Laura Lovelock, BACP

Laura Lovelock is a counsellor who helps people coping with stress, anxiety, low mood and low self-esteem. She also supports parents and those facing life changes who need practical ways to manage their day-to-day. Laura is a BACP member, which is the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists. Laura keeps sessions straightforward and focused on what is happening now. She listens to what brought someone to therapy and works alongside them to build clearer ways of thinking and acting. Conversations aim to reduce overwhelm and create small, manageable changes. She has three years of experience as a practising counsellor and many more years working specifically with young people with diagnosed autism spectrum disorder and Asperger syndrome. That background informs how she talks about communication, routine and sensory needs when relevant. Sessions often look at everyday habits, unhelpful thought patterns and coping strategies. Laura helps people spot patterns that keep problems going, and then tries out small changes that can make a real difference in daily life. People come with issues such as parenting strain, family problems, chronic health concerns, isolation, intrusive thoughts, panic, social anxiety, guilt and ageing-related worries. Laura aims to make therapy a practical place to learn new ways of responding and to build clearer routines and supports.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Laura draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on thoughts and everyday habits. One common approach looks at how unhelpful thoughts feed anxiety and low mood, teaching practical ways to notice and test those thoughts so they have less control. Another approach concentrates on day-to-day routines and coping skills, helping people build small habits that reduce overwhelm and improve mood.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs and then suggest ways of working together. Clients and therapist review what helps and adjust techniques as needed to suit each person's situation.

If you are considering online therapy, please confirm the session formats available before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and can reduce travel time. It can also allow shorter check-ins when needed or sessions without video if that suits someone better. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises and homework tasks to suit remote sessions so progress continues between meetings.