Laura Kirk

• Somatic methods
• Trauma-focused work
• Bereavement support

About Laura

Laura Kirk works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem and many life changes using somatic and trauma-focused ways of working and a client-centred stance. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has three years of clinical experience in therapy, plus many more years in mental health support roles.

Laura describes a way of working that pays attention to feelings held in the body. She may use somatic and energetic methods alongside gestalt-informed practices to notice physical sensations and link them to emotions and memories. That can help identify reactions that started with past events and make them easier to work with in the present.

Her approach values the client’s own knowledge of their experience. Sessions focus on building trust and openness so people can name blocks and recognise their strengths. The aim is to increase awareness and support practical steps towards change rather than handing out ready-made answers.

Laura has additional experience with bereavement, perimenopause and menopause changes, neurodiversity including ADHD and autism, dyslexia, and LGBTQ+ issues. She also lists work with parenting concerns, compassion fatigue, relationship and family problems, chronic illness and end-of-life issues.

Sessions are offered in English and take place in the United Kingdom. Laura uses a client-centred style combined with somatic and trauma-focused techniques to help people manage strong emotions, improve self-regulation and work through difficult memories.

How her approaches translate to online counselling

Laura combines client-centred work, somatic awareness and trauma-focused techniques to help with stress, anxiety, bereavement and trauma-related problems. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so people can explore their feelings and priorities. Somatic Therapy pays attention to bodily sensations and how they relate to emotion, which can help with grounding and regulating intense states. Trauma-Focused Therapy involves gentle processing of difficult memories and the reactions they trigger.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Laura will work collaboratively to decide which approach or combination fits best for the person’s needs, goals and preferences. That choice is reviewed as therapy progresses so sessions remain relevant and practical.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm the available options before booking. Many people find online counselling helps fit sessions into a busy week and reduces travel time. Online sessions can make it easier to arrange shorter check-ins, quieter scheduling around work or appointments, or to join from a place with fewer interruptions, helping therapy fit into everyday life rather than requiring large changes to routines.

Topics Laura lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Parenting issues
• Self-esteem
• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Sleeping disorders
• Anger management
• Career difficulties
• Depression
• Coping with life changes
• Compassion fatigue
• ADHD
• Abandonment
• Adoption and foster care
• Aging and geriatric issues
• Attachment issues
• Autism and Asperger Syndrome
• Cancer
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Chronic pain, illness, and disability
• Communication problems
• Dissociation
• Divorce and separation
• Family problems
• Guilt and shame
• Hospice and end-of-life counselling
• Intellectual disability
• Isolation and loneliness
• Life purpose
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Pregnancy and childbirth
• Self-love
• Sexuality
• Quitting smoking or vaping
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Visually impaired
• Women's issues
• Workplace issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Somatic Therapy
• Trauma-Focused Therapy

Questions about Laura

Does she work with anxiety and stress?

Yes. She lists anxiety and stress among her main areas of work and uses client-centred and somatic methods to help manage symptoms.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She works in a client-centred way and combines somatic therapy with trauma-focused techniques to explore feelings in the body and process difficult experiences.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has three years of clinical experience as a psychotherapist and additional experience working in mental health support roles over a longer period.

Is she accredited and where does she practise?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.

Do sessions take place in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can I work with her from another country?

She does not take clients outside the United Kingdom; sessions are offered within the United Kingdom only.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start counselling with her?

Select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.