Laurel Deegan, BACP

Laurel Deegan is a counsellor who aims to help people feeling stressed, anxious, low in confidence, or unsure about identity and relationships. She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and she presents her work in a straightforward, person-centred way.

She uses short, clear conversations to help clients notice patterns from their past and present. Laurel helps people name feelings and decisions that feel stuck, so they can make small, practical changes. Sessions focus on what matters to the person in front of her rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.

Laurel draws on several approaches and blends them to suit each person. You might work on noticing unhelpful thoughts, practising mindful choices, or looking at how early relationships shape current difficulties. The therapy is collaborative - she listens and adapts based on what is useful for you.

Her experience includes work with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, LGBT issues, self-esteem and related difficulties such as attachment issues, codependency and obsessive thoughts. She also supports people working through questions about gender, sexuality and life purpose.

Sessions are designed to help people feel more aware, more whole and more able to make choices that fit their values. If you want straightforward conversational support that blends different methods, this is what Laurel offers.

How her approaches work in online counselling

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice their values and take small steps towards them while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and uncertainty about life direction. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical activities, which can reduce worry and improve mood through changes in thinking and behaviour.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Laurel will discuss goals, try different ways of working, and adjust methods based on what feels useful. That collaborative process helps tailor sessions to your needs rather than following one fixed method.

If you are considering online therapy, check the available session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caring responsibilities or study. They can also allow shorter check-ins, reduce travel time, and let people join from a place with quieter surroundings or lower bandwidth needs. Registered and accredited professionals can adapt activities like mindfulness exercises or thought‑record work to suit remote appointments, helping therapy fit into everyday life without promising a specific format.