Dominic Lourie, BACP

Dominic Lourie is a counsellor who has practised for seven years. He trained in person-centred counselling and began his work supporting people in homeless hostels. He later moved into roles in the NHS, corporate settings and independent practice, and brings that range of experience into sessions.

He listens to people's stories and aims to meet them where they are. Sessions are framed as an equal space for talking through problems and deciding what change looks like. Dominic says he takes people's feelings seriously and values a straightforward, humane approach.

In practice he uses methods drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside attachment-based and client-centred work. That mix allows him to combine practical skills with longer conversations about relationships and meaning. He uses techniques to help with unhelpful thinking, emotion regulation and clearer communication.

Dominic has worked across different services, so he is used to a wide range of issues. His stated areas include stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting and ADHD among others. He also lists additional focuses such as attachment issues, body image and caregiving stress.

Sessions are conducted in English and he accepts international clients. Fees vary with location and the service works via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, clients use the continue button on this profile and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then taking steps that match their values. It can help when anxiety, low mood or repeated unhelpful habits get in the way of everyday life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and uses practical exercises to change patterns that maintain distress; it is often used for anxiety, depression and stress. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early relationship patterns shape current ways of relating and can help with intimacy, trust and repeated relationship difficulties.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and try methods that suit a person's needs, goals and preferences. That means sessions can be collaborative, testing what helps and adjusting the style over time.

The original profile does not list specific online formats, so please confirm the available session types before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, save travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let sessions happen even when someone is living outside the therapist's immediate area, subject to any regional practice arrangements with the counsellor or registered or accredited professionals.