About Laurie
Laurie Falconer welcomes people who feel stuck, overwhelmed or unsure where to turn. She helps with common struggles such as stress, anxiety, low mood, grief, and difficulties with self-esteem. Laurie writes plainly and offers calm, steady support so people can say what they need to say and feel heard.
Laurie is a psychotherapist and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She holds an MSc in Counselling and Psychotherapy with Distinction from the University of Strathclyde.
How Laurie works
She also recently qualified as a clinical counselling supervisor and is studying Psychology with the Open University. Sessions cover a wide range of concerns from life changes and parenting strains to addiction issues, trauma and abuse, eating problems, career strain and compassion fatigue. She also supports people exploring LGBT issues, relationship difficulties, anger and ADHD-related challenges.
The focus is on what matters to the individual rather than fitting them to a label. Laurie describes the counselling relationship as a space to explore feelings at a pace that feels comfortable. She works in a person-centred way that treats the client as the expert on their life.
Together they look at thoughts, feelings and practical steps that might help day-to-day life feel more manageable. Laurie offers a straightforward, non-judgemental approach and is used to helping people take the first steps towards change. She understands reaching out can feel daunting and is willing to answer questions about the process before anyone decides to proceed.
What Laurie works with
The areas below are the ones Laurie selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Eating disorders
- Family conflicts
- LGBT
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
Training and background
| Register | BACP |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 4 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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Online support options
Approaches and how online sessions help
Laurie works in a person-centred way which focuses on the person rather than labels. This approach creates space for clients to tell their story in their own words and helps build understanding and self-awareness. It suits people who want a compassionate, non-directive space to think things through.Alongside that, Laurie draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help with clear problems like anxiety, depression and trauma-related symptoms. These techniques can include practical exercises to manage difficult thoughts and feelings, and step-by-step ways to tackle overwhelming tasks or cravings. They are chosen to match the issue being worked on and to support everyday coping.
Choosing the right approach is a joint process. Laurie will work with each person to identify what feels most relevant and useful. The plan can change as needs and goals become clearer, and decisions are made together so the work fits the client’s preferences.
Online sessions give practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues help. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging make it possible to have support between calls or when typing feels easier. These options help people fit counselling around work, caregiving or travel while keeping the focus on the therapeutic goals.
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