Dr. Laura Stoops, BACP, NCPS

Dr. Laura Stoops is a UK qualified integrative counsellor who combines different therapeutic methods to meet each person’s needs. She draws primarily on Person-centred therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Psychodynamic approaches to create a tailored way of working that reflects what matters most to the individual.

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and holds NCPS credentials - professional recognitions that indicate adherence to established ethical and practice standards. Laura understands that beginning therapy can feel difficult, and she aims to offer a consistently non-judgemental and supportive space for all topics that arise.

Her experience includes working with anxiety and depression, relationship and relating difficulties, grief and loss, health and ageing concerns, carer responsibilities, planning for future goals, and building self-awareness. When someone chooses to work with her, she listens closely to understand their perspective, collaborates on practical steps, and adapts her approach to best support their goals.

She welcomes conversations about whether her way of working is the right fit and looks forward to exploring how to make positive change together.

Evidence-informed approaches and flexible online support

Dr. Laura Stoops uses Client-Centred Therapy to prioritise the client’s own perspective, offering empathic listening and support to help people explore their feelings and build self-awareness. This approach is particularly helpful for those seeking a safe, non-judgemental space to understand personal challenges.

She also applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a structured method that looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviours and helps people develop practical strategies to manage symptoms such as anxiety or low mood. Psychodynamic therapy is used where helpful to explore patterns from past relationships and unconscious influences that affect current functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Stoops works collaboratively with each person to identify what fits best given their needs, goals, and preferences, and she tailors the mix of methods as therapy progresses.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can happen by video call or phone, and shorter contacts are possible through live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to access consistent support around work, caregiving, or other commitments while still working with registered professionals and therapists to make meaningful progress.