Laura Lovelock, BACP

Laura Lovelock is a BACP counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low mood and low self-esteem. She works with individuals on parenting concerns and wider family issues, and supports people adapting to major life changes. Laura aims to make sessions feel calm and straightforward so parents can talk about what matters most.

She describes her space as warm and nurturing where the focus is practical. Sessions look at what brought someone to counselling and identify small, manageable steps forward. Laura draws on experience supporting people with autism and Asperger syndrome, particularly young people, and she uses that background to shape clear, paced work.

Her background includes three years in the counselling profession alongside over 20 years of earlier work with young people with diagnosed autism spectrum conditions. That combination informs a steady, patient approach to anxiety and panic, obsessive thoughts, social fears and low self-worth.

In sessions she helps people untangle worrying thoughts, build everyday coping routines, and practise kinder self-talk. She offers straightforward communication and a focus on practical strategies parents can use at home.

People who choose her often want a counsellor who listens and then helps them plan small changes. Booking starts with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling according to availability, so people can begin when it fits their lives.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Many evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on changing unhelpful thinking and building better day-to-day routines. Cognitive approaches help people notice and reframe anxious or negative thoughts, which can reduce panic attacks and social anxiety. Behavioural techniques focus on small, gradual steps to face feared situations and practise new habits, which often helps with avoidance and compulsive behaviours.

Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try out methods, and adjust plans to suit individual needs and preferences. Clients and the counsellor work together to find which tools feel most useful and sustainable in everyday life.

If you are considering online work, confirm the exact session formats before booking as the biography does not specify them. Online options can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Some formats use less bandwidth and are simpler when you prefer not to be on camera. Ask about available arrangements when you complete the matching questionnaire so sessions match your routine and practical needs.