Laura Craven, BACP, NCPS

Laura draws on integrative, evidence-based techniques that combine talking therapy with practical tools. One approach uses guided conversations and psychoeducation to help people understand stress and anxiety, showing how thoughts and bodily reactions connect and what to try to feel steadier. Another approach blends talking with creative tasks such as journalling and simple mindfulness exercises to build everyday coping skills and manage strong emotions. These methods are helpful for grief, trauma responses and ongoing worry.

Finding the right mix is a joint process. The therapist will discuss options with the person and adapt methods to their goals, preferences and life circumstances. Sessions begin by building trust, then test small changes and tools to see what helps most, adjusting as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging to provide flexibility. Video lets people use visual cues for deeper conversation, phone works well when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. This range makes it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel while keeping the approach practical and goal-focused.