Counsellor profile
Laurel Deegan, BACP
United Kingdom
Counsellor - Anxiety and Relationships
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- Credentials
- BACP
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom / 396914
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- United Kingdom
About
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Client-Centred approach
- Mindfulness and CBT
About Laurel
Laurel Deegan is a counsellor and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with five years of practice in the United Kingdom. She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem and LGBT concerns. She also lists codependency, attachment issues and other related struggles among her focus areas.
Laurel uses an integrative approach. That means she blends different methods to suit each person rather than using only one style. Much of her work comes from a client-centred place where the person’s experience shapes the pace and emphasis of sessions.
A central aim in her work is helping people build awareness. She helps people look at their past, their connections with others, and how those patterns affect present choices. That often includes noticing people-pleasing habits, trouble saying no, or losing a sense of self around other people.
Practical tools are part of sessions. Laurel draws on cognitive behavioural techniques to spot unhelpful thinking and on mindfulness to steady attention. Attachment-based ideas are used to talk about patterns in relationships and how they started.
Sessions are conversational and focused on what the person wants to change. Laurel helps people try out different ways of relating and responding, and she checks in about what is most useful. If someone is unsure about where to begin, she uses simple questions and short tasks to get started.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice thoughts and feelings without getting ruled by them and to commit to actions that match their values. It can help when someone is stuck avoiding difficult feelings or unsure what matters most. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and how those early or current bonds affect trust, closeness and boundary-setting. It can be useful for people who keep repeating the same relationship patterns or struggle with people-pleasing.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the person about their goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before. They will experiment together with different tools and check in regularly to see what feels most helpful.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a day, cut travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let someone use quieter surroundings or phone-only contact if they prefer not to be on camera. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt ACT, attachment ideas and client-centred ways to suit online sessions, focusing on practical steps and small experiments that carry into everyday life.
Areas of focus
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Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Laurel work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, low self-esteem and LGBT topics. The profile also lists codependency and attachment issues among her focus areas.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She takes an integrative, client-centred approach. That means she mixes methods such as ACT, CBT, mindfulness and attachment ideas based on what the person needs.
How long has she been practicing?
She has five years of experience working as a counsellor in the United Kingdom.
What professional credential does she hold?
She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are offered in English and focused on people in the United Kingdom.
Which session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much does it cost to see her?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.