Dr. Laura Stoops, BACP, NCPS
Calm, practical counselling for stressed parents
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- 4
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Laura
Dr. Laura Stoops helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, parenting pressures and life changes. She also supports those coping with grief, relationship difficulties, addiction and problems with sleeping or eating.
Many people come because they feel stuck, overwhelmed or unsure how to move forward. Laura keeps things straightforward and calm in sessions. She listens first and works at the client’s pace.
She aims to be non-judgemental and to create a space where difficult topics can be talked about without rush.
Background and approach
Her work draws on several counselling styles. She uses client-centred techniques to follow what matters most to the client. Cognitive behavioural methods help break unhelpful thoughts and habits.
Psychodynamic ideas are used to notice repeated patterns from the past that affect life now. Laura is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and also holds NCPS. She has four years of professional experience working with adults across a wide range of concerns, including ADHD, trauma and caring responsibilities.
In practical terms she focuses on bringing small, manageable changes. Sessions involve plain conversation, reflection and simple exercises you can try between meetings. The aim is to help people find clearer choices and feel steadier day to day.
What Laura works with
Everything Laura lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Laura helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Intimacy-related issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Emptiness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Laura lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches and online support
Client-centred therapy focuses on the client's own priorities. The counsellor listens closely, reflects what she hears and helps the client discover their own solutions. This approach works well for people who want a supportive space to make sense of their feelings.Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. Sessions include simple exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and build new habits, which can help with anxiety, low mood and sleep problems.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and tailor the mix of methods to the client's goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as progress is reviewed.
Online therapy offers flexibility in how people meet. Video calls allow face-to-face discussion, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits shorter check-ins and text messaging works well for ongoing reflections between sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare or health needs while keeping the focus on practical change and emotional support.
Questions people ask about Laura
What issues can I bring to therapy?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, trauma, addictions and many related worries.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Sessions are quiet and straightforward. She listens first, follows what matters most to the client and uses practical steps alongside reflective conversation.
What background does she have?
She has four years of professional experience working with adults on issues such as ADHD, trauma, caregiving stress and ageing worries.
Which credentials and location are listed?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and holds NCPS. Her practice is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
How are sessions delivered online?
Sessions can be by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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