Laura is calm and gentle with very helpful insights. I have turned myself around in 6 weeks and recognised many of my issues and how to manage those. She has been instrumental in helping me find my strength and self belief.
Laura Howard, BACP
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Laura is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 4.5 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Laura. View 7 reviews
- Great news, Laura is accepting new clients!
- She is normally fully-booked.
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in United Kingdom
Recent reviews
It’s only week 3 with Laura, but already I feel like we are starting to tap into some deep routed issues. She has been sensitive and empathetic whilst helping me view things objectively and challenge my ways of thinking. I feel safe and comfortable in my sessions with her and I am confident that she will be able to help me grow and improve my mental wellbeing. If you are matched with Laura you are in safe and competent hands.
More about Laura
- 5 years' experience
- Female
- BACP
My name is Laura and I am a fully qualified and insured integrative therapist and I am a registered member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy).
Sometimes it can feel as if we have no one to listen to us, or that our own problems can feel too big or too small to be able to seek help. Quite often others may listen to respond without a real understanding about what is going on for you. Being able to talk to a trained counsellor gives you the opportunity to feel listened to and to be understood. Having trained in both Psychodynamic and Humanistic models, I incorporate both elements of these approaches in my work with clients. In my own private practice, I have also had the privilege in working with clients from the LGBTQ+ community from a range of differing age groups.
I have recently completed a certificate in adoption counselling, so I am able to support all those affected by adoption and special guardianship orders. Therefore, I am able to work therapeutically with birth parents, adoptive parents, adoptees, and others in the family who might have also been affected by issues of adoption. Such issues that have I have a keen interest in working with are attachment patterns/styles, shame, loss and personal identity – be it personal or cultural.
I am warm, empathic, and will offer you the confidential and safe space that you need to explore your issues as you embark on your own personal journey of gaining more understanding about yourself and your own needs. Our first session will enable us to think about how we can work together. It will be an opportunity for you to ask questions about how I work and whether my style of counselling suits you. Within this session, we can explore the main issues that you wish to work on and how therapy can help you in this process.
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
LGBT
Grief
Depression
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Avoidant personality
Body image
Cancer
Codependency
Commitment issues
Control issues
Dependent personality
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Narcissism
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues
Treatment Approaches
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
Licenses
- BACP · United Kingdom · 381971 · Expires May 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Laura Howard
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Laura is calm and gentle with very helpful insights. I have turned myself around in 6 weeks and recognised many of my issues and how to manage those. She has been instrumental in helping me find my strength and self belief.
It’s only week 3 with Laura, but already I feel like we are starting to tap into some deep routed issues. She has been sensitive and empathetic whilst helping me view things objectively and challenge my ways of thinking. I feel safe and comfortable in my sessions with her and I am confident that she will be able to help me grow and improve my mental wellbeing. If you are matched with Laura you are in safe and competent hands.
Speaking with Laura has been the best choice I’ve made. Laura helps you make sense and process past experiences, and understand yourself to move through them , to move forward . Laura thoroughly listens to everything shared , I feel safe speaking and supported by Laura. Thank you.
Laura is quite frankly excellent. I cannot praise her enough for the support I am getting from her. She understands my issues fully and has opened my eyes to lots of things I never have in therapy before. She’s extremely professional, attentive and responsive. Thanks Laura, you are helping hugely.
I've been talking to Laura for 6 months whilst struggling with work related stress and anxiety. She's been kind and caring and has listened to me. Talking to Laura has helped me gain clarity, calmness and the confidence to take the big step to leave my long term job for a new one. She's been a great support and I've looked forward to our conversations each week.
Laura is patient and a good listener. Thank you!
A great helper. Only a couple weeks in but I feel it has helped me tremendously and in ways I didn’t even know.
Frequently asked questions
Does Laura Howard offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Laura Howard works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Laura Howard speak?
Laura Howard speaks English.
How many years of experience does Laura Howard have?
Laura Howard has 5 years of experience.
Where is Laura Howard licensed to practice?
Laura Howard is licensed to practice in the United Kingdom.
Does Laura Howard accept clients outside of the United Kingdom?
No, Laura Howard does not accept clients outside of the United Kingdom.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Laura Howard offer?
Laura Howard offers clients Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy.
How can I communicate with Laura Howard?
Laura Howard can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Laura Howard?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.