Dominic Lourie, BACP

Dominic Lourie approaches counselling with a clear commitment to listening and respect, treating each person's story as a privilege to hear. He aims to meet clients exactly where they are, creating an equal and collaborative space for exploring concerns and finding practical ways forward.

Dominic is a fully qualified Person-Centred counsellor with seven years of professional practice. He began his counselling work in hostels supporting people experiencing homelessness and has since practised in NHS settings, corporate environments, and private practice. That range of experience means he is familiar with a wide variety of life challenges and different kinds of personal stories, and he takes clients' feelings seriously.

He works in line with the BACP's code of ethics - BACP refers to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists - and brings a human, empathetic presence to the therapeutic relationship. Dominic focuses on building a respectful working alliance where clients and therapist collaborate to make steady, meaningful progress.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Dominic draws on several practical approaches to help clients navigate difficult moments. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on building a compassionate, non-judgmental relationship where the client leads the pace and direction of work - this approach is helpful for people seeking acceptance and clarity about their feelings.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) combines acceptance strategies with values-based action, helping clients notice difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that reflect what matters most to them - it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions.

Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people develop more secure ways of relating; this approach can support work on relationships, intimacy, and attachment concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dominic works collaboratively with clients to identify what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. Online sessions offer practical flexibility - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, to access support from different locations, and to choose the format that feels most comfortable. Licensed professionals can adapt these methods effectively across remote formats to support steady progress.