Laurie Falconer, BACP
Calm person-centred counselling for parents and carers
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- 4
- Registration
- BACP
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Grief
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Laurie
Laurie Falconer is a counsellor and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She offers a steady, non-judgemental presence for people who are feeling overwhelmed or uncertain about next steps in their lives. Laurie writes plainly and listens carefully so people can name what matters most to them.
She trained to an MSc level in Counselling and Psychotherapy with Distinction from the University of Strathclyde and has also qualified as a clinical counselling supervisor.
Background and approach
Laurie is currently studying Psychology with the Open University to keep her skills fresh and relevant. Laurie describes her work as person-centred, which means she treats the person, not just the problem. Sessions focus on understanding feelings, patterns, and values so clients can make choices that suit their lives.
Conversations move at the pace the client chooses and aim to build clarity and self-understanding. People contact Laurie for many reasons, including stress, anxiety, low mood, bereavement, life changes, self-esteem, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, addictions, and career worries. She meets individual needs by listening first and then helping clients decide what might help next.
Her session times vary because she splits her time between several counselling services. If a suitable time does not appear in the diary, she encourages people to get in touch so she can try to accommodate them. Getting started is straightforward and begins with a short matching questionnaire followed by scheduling.
What Laurie works with
Everything Laurie lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Laurie helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
Person-centred care and online therapy options
Laurie works primarily from a person-centred perspective. This approach prioritises the client’s own experience, listening closely and reflecting feelings and values so people can gain clearer insight and make choices that suit their life. It is often used for anxiety, low mood, grief, parenting concerns and life transitions because it helps people find their own solutions.Alongside that core stance she draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to support practical change. For example, she may introduce stress-management strategies such as breathing or grounding exercises to reduce immediate overwhelm. She can also help clients notice unhelpful patterns and try small experiments in thinking or behaviour to test new ways of coping.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Laurie discusses goals, preferences and what has or has not helped in the past, then suggests options. Clients and therapist decide collaboratively which methods and session formats feel most useful.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation when that helps, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits shorter check-ins, and messaging lets people write when that fits their day. These options aim to make therapy easier to fit around family life and work commitments, and to provide flexible ways to stay connected between sessions.
Questions people ask about Laurie
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
Laurie works with issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, parenting concerns, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and family difficulties, eating concerns, anger, career questions, compassion fatigue and ADHD.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a person-centred approach, focusing on listening and supporting each person to make sense of their feelings and choices. Sessions are paced by the client and aim to build understanding and clarity.
What professional background does she have?
Laurie holds an MSc in Counselling and Psychotherapy with Distinction from the University of Strathclyde and has recently qualified as a clinical counselling supervisor. She is also studying Psychology with the Open University.
Which professional registration applies to her?
She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, recorded as BACP.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Laurie offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time; costs vary with location and therapist availability.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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