Dominic Lourie

Dominic Lourie is a counsellor with seven years' experience who approaches each person as an individual. He trained as a Person Centred counsellor and has worked across homeless hostels, the NHS, corporate settings and private practice. Dominic aims to meet people where they are and listen to their stories with care and respect.

Dominic prefers a straightforward, human way of working. Sessions focus on what matters now - stress, anxiety, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and life changes. He also supports people dealing with trauma, addiction, mood struggles such as depression and bipolar, ADHD, and concerns around self-esteem, body image and sexuality. Dominic names topics plainly and helps people make sense of them.

His background includes practical experience with complex life situations, including adoption and foster care, ageing issues, chronic illness, caregiver stress, and codependency. That variety shapes a flexible, non-judgemental style. He draws on therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy and Emotionally-Focused approaches to guide conversations.

Dominic works in line with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and brings a person-centred attitude to sessions. He aims to create an equal space where clients can talk through painful feelings and begin to make changes at their own pace.

People choosing to work with Dominic can expect candid conversation, steady listening and practical steps tailored to their life. He helps clients name priorities and try manageable ways to move forward.

How Dominic’s approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice what matters to them and take small steps towards those values while accepting difficult feelings. It can be useful for anxiety, stress and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships affect current patterns and can help when intimacy, abandonment or attachment issues are causing pain. Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s experience at the centre of the session, offering non-judgemental listening and support to help people find their own solutions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Dominic will discuss options with each person and try to match methods to their needs and preferences. He aims to make that decision together with the client rather than imposing a single way of working.

The original biography does not list specific online formats, so please confirm session options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they fit around work and family, reduce travel, and make it easier to have shorter check-ins when time is limited. Therapy online can also allow continuity for people living abroad, since international clients are accepted. Dominic's focus is on practical, compassionate conversation that can be adapted to your day-to-day life.