Laura-Anne Mervyn, BACP

Laura-Anne Mervyn welcomes people looking for support with stress, anxiety, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, and difficulties with sleep or eating. She also helps people facing life changes, addictions, ADHD and career concerns. Her practice emphasises practical, people-focused conversations aimed at making small, useful changes.

She uses a client-centred approach that treats each person as the expert in their own life. Sessions start by hearing the story and identifying what matters most to the client. The counsellor then works alongside the person to set realistic, manageable goals and to notice strengths that can help in daily life.

Her background includes nine years of professional experience in the United Kingdom, including work with clients who have chronic health issues and with people dealing with family and school-related challenges. Her BACP credential is listed as part of her professional standing.

Sessions are practical and down-to-earth. Conversations focus on clear steps, coping techniques and building on what already works. The aim is to help clients feel steadier and better able to manage their day-to-day responsibilities.

People who are nervous about starting therapy will find an atmosphere that is calm and respectful. The counsellor encourages gradual progress and checks in about what helps, adjusting the work as needed. To begin, readers are invited to follow the service's sign-up process and match with her according to availability.

How client-centred work translates to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy places the person at the heart of the work by focusing on their experiences, values and choices. In practice this means the counsellor listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps the person identify their own next steps; this approach is useful for worries such as anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties and grief.

Working online with a client-centred focus still centres the client's priorities. The counsellor will talk with the person about their goals and preferences, and together they will decide which ways of working feel most helpful. This is a collaborative process and may evolve as the work progresses.

The practical benefits of online sessions can include easier fit with daily life, reduced travel time and the ability to attend from different locations. Because the original biography does not specify which session formats are offered, confirm current options before booking so you know what is available. Registered or accredited professionals aim to make sessions accessible and to adapt pacing and structure to suit each person's needs.