Dominic Lourie, BACP

Dom views listening to people as a privilege and brings a respectful, human-centered presence to his work. He aims to meet people exactly where they are, creating an equal space in which problems can be explored and understood. Having trained and practised as a fully qualified person-centred counsellor for the last 7 years, he began his counselling career working in hostels supporting people experiencing homelessness and has since worked in NHS settings, corporate environments, and private practice.

That variety of experience means he is used to hearing many different kinds of stories and approaches every person's feelings with care. He works in line with the BACP code of ethics - BACP refers to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, the professional body that sets standards for counselling practice - and aims to bring a very human aspect to the counselling relationship where steady, practical progress can be made. Dom emphasizes collaborative work, meeting the client where they are and supporting them as they make changes at their own pace.

Therapeutic approaches and online therapy

Dominic brings several established approaches to online work, starting with client-centered therapy. This approach focuses on listening, empathy, and creating a non-directive space so clients can explore their feelings and find their own solutions; it often helps with self-esteem, life transitions, and emotional processing.

Attachment-based therapy looks at early relationship patterns and how they affect current connections. It helps people understand attachment styles, improve intimacy, and address longstanding relational patterns that contribute to distress.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, combines acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings with commitment to values-driven action. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and learning to live more fully despite painful internal experiences.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dominic works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and can adapt techniques as therapy unfolds.

Online sessions - whether by video call, phone, live chat, or text messaging - offer flexibility for scheduling and make it easier to attend from different locations. These options allow clients to choose the format that feels most comfortable and practical while still working with registered professionals and therapists committed to supporting their progress.