Laura Ward, BACP

3 years in practice

Laura Ward is a counsellor who draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside client-centred and cognitive behavioural approaches.

License and registration

BACP: 410564 · expires September 2026
Years in practice: 3
Languages: English

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About Laura

Laura Ward is a counsellor who draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside client-centred and cognitive behavioural approaches. She works in the United Kingdom and brings three years of professional experience to her practice. Laura focuses on helping people who feel stuck, overwhelmed or unsure how to move forward.

She uses a warm, non-judgemental manner to help people name feelings and notice patterns. Sessions aim to increase self-awareness and build practical steps for change.

Background and approach

Clients commonly explore stress, anxiety, low mood and problems with self-esteem. Laura also supports people dealing with relationship strain, parenting pressures and the emotional impact of trauma and abuse. She works with issues such as attachment, abandonment and communication difficulties.

Other areas often covered include coping with life changes, grief, and challenges linked to autism or ADHD where individuals seek understanding and practical strategies. Her approach mixes listening and reflection with problem-focused techniques. That can mean talking through difficult memories, trying out new ways of responding, or setting small goals between sessions.

The aim is to find what helps the individual feel more steady and connected to their values. Sessions are offered in English and are available to international clients. Therapy is provided through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging.

To begin, people select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.

Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Laura names

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Online support

How Emotion-Focused and Practical Methods Work Online

Laura offers Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside client-centred and cognitive behavioural approaches. Emotionally-Focused Therapy concentrates on identifying and making sense of strong feelings, which can help when relationships or patterns of avoidance cause distress. Client-centred work means listening closely and reflecting back what matters to the person, helping them feel heard and understood. Cognitive behavioural techniques focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and trying new behaviours to relieve anxiety or low mood.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan if something does not fit, so the work feels practical and relevant.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and body language, phone sessions work well when less bandwidth is needed, live chat allows short check-ins during a busy day, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These options make therapy easier to fit around work, family and other commitments while keeping the focus on progress and connection.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does Laura help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and low self-esteem, plus relationship and family-related concerns. Other focuses include trauma, parenting strain, bipolar symptoms and coping with life changes.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Laura combines Emotionally-Focused Therapy with client-centred listening and some cognitive behavioural techniques. The work emphasises understanding feelings, improving connection and trying practical steps between sessions.

What experience does she bring to sessions?

She has three years of professional practice in the UK and has worked with people facing emotional abuse, attachment issues and challenges linked to autism and ADHD.

Where is she based and what credential does she hold?

She practises in the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation as supplied in her profile.

Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?

Yes, she accepts international clients and offers sessions to people living in other countries.

What session formats are available?

Sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are fees and payments handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start therapy with her?

Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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