as addressing work-related stress, depression, and relationship challenges.

In session she adapts methods to suit what is most useful for the individual - this might mean exploring feelings and patterns through talk, introducing breathing or grounding exercises, offering information to reframe a difficulty, or suggesting reflective activities between sessions. Laura holds BACP and NCPS credentials, professional counselling qualifications that reflect her training and commitment to recognized standards. She invites enquiries to discover how therapy can be shaped to meet particular goals and circumstances.

Integrative approaches and online therapy options

Laura works from an integrative framework, which means she combines methods from different therapeutic traditions to suit each person's situation. Integrative therapy focuses on understanding patterns, emotions, and relationships through conversation and reflective exercises, and is useful for complex concerns such as relationship issues, trauma, and chronic stress.

Mindfulness is used as a practical skill set to help people notice and manage stress and anxious thoughts. Simple breathing and grounding techniques can reduce overwhelm and support better emotional regulation in daily life. Psychoeducation involves offering clear information about how thoughts, emotions, and behaviours interact so clients can understand what is happening and make informed changes - this can be especially helpful for grief, trauma, and mood difficulties.

Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. Laura works with each person to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most workable, adjusting techniques as therapy progresses to find the best fit.

Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text messaging offer flexibility for people with busy schedules, mobility limits, or those living farther away. These options make it easier to access regular support from licensed professionals and to continue therapy in a way that fits everyday life.