Laura Arstall, BACP
Laura Arstall is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom.
- Stress & Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- +13 more
About Laura
Laura Arstall is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom. She holds BACP accreditation, and over the past five years she has supported people through a wide range of life difficulties. Sessions centre on the person sitting in front of her, with respect for pace and choice.
Her approach is flexible. Most of her work is person-centred, meaning the client leads the conversation and sets the agenda. When someone prefers a more directed, goal-focused style she can use solution-focused techniques to help find practical steps forward.
Background and approach
Laura has experience in different settings and offers remote and in-person sessions. She has helped people with stress, anxiety and depression, and with relationship and family issues. She also works with concerns such as grief, addiction, trauma and abuse, eating and body image difficulties, anger and low self-esteem.
Additional areas she has supported include adoption and foster care matters, attachment issues, neurodiversity such as ADHD and autism, and questions around gender and sexuality. She also assists people coping with life changes, compassion fatigue and commitment or communication problems. Her style is warm and non-judgemental.
She encourages people to find their own solutions and to build confidence. New clients start by completing a short questionnaire and then arrange sessions that suit their routine.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 392850 | June 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Laura works with
Everything Laura lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Depression
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family problems
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Laura lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Solution-focused therapy looks for practical steps and small changes that move a person towards their goals. It uses short-term questions and measures progress by what is different day to day. This method can be useful for people who want clear targets and quicker, actionable plans.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The counsellor will discuss preferences, goals and what has helped in the past, then suggest whether a person-centred or solution-focused path - or a mix of both - would suit best. That plan can be adjusted as therapy progresses.
Online work offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people use visual cues and longer conversations, while phone sessions can fit into a busy day and need less bandwidth. Live chat and text-based messaging allow brief check-ins, written reflections and support between calls. Together these options make it easier to fit counselling into everyday life.
Frequently asked
What issues does Laura focus on?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties as well as trauma, grief and addiction-related concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Sessions are usually person-centred so the client sets the pace and topics. Solution-focused techniques are available when people prefer clearer goals and steps.
What is her background and experience?
She has five years of experience working in a variety of settings and with diverse presenting issues.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She is based in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Costs vary depending on location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling sessions according to therapist availability.
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