Laura Bourne

• Anxiety and depression
• Trauma and abuse
• CBT and attachment

About Laura

Laura Bourne works on stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, grief, intimacy-related issues and attention difficulties. She uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy as a starting point while drawing on other models to shape how she works. Laura is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and with the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society, NCPS, and has five years' experience.

Laura begins by listening to what is causing difficulty now and what matters most to the person in front of her. Sessions focus on practical ways to manage symptoms alongside a chance to make sense of past events that still affect daily life. She aims for clear, simple steps that build over time rather than a list of techniques delivered all at once.

Her work covers a wide set of concerns including self-esteem, anger, sleeping problems, coping with life changes, and issues linked to identity and sexuality for LGBT clients. She also supports people dealing with abandonment and attachment issues, family of origin problems, blended family issues, and challenges connected with chronic pain, illness or disability.

Therapeutic methods used include attachment-based approaches, client-centred methods, cognitive behavioural techniques, psychodynamic ideas and solution-focused work. Laura says no single approach fits everyone, so she adapts the mix to the presenting problem and the person's preferences.

Sessions aim to be straightforward and practical. The emphasis is on helping people notice small changes and build skills they can use between sessions. To start, prospective clients are invited to use the site's matching process and book an initial appointment.

How therapeutic approaches and online sessions work together

Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships affect current patterns, and helps people understand connection, trust and closeness in day-to-day life. It can be useful for attachment concerns, abandonment worries and relationship difficulties.

Client-centred counselling focuses on active listening and giving the person space to find their own answers; it helps when someone needs a reflective, non-directive setting to talk things through. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) emphasises practical steps and techniques to change upsetting thoughts and behaviours and suits problems such as anxiety, low mood and sleep disruption.

Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. The counsellor will talk through options and try different methods to find what fits best, based on the client's goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process rather than a fixed prescription.

The biography does not list specific remote session formats, so confirm what is available before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter or more flexible check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals often combine approaches in remote sessions to mirror in-person practice, adapting methods to what works practically for the client.

Topics Laura lists

• Stress and anxiety
• LGBT
• Trauma and abuse
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Grief
• Intimacy-related issues
• Sleeping disorders
• Anger management
• Coping with life changes
• ADHD
• Abandonment
• Attachment issues
• Autism and Asperger Syndrome
• Avoidant personality
• Blended family issues
• Body image
• Chronic pain, illness, and disability
• Codependency
• Dependent personality
• Dissociation
• Domestic violence
• Emptiness
• Family of origin issues
• Family problems
• Forgiveness
• Gender dysphoria
• Guilt and shame
• Intellectual disability
• Isolation and loneliness
• Jealousy
• Life purpose
• Money and financial issues
• Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Phobias
• Polyamory and non-monogamous relationships
• Postpartum depression
• Post-traumatic stress
• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Sexual assault and abuse
• Sexuality
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Attachment-Based Therapy
• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy
• Trauma-Focused Therapy

Questions about Laura

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety and related stress are listed areas of focus and feature in her practice.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy alongside attachment-based, client-centred, psychodynamic and solution-focused approaches.

What is her experience?

She has five years' experience working as a counsellor.

Is she registered with a professional body in the UK?

Yes. She is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS).

Does she offer sessions in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats does she use?

The biography does not specify session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I get started?

Select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.