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Laura McCarthy, BACP

Laura McCarthy is a BACP counsellor who works in a person-centred way.

About Laura

Laura McCarthy is a BACP counsellor who works in a person-centred way. She offers calm, respectful support and listens without judgement. Her sessions focus on helping people talk through what matters to them and make choices that feel right.

She combines empathy and authenticity to create a steady space for reflection. Clients set the pace and direction while she provides a caring presence. This approach is aimed at increasing self-understanding and emotional resilience.

Background and approach

Laura has four years of experience supporting people with stress, anxiety and depression. She also helps with trauma and abuse, grief and anger, and issues around self-esteem and relationships. Practical concerns such as work stress and life changes are included in her practice too.

She pays attention to attachment difficulties, blended family challenges and communication problems. Body image, commitment worries, control issues and feelings of emptiness are also part of her focus. She works alongside people dealing with divorce, domestic violence, dissociation and loneliness.

Sessions are offered through video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs. Laura uses supervision and reflective practice to shape her work. People who want a collaborative, grounded counsellor often choose this style of support.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	391962	December 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Laura lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Ways of working Laura names

Client-Centred Therapy

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Person-centred care and online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on being heard and understood. The therapist offers empathy, authenticity and acceptance while you lead the conversation. This approach helps with anxiety, depression, relationship concerns and problems that come from trauma or life change.

Sessions also emphasise collaboration. Finding the right approach is part of the work and will be decided together. The therapist will discuss what matters to you, try approaches that fit your goals, and adjust how you work as needs change.

Online sessions are available by video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video sessions suit deeper conversations and visual rapport. Phone sessions can work well when bandwidth is limited or when a quicker check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging offer brief, flexible contact for people who prefer shorter or written exchanges. These options make therapy easier to fit around work, caregiving and busy schedules, while letting people pick the format they find most comfortable.

Frequently asked

What problems does she help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse. Other areas include relationships, grief, anger and self-esteem.

What is her therapeutic style?

She practises Client-Centred Therapy, offering an empathic, non-judgemental presence. Sessions focus on listening and helping people find their own answers.

How much experience does she have?

She has four years of professional experience working with the concerns listed in her profile. She also takes part in regular supervision and reflective practice.

Where is she based and what credential does she hold?

She is based in the United Kingdom and is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different routines and preferences.

How are fees and starting arranged?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability and are paid via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session.