Laura Nelson

Laura Nelson is a counsellor and Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She has around five years of professional experience supporting people with mental health and well-being. Laura helps with issues such as stress, anxiety, relationship tensions, parenting strains, low self-esteem, ADHD, addictions, grief, and anger.

Laura also supports people affected by chronic health conditions and neurodiversity, and draws on personal experience in this area. Her work is collaborative and down-to-earth. She will listen, reflect what matters to you, and help you find practical steps to manage difficult emotions.

Her approach is integrative, meaning she draws techniques from different therapies to suit each person’s needs. That can include elements from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy and mindfulness practices. Laura chooses methods based on what is happening for you rather than one fixed model.

In sessions she focuses on small, usable changes and clearer ways of relating to thoughts and feelings. Conversations often cover coping strategies, communication patterns, and ways to reduce repeated unhelpful responses. She encourages gradual progress and practical tools you can use between meetings.

Laura works in the United Kingdom and offers therapy in English. To start, she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to her availability. The process is designed to be straightforward for someone taking the first step.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choosing actions that match personal values. It can help with anxiety, stress, and difficulty managing strong emotions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours, and introduces practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns and build new coping skills. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve day-to-day calm.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences and try methods that fit those aims. This is a collaborative process and the plan can be adjusted as progress is made or priorities change.

Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in this profile. Online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy life, for example by saving travel time or allowing shorter check-ins during a work break. It can also help people access a wider range of therapists and keep continuity of care when schedules change. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises, worksheets and mindfulness practices to work well in remote sessions, while working with clients to find the best routine for phone or video meetings.