About Laura
Laura Bratley offers a warm, client-focused way of working that puts the person first. She uses straightforward conversation to help people face stress, anxiety, relationship worries, grief and low self-esteem. Laura holds a BACP credential and brings three years of practice in the United Kingdom.
Her sessions aim to be open and non-judgemental. She encourages people to talk about what matters and to set realistic goals they can work towards between meetings.
How Laura works
Practical skills and simple reframing are used alongside listening and reflection. Laura draws on Client-Centred Therapy to build trust and to help people feel heard. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to look at thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going.
Elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy are offered to support emotion regulation and coping when feelings feel overwhelming. Areas she commonly addresses include panic attacks and panic disorder, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety, workplace stress, and the emotional impact of pregnancy or childbirth. She also helps people navigate attachment difficulties, communication problems, guilt, shame and questions about life purpose.
Therapy typically unfolds at a steady pace chosen by the person seeking help. Laura helps people identify small changes that make daily life easier. She supports clients through practical steps and reflective conversation so they can rebuild confidence and move forward.
Laura lists 3 ways of working on the entry:
What Laura works with
The areas below are the ones Laura selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
Also listed
Training and background
| Register | BACP |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 3 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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Online support options
How therapeutic approaches work online
Laura uses Client-Centred Therapy to create a respectful, listening space where people can talk about what matters. This approach focuses on understanding the person's perspective and building trust so they feel able to explore difficult feelings.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and actions and to try small experiments to change them. It can help with anxiety, panic, low mood and workplace stress by teaching practical tools to manage reactions.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, contributes skills for regulating intense emotions and improving coping. Short techniques from DBT can be useful when feelings feel overwhelming or when someone needs clear strategies for staying calm.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and the issues you bring to decide which methods to use. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different needs. Video suits fuller conversations and visual contact. Phone calls can fit a shorter break or require less bandwidth. Messaging and live chat allow ongoing written check-ins and brief reflections between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep contact consistent.
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