- Grief and bereavement
- Stress and anxiety
- Client-centred care
About Laura-Anne
Laura-Anne Mervyn is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief and life changes. She supports those facing trauma, family conflict and coping with loss. She also works with people dealing with addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, self-esteem and career stress. Laura-Anne holds BACP accreditation and brings nine years of professional experience to her practice.
She believes people are the experts in their own lives and draws on their strengths during sessions. Conversations focus on what feels most pressing to the individual and on small, practical steps to make everyday life easier. Sessions are straightforward and respectful, with the counsellor offering listening, reflection and gentle guidance.
Her background includes working with people affected by chronic health conditions, family issues and school-related counselling. This has shaped a practical approach to problems such as caregiving stress, changes in life roles and long-term illness. She pays attention to how these pressures affect mood, sleep and daily routines.
Client-Centred Therapy is central to her work, which means the person’s priorities lead the way. The aim is to build trust, explore what matters and try different ways of coping. Sessions can include talking through feelings, reflecting on patterns and testing out new behaviours.
Laura-Anne welcomes conversations about a wide range of concerns including ADHD, bipolar, eating and sleeping difficulties, intimacy issues, and compassion fatigue. She accepts clients from the UK and internationally and tailors support to each person’s needs.
She believes people are the experts in their own lives and draws on their strengths during sessions. Conversations focus on what feels most pressing to the individual and on small, practical steps to make everyday life easier. Sessions are straightforward and respectful, with the counsellor offering listening, reflection and gentle guidance.
Her background includes working with people affected by chronic health conditions, family issues and school-related counselling. This has shaped a practical approach to problems such as caregiving stress, changes in life roles and long-term illness. She pays attention to how these pressures affect mood, sleep and daily routines.
Client-Centred Therapy is central to her work, which means the person’s priorities lead the way. The aim is to build trust, explore what matters and try different ways of coping. Sessions can include talking through feelings, reflecting on patterns and testing out new behaviours.
Laura-Anne welcomes conversations about a wide range of concerns including ADHD, bipolar, eating and sleeping difficulties, intimacy issues, and compassion fatigue. She accepts clients from the UK and internationally and tailors support to each person’s needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered Therapy
Experience
9+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English
How client-centred work adapts to online therapy
Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s concerns and strengths at the heart of every session. It focuses on listening, empathy and helping people find their own solutions. This approach can help with grief, anxiety, relationship difficulties and coping with life changes by letting the person set the pace and topics.The therapist’s role is to reflect, ask gentle questions and support personal insight rather than direct or instruct. That makes it easy to adapt the same style to different ways of meeting online or by other means. Together the person and counsellor decide which approach and pace suit the current problem and goals.
Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions around work, caregiving and travel, and reducing the time taken to attend appointments. Online sessions can make it easier to have shorter check-ins, avoid travel in bad weather or fit meetings into a lunch break. Because the biography does not list specific formats, confirm the available session types before booking so you know what to expect.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, trauma and family conflict, plus issues like addiction, relationship and intimacy concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a Client-Centred Therapy approach, focusing on the person’s priorities and strengths while offering listening and reflective feedback.
How long has she been practising?
She has nine years of professional experience working with clients in a range of settings including support for chronic conditions and school counselling.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is listed with BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.