Laura Andrews, BACP

Laura Andrews is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression and relationship concerns. She works with people on grief, intimacy-related issues, sleep and eating problems, parenting strain and ADHD. Her practice also addresses areas such as attachment and abandonment, codependency, impulse control and substance misuse. Her style is warm and non-judgemental. She aims to create an open space where clients can speak honestly about difficult thoughts and feelings. Sessions focus on practical steps as well as exploring the personal meaning behind struggles. Across 12 years of work she has used a mix of talking approaches. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy helps identify unhelpful thinking and build new coping habits. Client-Centred Therapy keeps the conversation guided by each person’s needs and priorities. She also draws on Motivational Interviewing to support change when motivation feels stuck, and on Existential ideas to help people find personal direction during big life shifts. Mindfulness practices are used to reduce reactivity and improve attention to the present moment. Clients can expect collaborative planning at the start of therapy. Goals are reviewed as progress is made and techniques are adapted to fit each person. The overall aim is to help people feel more able to manage life’s challenges and make choices that suit them.

How her approaches translate to online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the individual. In online sessions this means the counsellor follows the client’s lead, reflecting concerns and supporting personal goals. It is useful for people who need space to talk things through and decide what matters next. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and test different behaviours. Online CBT commonly uses practical exercises, homework and structured conversations to reduce anxiety, low mood and problematic habits. Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will discuss different methods and agree a plan based on the client’s needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process that can be adjusted as therapy progresses. The biography does not list which session formats are offered, so confirm the available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people choose quieter times or different settings that suit their schedule rather than needing to commute.