Laine George, BACP

Laine George is an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist who works from a relational framework grounded in person-centred principles. She emphasises the role of personal relationships in wellbeing and aims to offer a trusting, non-judgemental space where individuals can explore difficulties and emotional concerns. As an integrative practitioner, she draws on a range of therapeutic tools and techniques to tailor support to each person's needs.

Laine approaches each client as an individual with unique experiences, values, and hopes, and she collaborates with clients to discover practical paths toward positive change. She believes life’s different aspects influence one another and that there is no single right way to be, so her work is flexible and responsive to each person’s circumstances.

Since graduating, Laine has run a private practice and worked in secondary schools, gaining experience with people of many ages and backgrounds. She continues to develop her skills and is listed on the BACP register - BACP stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists. More information is available on her website at www.lainecounselling.com

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Sessions

Laine George commonly draws on attachment-based therapy to explore how early and current relationships shape emotional responses and patterns. This approach can help people understand relationship dynamics, develop healthier connections, and address issues rooted in attachment experiences.

She also uses client-centred therapy, which puts the person’s perspective at the centre of the work. This method focuses on empathy, acceptance, and collaboration to support self-exploration and personal growth, and it is useful for a wide range of concerns including stress, low self-esteem, and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is another important tool in her practice; it helps identify unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and offers practical strategies to manage symptoms of anxiety, low mood, and related difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Laine works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors the work over time, combining approaches where appropriate to support meaningful change.

Online therapy with Laine is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling and access. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to maintain continuity of care when in-person meetings are not possible, while allowing registered professionals to provide consistent support across different formats.