Laura-Anne Mervyn

Laura-Anne Mervyn is a counsellor with nine years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, trauma and abuse, or major life changes. She also supports those dealing with relationship and intimacy difficulties, addictions, sleep and eating issues, and concerns related to ADHD and bipolar disorder.

She centres sessions on the person in front of her and works from a client-centred approach. That means she listens first, follows what matters to the client, and helps people find their own solutions. Sessions move at a pace set by the client and focus on practical ways to manage problems day to day.

Her background includes work with people who have chronic health conditions and family tensions, as well as experience in school counselling. This range of experience means she is used to helping people handle change and loss, and supporting carers and those facing long-term health challenges.

She holds BACP registration, which is shown as BACP in her profile. She offers therapy in English and accepts clients from outside the United Kingdom. If you are thinking about counselling, she asks for a short description of your situation so she can match her approach to your needs.

Starting involves a brief online matching questionnaire and then scheduling a session. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, and costs vary with location and the therapist's availability.

How client-centred work transfers to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening closely and following the client's priorities. The counsellor creates space for people to speak about what matters most and helps them clarify choices and build on their strengths. This approach suits worries such as anxiety, grief, relationship concerns, and coping with life changes.

Findings from sessions are used to shape practical steps for day-to-day life. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide which ways of working feel most useful. Together they review what helps and adjust the approach to match goals and preferences rather than imposing a fixed plan.

If you are considering online therapy, check the available session options before booking so you know how sessions are arranged. Many people find remote appointments easier to fit around work, school and caregiving commitments, or helpful when mobility or chronic health issues make travel difficult. Others prefer shorter check-ins by phone when time or bandwidth is limited. Confirm the exact session formats with the therapist when you schedule so sessions can be matched to your needs and daily routines.