Laura West, NCPS
Laura West is a counsellor who focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and depression.
About Laura
Laura West is a counsellor who focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and depression. She also helps people cope with major life changes and loss. Her style is practical and person-centred, aimed at helping people feel steadier and clearer about next steps.
She began her career as a Registered General Nurse and worked for 17 years in the NHS across two hospitals. Much of that time was in specialist nursing roles, including as a Macmillan Breast Cancer Specialist Practitioner where she supported patients and their families through treatment journeys.
Background and approach
Those roles shaped her interest in emotional and psychological care. Laura moved into psychotherapy after completing a diploma in Psychotherapy and Counselling and went on to become an accredited psychotherapist and counsellor. She is a member of the National Counselling Society and is listed with the NCPS credential, which appears with her name.
Her clinical approach draws on client-centred and humanistic ideas, psychodynamic concepts and practical strategies from cognitive and solution-focused work. In sessions she aims to combine listening with clear techniques people can use between meetings. The focus is on helping someone reach realistic goals and ease everyday difficulties.
She has 19 years of professional experience across nursing and therapeutic roles. People who come to her often want help with grief and loss, stress, social anxiety, relationship separation, chronic illness or finding a sense of purpose. Laura offers a steady, down-to-earth way of working to help people move forward.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| NCPS | NCS20-02367 | April 2026 |
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
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Narcissism
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Laura lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Choosing the best approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will talk through options and try different methods where needed. This is a collaborative process that matches methods to a person’s goals and preferences rather than a fixed programme.
Online therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to make access flexible. Video calls are useful for a fuller conversational session; phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text messaging suit shorter check-ins, day-to-day support and people who prefer writing rather than speaking. These options help fit therapy around work, family and other commitments while keeping the focus on progress and practical tools.
Frequently asked
What issues does Laura support?
She helps with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and depression, plus related concerns such as chronic illness, social anxiety, divorce and life purpose.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm and person-centred, combining listening with practical techniques so people can try things between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 19 years of experience across nursing and therapeutic roles, including specialist nursing work supporting people through cancer treatment.
What credentials and location apply?
She is listed with NCPS and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and client regions are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging.
How are costs and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to begin?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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