Laura Hine, BACP, NCPS

Laura Hine is a BACP and NCPS registered counsellor working in the United Kingdom with seven years of professional experience. She helps people who feel stuck because of anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship strain, anger or problems that keep repeating. Laura also supports those dealing with life changes, grief, addictions and work-related stress.

Laura describes her practice as integrative. She draws on person-centred ideas and psychodynamic thinking while paying attention to attachment and trauma. That means sessions focus on how early relationships and past hurts can shape current feelings and reactions. Conversations look at patterns, and practical steps are explored to change unhelpful behaviours.

She has experience working alongside specialist services for domestic and sexual abuse and supporting young people with special needs in clinical settings. Those roles have informed her approach to trauma and relational difficulties. Laura keeps up to date with additional training to maintain and refresh her skills.

In a session she aims to listen to what is getting in the way and to help people notice repeating patterns. Therapy can include looking at stories people tell about themselves, identifying thoughts and behaviours that cause distress, and trying new ways of relating. She also works on practical coping strategies for anxiety, anger and low mood.

People are encouraged to set clear goals and to review progress as they go. The focus tends to be on making small, manageable changes that reduce tension and improve relationships and day-to-day functioning.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions