Laura Saggers, NCPS

Laura Saggers is a qualified counsellor who works from a private practice and brings a thoughtful, integrative approach to her work. She holds a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, a BA (Hons) degree, and a PGCE - a postgraduate teaching qualification - and combines these formal credentials with ongoing professional development to maintain up-to-date skills. Registered and insured with the NCPS (National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society), Laura adheres to the organisation's Code of Ethics and holds nationally recognised qualifications.

Laura offers both short-term and long-term counselling by telephone and video, tailoring her support to each person's circumstances. She describes her practice as integrative, blending methods so that no single approach is imposed on every client. Her work draws on Person-Centred, Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Transactional Analysis, adapting techniques to fit relationship, family and intimacy issues as well as emotional difficulties such as anxiety, depression, trauma, stress and low self-esteem.

In session Laura aims to create a warm, non-judgemental space for exploration, supported by regular supervision and continuing training. Prospective clients can find further information via her private practice website at www.newchapter-therapy.co.uk.

CBT and Integrative Approaches Delivered Online

Laura uses Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) as a practical, skills-based method to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop strategies to manage symptoms like anxiety, stress and low mood. CBT focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and helps people build coping tools they can apply between sessions.

Alongside CBT Laura adopts an integrative stance, drawing on person-centred and psychodynamic ideas when they suit a client's needs. This flexible approach allows exploration of personal history, attachment patterns and relational dynamics while also addressing present-day challenges such as relationship strain or parenting concerns.

Deciding on the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Laura works with each client to clarify goals, consider different methods and choose a path that fits their values, needs and preferences, adjusting the plan as therapy progresses.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging - make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to access licensed professionals from different locations. These formats support continuity of care and offer practical flexibility for ongoing therapeutic work.