A very warm welcome

 I'm Laura, a  person-centred counsellor based near Newcastle-under-Lyme and Stoke-on-Trent, offering in-person, walk & talk and online therapy to adults who want to understand themselves more deeply, build confidence and feel truly at home within themselves.   ​

Does This Sound Like You?
⭐A strong inner critic and unrealistically high expectations
⭐Perfectionism or people-pleasing, always striving to achieve and stay in control
⭐Difficulty switching off, resting or relaxing
⭐Experiencing overwhelm
⭐Confidence tied to achievement or others’ approval
⭐Feeling different from those around you or struggling to “fit in”
⭐Often feeling “not good enough”

If any of this resonates, you’re in the right place. I work with many clients who share these experiences, and together we explore what's beneath these patterns so that real, lasting change becomes possible.

How Therapy Can Help
​My counselling sessions offer a space to:
💚Understand yourself and your emotions more clearly
💚Develop self-compassion and greater acceptance
💚Grow your self-confidence and self-esteem
💚Feel more present, grounded and connected
💚Build healthier relationships—with yourself and others

I take a person-centred, trauma-informed approach, helping you explore your emotions and life experiences without judgment. Together, we look beneath the surface to understand what’s really driving your thoughts, behaviours and feelings. All emotions are valid, and often they are natural responses to your past experiences and the beliefs you’ve learned to hold about yourself. If you want to understand more about emotions, you might find my blog helpful.
 
Counselling Options
I offer flexible therapy options so you can choose what feels right for you:
🌿 Individual Counselling (Adults 18+)
One-to-one sessions tailored to your needs, helping you explore anxiety, stress, self-esteem, trauma, relationship patterns, identity and more.
💻 Online Counselling (UK & Beyond)
Convenient, accessible sessions via Zoom—ideal for fitting therapy around work, study or family life.
🏞️ In-Person Outdoor or Indoor Therapy (Staffordshire Countryside)
Meet in a peaceful countryside setting where you can talk, walk or sit in nature. Indoor sessions are also available in a cosy, private shepherd hut.
🎨 Creative Therapy Options
For those who find expression through imagery, art, symbols or creative exploration, I offer creative sessions to help you connect with deeper themes.
🎓 Concessions for Trainee Counsellors
​Reduced-fee places for students training in counselling or psychotherapy.

For more information about how therapy with me works, click here to take a look at my blog. 

Some of the issues I work with include:
​​○Stress and anxiety
○Neurodivergence
○Low self-esteem/confidence
○Perfectionism
○Bereavement and loss
○Trauma and adverse childhood experiences
○Climate anxiety/ environmental issues/veganism
○Boundaries/assertiveness
○Self-development/ unlocking creativity
○Spirituality/existential questions​ plus religious trauma
○Depression
​○Life purpose and direction
○Identity issues including sexuality and gender
○Loneliness
​○Pregnancy/ birth- related issues
○Women's issues

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The Person-Centred Approach

​Counsellors are trained in different modalities, and this determines how they work with clients. My training is in the person-centred approach, which affirms that the client is the expert on their own life and experiences, and has within themselves the necessary resources for growth and change. The role of the counsellor is to journey alongside the client, listening with empathy and without judgement, offering reflections and observations to help them gain deeper insight. You can learn more about this approach in  my blog section.

​Testimonials

My counselling practice covers the following areas: Keele, Knutton, Silverdale, Alsager, Audley, Wolstanton, Talke, Madeley, Kidsgrove, Crewe, Sandbach, Nantwich, Betley, Penkhull, Hartshill, Trentham, Longton, Fenton, Stoke, Stone