Laura McCarthy, BACP

Laura McCarthy is a BACP registered counsellor who works from a person-centred perspective, supporting people to find their own path to growth and increased self-understanding. She places emphasis on empathy, authenticity, and unconditional positive regard to create a supportive therapeutic environment in which clients can feel genuinely heard and accepted. Being registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) reflects her commitment to professional standards and ongoing development.

Her practice is collaborative - she values the lived experience and insight each person brings and offers a compassionate, non-judgemental presence to help clients explore feelings and make choices that fit their values. The therapeutic relationship is treated as a partnership in which the client’s pace and priorities guide the work together.

Laura has supported people dealing with a range of challenges including stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, and difficulties with self-esteem and confidence. She aims to provide a calm, grounded space where difficult emotions can be explored, and where connection and understanding are central to healing.

She is committed to continual learning and engages in supervision and reflective practice so she can offer thoughtful, attentive care. Laura seeks to make the first step into therapy feel manageable by offering a warm, welcoming atmosphere where clients can move forward without pressure or judgement.

Client-Centred Support Through Online Sessions

Laura works primarily with a client-centred approach, which focuses on offering empathy, acceptance, and genuine presence so individuals can explore their feelings and make choices that suit their values. This approach helps people who are navigating stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, or the effects of trauma by prioritising the client’s own experience and pacing.

That client-centred foundation encourages collaboration - Laura and the client work together to identify what feels most helpful, adjusting the focus and techniques as needs and goals evolve. Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and the therapist supports clients in discovering the best fit based on their priorities and preferences.

Online therapy with Laura is available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different lifestyles and comfort levels. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access consistent support from registered professionals and therapists without the need for travel.