Laura Fontanet , BACP

Laura Fontanet is a counsellor and psychotherapist registered with the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and brings five years of practical experience supporting people through a broad range of emotional and psychological challenges.

Her principal orientation is person-centered therapy, grounded in a belief that individuals can make meaningful change when offered empathy, acceptance, and a nonjudgemental therapeutic space. She aims to provide a calm, warm environment where clients can explore thoughts and feelings at a pace that feels right for them.

Alongside this core approach, Laura has completed specialist training in Trauma Studies and Gestalt Therapy and integrates techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and attachment theory when they suit a client’s needs. This flexible, integrative stance allows her to tailor sessions to each person’s goals and circumstances.

She has particular experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, identity concerns, low self-esteem, and life transitions. Bringing a multicultural perspective to her practice, Laura offers sessions in English, Spanish, Catalan, and Italian to better meet the needs of diverse clients.

Whether someone is feeling overwhelmed, trying to make sense of past experiences, or seeking clearer direction, Laura provides steady support and collaborative guidance through the therapeutic process.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Laura’s practice draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and attachment-based work to address emotional and relational concerns. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and the client’s own capacity for growth, helping people feel heard and supported while they explore goals and change. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical tools for anxiety, low mood, and coping with stress. Attachment-based therapy explores patterns formed in close relationships and how those patterns affect current emotional responses and intimacy, which can be useful for grief, relationship struggles, and trauma-related difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Laura works collaboratively with clients and will help determine which methods are most useful based on individual needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as therapy progresses to ensure the best fit.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, by phone, via live chat, or through text-based messaging - making it easier to access support around work, family, or mobility constraints. These options allow clients to maintain continuity of care and build a therapeutic relationship with a licensed professional in ways that suit their lifestyle.