- Somatic awareness
- Trauma-focused work
- Strengths based
About Laura
Laura Kirk works from a person-centred approach that keeps each session focused on the client's needs. She uses somatic and trauma-focused methods alongside client-centred therapy to help people notice how feelings show up in the body and how that links to everyday reactions. Laura is named in the first person as a counsellor with three years of clinical practice and many more years supporting people in mental health roles.
She offers short, clear work on issues such as anxiety, stress and low mood. Laura also helps people coping with grief, trauma, relationship strain, sleep problems and career worries. She has experience supporting people with ADHD, autism and neurodivergent experiences, and with challenges that come with caregiving, chronic illness and ageing.
Sessions focus on building trust and practical awareness. Laura encourages clients to notice bodily signals, name emotions and try small regulation techniques in the room. The emphasis is on helping people identify their strengths and put those into practice between sessions.
She describes herself as empathic, compassionate and direct when needed. Clients are invited to stay in charge of their choices while Laura offers guidance, reflection and gentle challenges to encourage change.
Laura works in the United Kingdom and practices from a spiritual but not religious stance. She frames therapy as collaborative and asks people to be ready to do the work needed for change.
She offers short, clear work on issues such as anxiety, stress and low mood. Laura also helps people coping with grief, trauma, relationship strain, sleep problems and career worries. She has experience supporting people with ADHD, autism and neurodivergent experiences, and with challenges that come with caregiving, chronic illness and ageing.
Sessions focus on building trust and practical awareness. Laura encourages clients to notice bodily signals, name emotions and try small regulation techniques in the room. The emphasis is on helping people identify their strengths and put those into practice between sessions.
She describes herself as empathic, compassionate and direct when needed. Clients are invited to stay in charge of their choices while Laura offers guidance, reflection and gentle challenges to encourage change.
Laura works in the United Kingdom and practices from a spiritual but not religious stance. She frames therapy as collaborative and asks people to be ready to do the work needed for change.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsDissociationDivorce and separationFamily problemsGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePanic disorder and panic attacksPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English
How her approaches translate to online counselling
Laura draws on client-centred work and somatic and trauma-focused approaches. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening, empathy and helping people find their own answers through supportive dialogue. Somatic work involves noticing sensations in the body and using that awareness to access emotion and reduce physical tension. Trauma-focused methods look at how past events shape present reactions and use paced work to process those responses.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Laura will discuss goals and preferences and test methods gently with each person. She aims to work together so the approach fits the client's needs rather than imposing a single method.
Confirm the session formats available before booking, as specific online options are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also reduce travel time and help people join from locations that suit them better. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt somatic and trauma-focused practices for remote sessions, and Laura will help decide which tools and pacing suit each client.
Frequently asked questions
What problems does Laura help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief and trauma, plus sleep and relationship difficulties and career or life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Laura works from a client-centred stance and uses somatic and trauma-focused methods to help people notice bodily signals and process difficult emotions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of clinical experience and about fifteen years working in mental health roles as a support worker.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is listed with BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist factors; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Laura?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.