Laura Bratley, BACP

Laura Bratley is a United Kingdom based therapist registered with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and brings three years of professional experience to her practice.

She works with people facing stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, and struggles with motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. Her practice also addresses attachment concerns, communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, questions of life purpose, panic disorder and panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, experiences around pregnancy and childbirth, self-love, social anxiety and phobia, and workplace issues.

Laura aims to build an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored honestly. She supports clients in identifying practical steps and new perspectives while listening with empathy and respect. Recognising that seeking change takes courage, she offers steady guidance and collaboration to help people move toward a more fulfilling and balanced life.

Her approach combines warmth and structure to suit individual needs, helping clients to clarify goals, develop coping strategies, and strengthen self-awareness over the course of therapy.

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions

Laura Bratley draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to tailor support to each person she works with. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a respectful, empathic environment where the individual leads the conversation and explores their own values and goals - this approach can be helpful for building self-esteem, improving self-love, and navigating life purpose concerns.

CBT involves identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and trying practical alternatives; it is commonly used to address anxiety, panic, stress, and social phobia by teaching skills for changing thoughts and behaviours. DBT offers structured skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can be useful for relationship difficulties, emotion regulation, and coping with grief or traumatic memories.

Deciding on the right approach is a collaborative process. Laura will work with each person to understand their needs, goals, and preferences and to adapt methods over time so therapy fits the individual.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - provide flexibility for scheduling and make it easier to access support from home or elsewhere. These formats allow registered professionals like Laura to offer regular, ongoing care that fits around everyday life.