Laura McCarthy, BACP

Laura McCarthy is a BACP counsellor who works in a person-centred way. She creates a calm, accepting space where people can talk through difficult feelings at their own pace. Laura values honesty, warmth and listening without judgement.

She works alongside clients rather than directing them. That means she reflects what people say, asks gentle questions and helps them notice choices they can make. Sessions focus on the person’s experience, not labels, so conversations cover real-life moments and feelings that are getting in the way.

Laura has four years' experience supporting people with stress, anxiety and low self-esteem. She also supports those affected by trauma, grief, depression and anger. Relationship and family concerns are included, with attention to communication, commitment and jealousy when these come up.

Her approach suits people who want a steady, compassionate listener rather than a prescriptive programme. She draws on clients’ own strengths and helps them build confidence to manage change. Practical steps and clearer thinking often come out of regular conversations.

Professional development matters to her, so she engages in supervision and reflective practice. She aims to make the first steps into counselling easier by moving at a client’s speed and offering a welcoming presence. To start, clients choose the continue button on this profile and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling.

Person-centred counselling and online support

Person-centred therapy focuses on offering an empathic, non-judgemental presence. The counsellor listens carefully, reflects what is said and helps people notice their own feelings and choices. This approach is often helpful for stress, anxiety, self-esteem and relationship issues.

In practice, sessions are collaborative. The counsellor and client work together to find what helps - whether that is clearer boundaries, improved communication or managing difficult emotions like jealousy. Goals and methods are shaped by the client’s needs and preferences rather than a fixed programme.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and adapt how they work based on what the client wants to achieve. That means trying things and checking in regularly to make sure the approach fits.

Practical benefits of online counselling include easier fitting of sessions into a busy life and removing travel time. Online work can also allow shorter check-ins on days when a full session is not needed. The available session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm current session options before booking.