Laurel Deegan, BACP

Laurel Deegan is a qualified counsellor and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She supports people working through anxiety, depression, stress, relationship difficulties, grief, questions of identity, and low self-esteem.

Her practice is integrative, drawing on multiple therapeutic methods and adapting them to each person's situation. This flexible approach is always grounded in a person-centered stance, with Laurel working alongside clients to understand their experience and priorities rather than imposing a fixed path.

A central focus of her work is helping clients build greater awareness of how the past, current relationships, and personal values shape who they are and what they want. Many people find it difficult to name or express parts of themselves; Laurel aims to create space for that exploration so clients can move toward feeling more whole and becoming their truer selves.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support

Laurel often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which helps people clarify their values and take committed steps toward a meaningful life even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. ACT can be useful for ongoing anxiety, low mood, and situations where someone wants to live more in line with what matters to them.

She also uses Attachment-Based Therapy to explore patterns formed in early relationships and how those patterns show up in current connections. This approach can help with relationship struggles, codependency, and attachment-related concerns by increasing understanding of relational needs and responses.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative process. Laurel will work with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the focus as understanding deepens.

Online therapy with Laurel is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity when life is unpredictable, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable. Licensed professionals and therapists can deliver effective support across these formats, and Laurel tailors the online experience to each client's practical needs.