Laura Arstall , BACP

Laura Arstall is a UK-based counsellor who works from a person-centred perspective, placing the client at the heart of each session and responding to the topics they bring. She creates a space where clients lead the conversation and explores issues at their own pace, while remaining ready to adopt a more directive, solution-focused style when clients prefer practical, goal-oriented work.

Laura trained on a level 7 BACP-accredited course and is a registered member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - holding registration number 00948037. Her membership reflects postgraduate level training and adherence to professional standards in counselling practice.

Across five years of practice, she has supported individuals, couples and families in a variety of settings, offering both remote and in-person work. Her experience covers a wide range of presenting concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, eating and body-image issues, anger, low self-esteem, neurodiversity such as ADHD and autism, and identity and gender-related questions.

Laura values warmth, empathy and nonjudgemental support, encouraging clients to build their own strengths and resources. She is experienced working with parents to improve support for children and with people navigating complex life changes. She works with international clients, and at this time she is not currently accepting new clients.

Therapeutic approaches and online care with Laura Arstall

Laura primarily works using Client-Centered Therapy and can offer Solution-Focused Therapy when clients prefer a more directive approach. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening and supporting clients to explore what matters most to them, which can help with anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties and many life transitions. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on identifying practical steps and strengths to create change quickly, making it useful for clients seeking clear goals and tangible progress.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Laura will discuss preferences, goals and needs with each person and tailor her style accordingly, combining person-centred listening with solution-focused techniques when that best serves the client's aims.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These formats make it easier to access support from home or while traveling, accommodate differing energy levels and allow ongoing contact in ways that suit each client and their life circumstances.