About Laura

Laura spent more than 20 years working in healthcare before her own experience of counselling, during a difficult personal time, helped her make sense of what she was going through. It showed her how powerful it can be to feel truly heard and supported, and inspired a passion for offering others the same support she had benefitted from. She went on to train as a counsellor and now has six years’ experience supporting adults through a wide range of life’s challenges. Laura is also Practice Manager at The Water Tower Therapy Centre, so she is often the friendly first point of contact for new clients getting in touch.

How Laura works

Laura’s approach is rooted in person-centred therapy, offering a warm, understanding and non-judgemental space where clients can explore whatever feels most important to them. She works at a pace that feels comfortable for each person, drawing on integrative, psychodynamic and CBT approaches according to what will be most helpful. Recognising that everyone’s experiences and needs are unique, she tailors her work to each individual and can also offer Walk & Talk sessions for those who find it easier to open up outdoors.

Laura’s experience

Laura’s work has included supporting people in addiction at a rehab centre, working alongside people who have been in prison through the probation service, and supporting bereaved individuals at a local hospice. Grief and loss are a particular focus, and she understands that loss can take many forms: the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, a job, a sense of connection, or even a part of ourselves. She also supports clients with anxiety and depression, low self-esteem, guilt and shame, life transitions, chronic illness and disability, relationship and family difficulties, and the feeling of being stuck or unsure of the way forward.

Your first session

Laura knows that taking the first step into therapy can feel daunting. There is no rush, no right or wrong, and no expectation to have anything figured out. Clients are simply invited to arrive as they are, and together they create the space to explore.