Hi, I am Laura Stoops and I am a UK qualified integrative counsellor. This means that I am trained in using different types of counselling and can combine these to best support you. The types of counselling I use most are Person-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Psychodynamic Therapy. I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which ensures I work ethically.
I understand that opening up to someone can be difficult, especially as we don't know each other at the start. Please know that I will always be non-judgemental and supportive no matter the topic we are discussing.
I have supported clients with a range of areas including:
Anxiety | Depression | Relationships / relating to others | Grief / loss | Health worries | Ageing worries | Carer responsibilities | Future goals | Self-awareness
If you choose to work with me, I will aim to support you in the way that works best for you. I will always listen, try to understand what you are facing from your perspective, and together we can work on improving things for you.
I look forward to speaking to you.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Emptiness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #400007
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Laura Stoops. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Dr Stoops has helped me manage so many concurring issues and helped me centre to find clarity in all of them. She’s been a great support and a great listener throughout the last year. I thoroughly enjoy our sessions and it would have been a much more difficult year without them.
Written on Jan 06, 2025 after therapy with Laura for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and self esteem
Dr Stoops listens well and tailors each session to what I need from her each week. She also offers lots of additional support by messaging between sessions and providing me with helpful resources.
Written on Jan 03, 2025 after therapy with Laura for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and adhd
Dr Stoops is an amazing person with great insight. She makes me feel supported and understood. She has helped me work through a lot of challenges. I always leave her sessions feeling empowered and I highly recommend her to anyone seeking a compassionate and skilled therapist.
Written on Nov 29, 2024 after therapy with Laura for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I’ve been working with Dr.Stoops for only a short time, and I’m already so grateful for the progress we’re making together. From the very beginning, she made me feel comfortable and heard, creating a safe and supportive space where I could open up without hesitation.
Her empathetic and thoughtful approach helps me feel understood and validated, while her insights and guidance are already making a positive difference in my life. Each session leaves me feeling more hopeful and equipped to navigate challenges.
I truly value her kindness, patience, and professionalism, and I’m looking forward to continuing this journey with her. If you’re considering therapy, I can’t recommend Dr.Stoops enough!
Written on Nov 26, 2024 after therapy with Laura for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and self esteem
Dr Stoops is very understanding and offers a variety of approaches to change mindset and embed more positive thought processes. She’s really proactive with checking in and providing useful content too
Written on Nov 04, 2024 after therapy with Laura for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, and self esteem
Really happy to work with Dr Stoops ive been making amazing progress in a short space of time
Written on Aug 21, 2024 after therapy with Laura for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and intimacy-related issues