Psychotherapy Training and Accreditation
Laura trained at Beeleaf Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy in London, where she completed her Advanced Diploma and accreditation with UKCP.
She is passionate about working with IFS (Internal family systems) and is level 1 trained in this model. She has also completed multiple additional training to support her use of the model; specifically around sex & sexuality, trauma, internal attachment, anxiety and depression. In the last year, Laura has also completed extensive learning on complex trauma, somatic interventions, and the use of poly vagal tools in therapy. Laura is committed to continued and ongoing professional development, and identifies as a life long learner.
Counselling and Psychotherapeutic Approach
Laura works in a pluralistic, outcome oriented way. The relationship between the cognitive and somatic is central to her therapeutic approach. As a contemporary psychotherapist, Laura approaches treatment with a consideration of existing psychobiological components of distress, recovery and development. Her approach works with the full life trajectory, focusing not just on the past, but ensuring the present moment, and future plans are considered.
She provides an open minded, and non-judgmental space to explore and process your emotions. Laura’s approach is dynamic and creative, which helps utilise all your strengths and different parts of the self. Laura’s therapeutic style aims to reconnect with your authentic self, and uncover your lost potential.
Laura’s therapy is holistic and works towards helping you to achieve your optimal mental wellbeing, and to restoring your function. Laura can guide you to develop insight and offer tools to live a more meaningful, fulfilling and hopeful life.
Counselling Experience and Areas of Interest
Laura has experience of working with adult individuals across all age ranges, having extensive experience with young adults and older adults alike. She has worked with people who are experiencing a range of challenges, however her expertise lies within anxiety, self-esteem, trauma, and relationship issues.
Laura has worked in many therapeutic settings including employee assistance programmes, charities, community mental health teams and acute hospitals. Her career has lead her to establish her own private practice which she now operates exclusively online.
Laura’s fee is €80 per session
