Laura Arstall, BACP

Laura Arstall is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom. She trained on a Level 7 BACP accredited course and holds membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Her approach begins by following the client’s pace and priorities so people decide what to talk about and when to do it.

In sessions she draws on Person Centred methods. That means the conversation is led by the person attending and the therapist listens without pushing topics. Some people prefer a more directed, goal-oriented style; she can also use Solution-Focused Therapy when that better fits a person’s aims.

Laura has around five years’ experience working in multiple settings. She has supported people with stress, anxiety and depression, and with relationship and family concerns. She has also worked with issues such as trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, eating and anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.

Additional areas she focuses on include abandonment, adoption and foster care, attachment issues, neurodiversity such as autism and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, body image and codependency. She also lists gender dysphoria, LGBT concerns, and work around alternative sexual cultures and kink.

Her manner is described as warm and friendly, with an emphasis on helping people feel empowered. Prospective clients can use the Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

How these approaches work in online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person and their experience. The therapist listens, reflects what they hear, and follows the person's lead. This approach can help with issues like anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship concerns and coping with life changes.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on practical steps and small changes. Sessions look at what a person wants to achieve and build on what is already working. This is useful for people who want clearer short-term goals or faster, action-oriented progress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels comfortable, then suggest either a Person Centred way, a Solution-Focused way, or a blend. Decisions are made together and can change as needs evolve.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions around everyday life and cutting travel time. Online work can make it easier to have shorter check-ins when time is limited, or to meet from a quieter place without needing to leave home. The biography notes experience working remotely and in person, but it does not list specific session formats here, so please confirm current options before booking.