Laura Carroll, BACP

Laura Carroll is a UK-credentialed therapist with three years of professional experience and a BACP credential. She works from a strengths-based perspective, supporting people to identify and build on their existing resources while addressing the issues that brought them to therapy. Laura emphasizes collaboration in the therapeutic relationship, holding a respectful, nonjudgmental stance that recognizes each client as the expert on their own life.

Her practice focuses on a broad range of concerns including stress and anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, self-esteem, family and parenting challenges, grief and trauma, LGBT matters, intimacy-related issues, career transitions, ADHD, and coping with life changes. She blends client-centered principles with psychodynamic insight to help clients explore current difficulties and the patterns that underlie them.

Beginning therapy can feel daunting, and Laura acknowledges the courage involved in taking that step. She aims to create a supportive environment where clients can clarify goals, develop coping strategies, and work toward meaningful change at a pace that feels right for them.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Laura Carroll draws on client-centered therapy and psychodynamic therapy to guide her online practice. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a collaborative, empathetic relationship where the therapist listens without judgment and supports clients in discovering their own solutions - it is useful for issues like stress, self-esteem, relationship concerns, and life transitions. Psychodynamic therapy explores patterns from past experiences and how they influence current feelings and relationships - it can help with trauma, recurring relationship difficulties, and deeper emotional themes.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Laura works collaboratively with each client to determine what fits best. She discusses goals, preferences, and practical needs to tailor a plan that aligns with the client’s priorities and pace of change.

Online therapy offers flexible options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to access support from home or while managing a busy schedule. These formats allow therapists to maintain continuity of care, accommodate different comfort levels, and provide regular, consistent sessions that fit individual routines.