Laura West

Laura West is a psychotherapist and counsellor with 19 years of healthcare experience. She draws on years of nursing work to help people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief and self-esteem challenges. Laura also supports those dealing with life changes and concerns linked to narcissism and relationship endings.

She moved into psychotherapy after a long nursing career, including work as a Macmillan Breast Cancer Specialist Practitioner. That background shaped a person-centred way of working and a steady, practical style. Laura completed a diploma in Psychotherapy and Counselling and holds NCPS as her listed credential.

Sessions focus on what the person needs right now. Conversations are used to make sense of feelings, identify unhelpful habits and try small, realistic changes. She blends client-centred listening with psychodynamic ideas about past patterns, and uses cognitive-behavioural and solution-focused tools when helpful.

Clients can expect clear, down-to-earth language and a calm approach. Laura aims to help people build coping skills, improve self-esteem and manage ongoing stresses. She supports exploration of grief, isolation, chronic illness concerns and life purpose in ways that link to everyday life.

Her aim is practical progress rather than labels. People who want steady support to work through painful feelings or to find new directions in life may find her approach useful. Before booking, confirm the current session options to make sure they fit your needs.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Client-Centred Therapy puts the person at the heart of sessions. The counsellor listens closely, reflects what they hear and follows the client's pace to help make sense of feelings and choices. This approach suits people who want a supportive, non-judgemental space to talk.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behaviour that keep problems going. Sessions often include straightforward practical exercises to try between meetings, which can help with anxiety, low mood and social fears.

Finding the right way to work is part of the process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, and will adapt methods as the work progresses. This is a collaborative decision rather than a one-size-fits-all prescription.

The biography does not list specific session formats here, so please confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when helpful. It can also make homework tasks or between-session practice simpler to arrange, as exercises can be shared and discussed in follow-up meetings.