Counsellor profile
Laura McCarthy, BACP
United Kingdom
BACP counsellor - stress and relationships
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- CredentialsBACP
- RegistrationBACP, United Kingdom / 391962
- Experience4 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationUnited Kingdom
About
- Person-centred approach
- Anger and grief
- Communication work
About Laura
Laura McCarthy is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with four years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, grief, relationship and family concerns, anger, career issues and depression. Sessions focus on helping people talk through tough feelings and make practical plans for change.
Laura uses a person-centred approach that puts the client's perspective at the heart of therapy. That means she listens without judgement and follows what the client brings to each session. The work is collaborative - she and the client look at feelings, patterns and options together.
The sessions commonly cover coping with life changes, managing strong emotions, improving communication, and dealing with attachment or blended family issues. She also supports people working through forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation or problems with trust and commitment. Conversations aim to be straightforward and grounded in everyday life.
Laura engages in regular supervision and reflective practice to keep her work focused and effective. She encourages people to move at a pace that feels manageable while exploring difficult memories or behaviours. Practical next steps and coping strategies often come out of the conversations.
People choosing to work with Laura should expect a listening, person-centred style that emphasises understanding and practical thinking. She offers sessions in English and does not take international clients at present. To begin, clients use the site's matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How client‑centred approaches translate to online sessions
Laura works from a person-centred perspective that prioritises the client's experience. This approach means sessions focus on active listening, reflecting what the client says, and supporting them to make their own choices. It suits people who want a listening-based space to sort through feelings and decisions.Person-centred work helps with issues like low self-esteem, relationship problems, anger and grief because it centres on understanding how those feelings affect daily life. The counsellor follows the client's lead and supports gradual change rather than imposing a plan. That collaborative tone can help people feel clearer about next steps and coping strategies.
Finding the right approach is part of the process and will be decided together. The therapist will discuss the client's needs, goals and preferences and adapt sessions accordingly. This is a collaborative way of working so people can try things that fit their routine.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, childcare and travel, reduce time spent commuting and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals can use remote sessions to keep continuity of care and help clients build progress into busy lives.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, grief, relationship and family issues, anger, career matters and depression.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a person-centred approach that focuses on listening, following what the client brings, and working together to find ways forward.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience working as a counsellor.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is BACP registered and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.