Laura Disley , BACP

Laura Disley is a UK-licensed therapist with ten years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, family conflicts, and grief and loss. She works from the belief that each person is the expert of their own story and brings a strengths-based approach that helps clients recognise and use their existing resources to navigate challenging times. Laura emphasises the courage involved in seeking change and frames therapy as a collaborative process aimed at greater fulfilment and well-being.

She is accredited with the BACP, which is the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, indicating recognised professional training and adherence to established practice standards. Laura offers a supportive, empowering presence in sessions, helping clients explore options, build coping skills, and take practical steps toward the goals that matter most to them. Whether someone is facing acute stress, processing loss, or working through relationship and family issues, she aims to create an environment that honours the client’s perspective while gently guiding toward meaningful change.

Throughout her work Laura combines empathy with practical strategies so clients can feel heard and gradually develop new patterns that support long-term recovery and resilience.

Approaches That Guide Online Sessions

Laura Disley uses client-centered therapy to place the client’s perspective at the heart of the work - this approach focuses on active listening, empathy, and supporting people to make their own decisions, which is useful for building self-understanding and confidence. She also integrates mindfulness therapy, helping clients learn gentle awareness and grounding practices to manage stress, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm. In addition, solution-focused therapy is used to identify practical steps and short-term goals, helping clients move toward change by amplifying what is already working in their lives.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Laura works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts techniques over time so the work remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy with Laura offers flexibility and accessibility - sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain regular contact, try different formats, and continue progress even when life is busy or travel is difficult, while still receiving guidance from a licensed professional.