Laurel Deegan

• Stress
• CBT
• Mindfulness

About Laurel

Laurel Deegan works with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship concerns and LGBT issues using an integrative, person-centred approach. She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has five years' experience.

Laurel brings different therapeutic methods together to match what each person needs. She starts from a client-centred place and works alongside people rather than imposing a single way of working. Sessions focus on increasing awareness of past experiences, relationships and current patterns.

She helps people who find it hard to recognise or express parts of themselves. That can include questions of identity, gender dysphoria and sexuality, or struggles around self-love, guilt and shame. She also addresses issues such as attachment concerns, codependency, communication problems and commitment worries.

Laurel has worked with people affected by obsessive thoughts and compulsions, seasonal mood changes, self-harm and the stresses related to military service. She also supports those exploring life purpose and dealing with family problems and bereavement-related feelings.

Her way of working combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based and Client-Centred approaches with mindfulness practices. Sessions aim to build clearer self-understanding, improve daily coping and find practical steps that fit each person’s life.

Laurel specialises in English-language counselling and practices in the United Kingdom. She uses her five years of professional experience to work collaboratively with people who want clearer thinking and steadier emotional responses.

How Laurel uses therapeutic methods in online counselling

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without being driven by them, and then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood and for people trying to make changes in their life. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and trying practical experiments to shift behaviour and mood. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression and obsessive thinking. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how past relationships affect current connections and self‑view, helping with attachment concerns and communication difficulties.

Finding the best approach is part of the work. Laurel will discuss options and collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, preferences and day-to-day life. That choice can change over time as understanding grows.

Confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify them here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people choose sessions that suit their energy levels, such as audio-only for less screen time or video when visual connection helps the work.

Topics Laurel lists

• Stress and anxiety
• LGBT
• Relationship issues
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Attachment issues
• Autism and Asperger Syndrome
• Codependency
• Commitment issues
• Communication problems
• Family problems
• Gender dysphoria
• Guilt and shame
• Life purpose
• Veteran and armed forces issues
• Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Sexuality
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Workplace issues
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Attachment-Based Therapy
• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Mindfulness Therapy

Questions about Laurel

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety is listed among the main concerns she works with, and she uses approaches such as CBT and ACT to address anxious thoughts and behaviours.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She works integratively from a person-centred place, combining Client-Centred Therapy with CBT, ACT, Attachment-Based work and mindfulness techniques.

How much experience does she have?

She has five years' experience as a counsellor and is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Where is she based?

She practises in the United Kingdom and her professional registration is with the BACP.

What languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

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?

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