Laura McCarthy , BACP

Laura McCarthy is a BACP registered counsellor who works from a person-centred perspective, creating an environment where people can explore their feelings and grow at their own pace. As a practitioner who values empathy, authenticity, and unconditional positive regard, she focuses on offering a warm, non-judgemental presence that helps clients feel heard and accepted.

Her practice emphasises collaboration; she recognises and values the knowledge clients bring from their own lived experience and supports them to make choices that feel right for them. Laura aims to empower people to develop greater self-understanding and resilience through a gentle, client-led process.

Laura has experience supporting individuals with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem and confidence issues. She creates a calm, grounded space where difficult emotions can be explored and where clients can work through challenges such as life transitions, relationship concerns, and grief.

She is committed to ongoing professional development and routinely engages in supervision and reflective practice to maintain high standards of care. Laura approaches each therapeutic relationship with warmth, respect, and genuine care, and she aims to make the first steps into counselling as accessible and manageable as possible for those who feel ready to begin.

Person-Centred Care and Online Therapy Options

Laura McCarthy practices client-centred therapy, an approach that places the person's own experience at the heart of the work. This method emphasises empathy, acceptance, and genuine listening, helping people explore their feelings, build self-understanding, and work through issues such as anxiety, trauma, and self-esteem concerns.

Alongside a person-centred stance, Laura draws on coaching-informed techniques to help clients identify goals, develop practical coping strategies, and take steps toward change. These coaching elements can be useful for navigating life transitions, career questions, or relationship challenges by focusing on strengths and actionable plans.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Laura will work collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the pace and focus as the work unfolds. This collaborative process helps ensure therapy feels tailored and relevant.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different lifestyles and schedules. These formats make it easier to access support from licensed professionals without needing to travel, and they allow people to engage in ways that suit their comfort and routine.