Laura Ward, BACP
BACP-credentialed therapist for relationships and wellbeing
- Anxiety and depression support
- Family and parenting help
- Online sessions available
About Laura Ward
Laura Ward is a UK-credentialed therapist with three years of professional experience and BACP accreditation - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She works from a belief that life’s ups and downs can leave people feeling stuck, and she supports clients to heal, experience change, and explore their challenges at a comfortable pace.
She has experience helping people with motivation, self-esteem, and confidence, and offers particular support for those affected by emotional abuse, struggles with self-worth, depression, anxiety, connection and identity concerns. Her work also helps clients to recognise how distressing life events and generational patterns shape thoughts and perceptions, and to navigate the grief cycle that follows loss.
Laura has worked with many children and families on the autism and ADHD spectrum, bringing a warm and deeply empathic style and aiming to meet people where they are. She strives to maintain a non-judgemental, supportive space in which clients can explore thoughts, emotions and experiences.
Her goal in sessions is to nurture self-awareness, build resilience and encourage steps toward a more authentic self. She frames clients as the experts of their own stories and collaborates with them to foster self-compassion and lasting change. Laura welcomes the courage it takes to begin therapy and looks forward to supporting each person on their path to greater well-being and fulfilment. She reminds clients that they are not alone in this.
She has experience helping people with motivation, self-esteem, and confidence, and offers particular support for those affected by emotional abuse, struggles with self-worth, depression, anxiety, connection and identity concerns. Her work also helps clients to recognise how distressing life events and generational patterns shape thoughts and perceptions, and to navigate the grief cycle that follows loss.
Laura has worked with many children and families on the autism and ADHD spectrum, bringing a warm and deeply empathic style and aiming to meet people where they are. She strives to maintain a non-judgemental, supportive space in which clients can explore thoughts, emotions and experiences.
Her goal in sessions is to nurture self-awareness, build resilience and encourage steps toward a more authentic self. She frames clients as the experts of their own stories and collaborates with them to foster self-compassion and lasting change. Laura welcomes the courage it takes to begin therapy and looks forward to supporting each person on their path to greater well-being and fulfilment. She reminds clients that they are not alone in this.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Trauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Laura Ward have?
Laura Ward has three years of professional experience.
Is Laura Ward a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds BACP accreditation. No additional license details were provided.
In which languages does Laura Ward provide therapy?
Laura Ward provides therapy in English.
Where is Laura Ward located?
Laura Ward is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Laura Ward as my therapist?
You can work with Laura Ward through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Laura Ward work with international clients?
Yes, Laura Ward works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Laura Ward cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support
Laura uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, non-judgemental environment in which people lead the pace of their own work - this approach helps with self-esteem, identity concerns and building a stronger sense of self. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify and shift unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and can be particularly useful for anxiety, depression and coping with stressful situations. Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on understanding and reshaping emotional responses within relationships, supporting people who are navigating attachment, connection and communication challenges.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Laura works collaboratively with each person to determine the best fit based on their needs, goals and preferences. She draws on these methods and tailors them to the individual rather than applying a fixed model.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and short or ongoing exchanges can be managed through live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to access regular support around work, family or life changes, and they allow therapists and licensed professionals to adapt care to each person’s circumstances.