Laura Lovelock

• Anxiety and panic
• Autism experience
• Parenting concerns

About Laura

Laura Lovelock works with stress, anxiety, low mood and low self esteem, and helps people look at what has brought them to counselling and develop more manageable ways of coping. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and has three years' experience as a counsellor.

She uses straightforward talking therapy to understand current difficulties and patterns that keep problems going. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on practical steps a person can try between meetings. Laura listens to each person's concerns and uses approaches drawn from evidence-based therapeutic techniques.

Laura has long experience working with young people with diagnosed autism spectrum conditions, having spent over 20 years in roles supporting that group before moving into her current counselling work. That background informs how she adapts pace, language and structure in sessions.

People come for help with panic and social anxiety, obsessive thoughts, chronic health and caregiving stress, relationship communication issues, and life changes such as ageing or bereavement-related adjustments. She also supports people struggling with guilt, shame, isolation and women's issues.

Sessions are offered in English and are based in the United Kingdom. The booking process uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time; specific session arrangements should be confirmed when scheduling.

Therapeutic approaches and remote counselling

Laura draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on present difficulties and practical coping skills. One common approach she uses aims to identify unhelpful thinking and build alternative ways of responding; this helps with anxiety, panic and low mood by teaching concrete strategies to manage symptoms.

Another useful approach she applies concentrates on behavioural experiments and gradual exposure to feared situations. This method helps people reduce avoidance and build confidence in facing social situations or triggers for panic.

Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options with each person and agree what to try first based on their needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative selection is revisited as therapy progresses so methods can be adjusted.

Many people find remote counselling helps fit sessions into their week. Please confirm the specific session formats available when booking, as the biography does not list formats. Online work can make it easier to have shorter check-ins, fit sessions around work or caregiving, and avoid travel time, while still focusing on practical strategies and discussion.

Topics Laura lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Family conflicts
• Parenting issues
• Self-esteem
• Coping with life changes
• Aging and geriatric issues
• Autism and Asperger Syndrome
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Chronic pain, illness, and disability
• Communication problems
• Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
• Family problems
• Guilt and shame
• Intellectual disability
• Isolation and loneliness
• Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Self-love
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Women's issues
• Workplace issues
• Young adult issues

Questions about Laura

Does she work with anxiety and panic?

Yes. She supports people with anxiety, panic attacks and social anxiety using talking therapy and practical coping strategies.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She uses talking therapy informed by evidence-based techniques, focusing on current difficulties and practical steps to manage them.

How much experience does she have?

She has three years' experience as a counsellor and over 20 years of prior work supporting young people with diagnosed autism spectrum conditions.

Is she registered with a professional body in the UK?

Yes. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with her?

No. She does not accept international clients at this time.

How do her sessions work and what do they cost?

Costs vary by location and sessions are arranged through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time; exact fees depend on the chosen location.

How do I start a session with her?

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