About Laurel
Laurel Deegan is a counsellor and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She works with people facing anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem and relationship concerns. Laurel also supports clients exploring identity and sexuality, including LGBT matters.
Laurel uses an integrative, person-centred approach. She combines several ways of working to suit what each person brings to sessions. That means practical tools like thought work and mindfulness alongside attention to how relationships shape feelings.
Background and approach
She helps people build plain awareness of their history and patterns. That can include looking at attachment and how it influences closeness and trust. It can also mean learning small skills to manage overwhelm, intrusive thoughts or seasonal lows.
Laurel aims to make the room a place where people can find more of themselves. Conversations are collaborative and paced to suit each person. She focuses on clear, doable steps rather than jargon-filled explanations.
Her background includes five years of counselling experience and registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Laurel practices in the United Kingdom and offers help in English. To begin, readers can follow the site process to match with her and arrange sessions according to availability.
What Laurel works with
Everything Laurel lists, in their own terms. LGBT is the reason Laurel is listed here; the rest shows what else Laurel works with.
- Stress, 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
Approaches Laurel lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Laurel's approaches translate to online counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting pushed around by them. It uses values-based action to help people make small, meaningful changes that match what matters to them. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current connections and helps people recognise and shift repeating cycles that cause pain. Client-Centred Therapy puts the person at the heart of the work, with the counsellor offering empathy and support while the client leads the pace and focus of sessions.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Laurel will talk through what feels most useful, try out methods in session, and adjust based on goals and preferences. This collaborative process helps tailor techniques so they fit the individual's needs rather than forcing a single method.
If you are considering online counselling, check the session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Discussing practical arrangements can also help choose quieter times, manage camera use or select a simpler audio session if that suits day-to-day life.
Questions people ask about Laurel
What concerns does Laurel commonly help with?
She works with anxiety, stress, depression, low self-esteem and relationship issues, and also supports people exploring identity and sexuality including LGBT matters.
What is Laurel's style of therapy?
She offers an integrative, person-centred way of working, blending practical techniques and reflective conversation to meet individual needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Laurel has five years of counselling experience working with a range of emotional and identity concerns.
What credential does Laurel hold and where is she based?
She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with Laurel?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions charged and what about cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start sessions with Laurel?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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