Laura Fontanet, BACP

Laura Fontanet is a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and she brings five years of professional experience to her work. She practices from a person-centred stance, believing that growth and healing emerge when a client is met with empathy, acceptance, and genuine understanding. In sessions she aims to provide a warm, nonjudgmental environment where exploration can happen at the client’s pace and personal values are respected.

Alongside her core person-centred orientation, Laura has completed specialist training in Trauma Studies and Gestalt Therapy and draws on a range of evidence-informed tools, including cognitive behavioural techniques, mindfulness practices, and insights from attachment theory. This integrative way of working allows her to tailor interventions to the specific needs and goals of each person she supports.

Laura has particular experience with anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, identity and self-esteem concerns, and life transitions. She also works with a broad spectrum of relational, developmental, and behavioural issues such as ADHD, addictions, grief, parenting challenges, and intimacy or relationship difficulties. Bringing a multicultural perspective, she offers therapy in English, Spanish, Catalan, and Italian, and supports people seeking clarity, relief from overwhelm, or a deeper understanding of their life story.

Approaches in Online Therapy and How They Help

Laura integrates client-centred practice with attachment-based ideas and cognitive behavioural techniques to create a flexible online therapy offering. Client-centred therapy focuses on providing empathy and acceptance so a person can explore their thoughts and feelings and build self-direction and confidence; it is helpful for low self-esteem, indecision, and life transitions.

Attachment-based therapy looks at relational patterns formed in close relationships to understand current struggles with trust, intimacy, or abandonment; it can be useful for people dealing with relationship difficulties, attachment issues, or trauma-related responses. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours, and it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Laura will work collaboratively with each person to identify the best fit based on their needs, goals, and preferences. Licensed professionals often combine methods to suit individual circumstances, and Laura tailors sessions accordingly.

Online therapy with Laura is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility to fit therapy around work, family, and daily life. These options make it easier for people to access consistent support from therapists without the need to travel, and they allow sessions to be scheduled in ways that suit each person’s routine.