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Laura Steele

Laura Steele

BACP

United Kingdom

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In their wordsCompassionate counsellor for life transitions

Key details

Credentials
BACP
Registration
BACP, United Kingdom / 391313
Experience
5 years
Languages
English
Location
United Kingdom

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp.

  • Practical coping skills
  • Support for LGBT concerns
  • Helps with anxiety

About Laura

Laura Steele is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with five years of professional experience. She helps people who are feeling stressed, anxious, or struggling with self-esteem. She also supports those facing relationship issues, LGBT concerns, and life changes. Her approach is practical and respectful, aimed at small, achievable steps.

Her sessions focus on tailoring conversations and plans to each person’s needs. She listens for what matters most and helps people set manageable goals. That can include building confidence, improving communication, or finding new ways to cope after a major change.

Laura works with a broad range of concerns that include attachment issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, body image, chronic pain and illness, codependency, and dissociation. She also has experience with topics such as blended family tensions, BDSM and kink, domestic violence, gender dysphoria, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster.

Her style is collaborative and down to earth. She aims to create clear, practical steps alongside emotional support. Sessions are shaped by what the person brings and adjusted as progress is made.

Laura is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, which is listed as her credential. She offers services in English and accepts international clients. To begin, people are invited to use the platform’s Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

How Laura works online and what approaches she uses

Laura’s biography notes use of evidence-based therapeutic techniques, so practical, problem-focused work is often part of her sessions. One common approach she may use involves short-term goal setting and skills practice to reduce anxiety and stress; this helps people try out new ways of coping and notice small improvements.

Another useful strand involves working on self-esteem and relationship communication. That kind of work concentrates on clearer expression of needs, setting boundaries, and building confidence in everyday interactions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options and help decide what fits each person’s needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process means methods can change as progress is made and new priorities appear.

The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions around a busy schedule and reducing travel time. Online work can make it easier to maintain continuity of support when life changes occur. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, please confirm the current options before booking to ensure they match personal needs.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImmigration issuesInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMoney and financial issuesPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualityWomen's issues

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this counsellor focus on?

Typical issues covered include stress, anxiety, self-esteem, relationship difficulties, LGBT matters, and coping with life changes. A wider range of areas such as attachment issues, chronic illness, and body image are also listed.

What is the therapeutic style like?

Sessions are described as practical and collaborative, with an emphasis on listening and creating manageable steps. Conversations and plans are tailored to each person rather than following a fixed script.

How much experience does the counsellor have?

She has five years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom supporting people with a variety of mental health and life concerns.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

The biography lists registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and states a United Kingdom location.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How does pricing work?

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

How do I begin working with this counsellor?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

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