Laurie Falconer, BACP

Laurie Falconer is a psychotherapist and a registered member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy), bringing a calm, considered approach to people seeking support. She earned an MSc in Counselling & Psychotherapy with Distinction from the University of Strathclyde and has recently qualified as a clinical counselling supervisor, reflecting a commitment to both clinical work and professional development.

Laurie divides her time between the platform and several other counselling services, and she aims to be flexible with availability. If a suitable slot does not appear in her diary, she encourages prospective clients to get in touch so she can try to accommodate them. Many people arrive at counselling feeling anxious, low in mood, stressed, caught in relationship difficulties, grieving, struggling with self-esteem, navigating life transitions, or affected by difficult past experiences, and Laurie works with those presenting a clear issue as well as those who sense that something is not quite right.

Working from a person-centred stance, Laurie views each client as the expert on their own life and supports exploration of feelings, experiences, and priorities at a pace that feels right for the individual. The therapeutic relationship is central to her practice and provides the basis for self-awareness, growth, and meaningful change. She is also studying Psychology with the Open University to keep her skills up to date and remains open to answering questions for anyone considering counselling, whether they decide to proceed or not.

Person-Centred and Evidence-Based Online Therapy

Laurie primarily works from a person-centred approach, which focuses on understanding the client’s experience from their own perspective and creating a supportive therapeutic relationship that enables exploration, self-awareness, and personal growth. This approach is helpful for people facing low mood, anxiety, grief, life transitions, and relationship concerns.

Alongside person-centred work, Laurie draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques in a flexible, integrative way, selecting methods that suit the person's needs and goals. These techniques aim to address patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving that contribute to distress, and are tailored to issues such as stress, coping with change, and the effects of past difficulties.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative part of the therapy process. Laurie will work with each client to determine which methods feel most helpful, adjusting the focus over time based on their needs, goals, and preferences.

Online therapy with Laurie is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing practical flexibility for people with busy schedules or limited local options. These remote options make it easier to fit therapy into day-to-day life and to access consistent support when it is needed.