Laura Kirk, BACP
Laura Kirk uses a person-centred approach to help people make sense of difficult feelings.
About Laura
Laura Kirk uses a person-centred approach to help people make sense of difficult feelings. She introduces gentle somatic work alongside trauma-focused methods to support emotional regulation and calmer bodily responses. Laura presents herself as empathic and grounded, with a practical focus on helping people notice strengths and make changes.
She draws on three years of clinical therapy experience and many more years as a mental health support worker. That background informs a hands-on style that combines talking with awareness of bodily signals.
Background and approach
Sessions aim to bring feelings into the present moment so they can be understood and processed. People who come to Laura often want help with stress, anxiety, trauma and bereavement. She also supports those dealing with low self-esteem, anger, sleep problems, ADHD and the life changes that come with illness or caregiving roles.
Topics such as adoption and foster care, attachment and communication difficulties are also within her focus. Laura describes herself as spiritual but not religious and identifies as neurodivergent, which she says informs her work with clients. She emphasises that clients are the experts in their own lives and that therapy is a collaborative process where she offers guidance and challenges when needed.
Her practice uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. People start by completing a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 408539 | February 2027 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Laura works with
Everything Laura lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Visually impaired
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Laura lists
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Online support
She also integrates somatic therapy, which draws attention to sensations in the body to uncover emotions and reactions. Somatic work can help with trauma, anxiety and stress by teaching simple ways to notice and regulate bodily responses.
Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will discuss options and adapt methods to match each person's needs and preferences. Together they decide whether to focus more on talking, body-awareness exercises or trauma-focused techniques as the work progresses.
Online formats offer practical benefits for this work. Video calls allow visual connection for verbal and non-verbal cues, while phone sessions can suit people who prefer not to be on camera or who have limited bandwidth. Live chat and text-based messaging make shorter check-ins possible and can fit around work or caregiving commitments. These options give flexibility so therapy can be scheduled and tailored to everyday life.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Laura commonly help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and bereavement. Other focuses include self-esteem, sleep problems, anger, ADHD and coping with life changes.
What is Laura's therapeutic style like?
Her style is person-centred with somatic and trauma-focused elements. She combines talking with attention to bodily experience and emotional regulation.
What experience does she have?
Laura has three years of clinical psychotherapy experience and many additional years working in mental health as a support worker.
Where is the therapist based and what credential does she hold?
She is based in the United Kingdom and holds BACP registration as stated in her profile.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are costs and starting steps handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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