Laurel Deegan, BACP
Laurel Deegan is a counsellor who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression.
- Stress & Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- +3 more
About Laurel
Laurel Deegan is a counsellor who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression. She also supports people navigating identity questions, LGBT concerns and relationship difficulties. Laurel speaks plainly and aims to make sessions approachable for someone who is worried or unsure about therapy.
Laurel is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP. She has five years of practice experience and blends several well-known therapeutic ideas rather than using just one method.
Background and approach
This lets her adapt to what each person needs rather than following a single script. Her work often starts by helping people notice patterns from their past and everyday relationships. She uses that awareness to shift habits that cause distress.
Conversations are grounded and practical, with simple tools people can try between sessions. Laurel uses approaches such as cognitive behavioural ideas, acceptance and commitment ideas, attachment-focused ways of thinking and client-centred listening. Mindfulness methods are also part of her toolbox for calming anxiety and building focus.
She tailors these so sessions feel relevant and doable for each person. People come to Laurel for a clearer sense of who they are and what they want. She aims to help people recognise difficult feelings, make different choices and reconnect with values that matter.
Sessions concentrate on small, steady changes that add up over time.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 396914 | December 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 Laurel works with
Everything Laurel lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Family problems
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Laurel lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness 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
She also draws on attachment-based thinking and client-centred listening to understand how past relationships shape current responses. Attachment-focused work looks at patterns in close relationships, while client-centred counselling offers a calm, non-judgemental space where people feel heard. Together these approaches help clients build clearer goals and practical steps forward in a collaborative way.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Laurel will discuss options with each person and adapt methods to match their needs, goals and preferences. This collaborative process means the approach can change as the work evolves.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different routines. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions need less bandwidth, live chat can be useful for shorter check-ins and messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit around work, travel or other commitments.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Laurel help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and self-esteem difficulties. Additional focus areas include LGBT concerns, gender dysphoria, OCD, attachment issues and self-harm among others.
What is Laurel's therapeutic style?
Her style is person-centred and practical, drawing on approaches such as cognitive behavioural ideas, acceptance and commitment practices and attachment-focused work. Sessions aim to build awareness and offer simple tools to use between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
Laurel has five years of experience working with people on issues like anxiety, identity and relationships. That experience informs a flexible approach to suit different needs.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she offer?
Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. These formats allow for shorter check-ins or longer conversations depending on need.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Specific pricing depends on the chosen plan and local rates.
How do I start working with Laurel?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability. The matching process connects needs and preferences to plan the first session.
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