Dominic Lourie , BACP

Dominic Lourie brings seven years of experience as a Person-Centred counsellor, and he approaches each client with a steady, human-centred presence. He views listening as a privilege and aims to meet people exactly where they are, creating an equal space for exploring difficulties and finding practical ways forward. Dominic began his counselling work in hostels supporting people experiencing homelessness, and that early practice has informed a career that spans NHS roles, corporate settings, and private practice, giving him exposure to a wide range of life circumstances and concerns.

Dominic treats every story seriously and works with empathy and respect, believing that meaningful progress grows from a genuine therapeutic relationship. He practices in line with the BACP code of ethics and holds BACP membership - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - indicating adherence to recognised professional standards. As a busy practitioner, he combines Person-Centred principles with other clinical approaches to tailor support to each person’s needs. Dominic offers a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can explore issues such as anxiety, grief, relationship and family concerns, trauma, and a variety of life transitions, and he aims to collaborate with clients to help them move toward the changes they want to make.

He brings practicality and warmth to therapy, focusing on the human side of change while maintaining professional standards and ethical practice.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support

Dominic draws on several evidence-informed approaches to tailor online therapy to each person’s needs. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on creating a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where the client’s perspective guides the pace and goals of therapy - this approach is helpful for building self-awareness, self-esteem, and emotional resilience.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and feelings without being overwhelmed by them, and supports taking action toward personal values even in the presence of difficulty. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes.

Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns in relationships and early experiences that continue to shape current connections and emotional responses, assisting those working through relationship difficulties, attachment issues, or long-standing relational pain.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dominic works collaboratively with clients and licensed professionals to identify which methods fit best with a person’s goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adjusting the plan as therapy progresses.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can happen via video calls or phone, and shorter contacts may be managed through live chat or text messaging. These options can make therapy more accessible around work, family, and geographic constraints, while still allowing therapists to provide focused, consistent support.