About Laura
Laura West helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and depression. She supports those coping with big life changes and the knock-on effects of chronic illness or long-term pain. Laura brings a calm, steady presence and practical focus to sessions.
Her early career was in nursing. She worked for 17 years as a Registered General Nurse in the NHS, including roles supporting people with complex physical and emotional needs.
How Laura works
Later she practised as a Macmillan Breast Cancer Specialist Practitioner, offering support through treatment journeys. Those years shaped how she listens and responds now. Laura retrained in psychotherapy and counselling and holds a diploma in Psychotherapy and Counselling.
She is a member of the National Counselling Society and uses the credential NCPS. Her background in health care informs a hands-on, person-centred style. In practice she uses a mix of approaches.
Sessions often draw on client-centred work to prioritise what matters to the person, cognitive behavioural ideas to tackle unhelpful thinking and behaviours, and psychodynamic concepts to understand deeper patterns. She also uses solution-focused steps to build small, achievable changes. People meet Laura for straightforward, empathetic conversations.
She aims to help clients move toward clearer goals and better day-to-day coping. Sessions are practical and paced to each person's needs.
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What Laura works with
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Training and background
| Register | NCPS |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 19 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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Online support options
How Laura adapts therapeutic approaches for online care
Client-centred therapy places the person's experience at the heart of sessions. The therapist listens closely, reflects what matters to the client and follows the pace the person prefers. This approach helps people who need empathic, non-judgemental space to make sense of feelings.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses practical exercises and small behavioural steps to reduce anxiety, lift mood and tackle unhelpful habits. CBT is useful for stress, social anxiety and low mood where concrete changes are needed.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Laura will explore goals, preferences and what feels helpful, then agree a plan together. The choice of approach can change as therapy progresses, responding to new priorities and discoveries.
Online therapy offers a flexible way to meet. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual contact matters. Phone sessions suit people who prefer not to be on camera or who have lower bandwidth. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for brief check-ins, written reflection or those who find typing easier than speaking. These options can make it simpler to fit therapy around work, family responsibilities and health needs.
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