You've spent years trying to make yourself smaller to fit in.

Masking parts of yourself. Overthinking everything. Feeling too much, not enough, or somehow different from everyone around you.

Perhaps you're exhausted from trying to be the version of yourself you think you should be.

I'm Laura and I'll help you discover that you make sense—not despite your experiences, but because of them. Together, we'll explore what's shaped you with curiosity and compassion, so you can stop asking what's wrong with you and start feeling like enough, exactly as you are.

Hi, I’m Laura

I’m a Counsellor offering online psychotherapy and counselling to adults across the UK.

Many of us grow up believing there's something wrong with us because of the ways we've had to adapt, cope or survive. This can leave us living with anxiety, self-doubt or feeling disconnected from ourselves.

But our thoughts, emotions and behaviours rarely appear out of nowhere—they make sense in the context of our experiences.

When your experiences begin to make sense, it's easier to stop blaming yourself. You can start to trust yourself more, recognise your needs, develop healthier boundaries and create a life that feels more like your own.

My work is rooted in integrative counselling and informed by evidence-based psychological research, neuroscience, trauma-informed practice, and LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent-affirming therapeutic approaches.

Together, we’ll create therapy that's collaborative, compassionate and tailored to who you are.

Which sounds like you?

  • I'm LGBTQ+ and I want to work with a therapist who understands

    Whether you're exploring your identity, navigating relationships, or simply looking for a therapist who understands, this is a space where you don't have to explain or edit who you are.

    A place where all parts of you are welcome.

  • I'm Neurodivergent and I want a counsellor who won't judge me

    You may have spent years wondering why life feels harder than it seems to for everyone else. Together we'll explore your experiences in a way that honours how your mind works.

    Because you make sense.

  • I often feel anxious, overwhelmed or struggle with people pleasing

    When you're constantly managing everyone else's needs, it's easy to lose sight of your own. Therapy can help you find a gentler way of living.

    A place to discover that you matter too.

Not sure which feels like the best fit?

That's completely okay. We can talk it through together during a free consultation, and decide what feels right for you.

  • "Laura created a space of deep emotional safety, compassion, and consistency that allowed me to explore difficult truths without fear. Her ability to see beneath the surface, gently challenge when needed, and hold space without judgment made our sessions not only healing but transformative. She helped me re-frame my inner narrative, recognise patterns, and reconnect with a version of myself that feels grounded and whole."

    —Lindsay

  • "Laura creates such a safe and welcoming space in counselling with a genuinely warm and attentive approach. I always felt truly heard and supported and I would absolutely recommend her to anyone seeking a compassionate and caring professional in a space without judgement, especially for those in the LGBTQ+ community."

    —Maria

  • "Not only is Laura a very kind and understanding therapist, she is also well-informed. She has created a very healthy environment, one that allowed me approach her on all sorts of things troubling me and has found no issue adapting to the situation at hand. The sessions have also been insightful for my ADHD as she shared her breadth of knowledge and experience on neuro-divergence, all in a very productive manner."

    —David

  • "Over the time that Laura and I worked together I felt that I could bring anything to Laura. We spoke about current issues and more long term problems that I had. I could see clear and continued improvement throughout this time and honestly feel like I wouldn't be where I am in my life currently without the help of counselling."

    —Faye

How can counselling help? Find out more…

I’m committed to making therapy accessible for clients with disabilities and/or who are neurodiverse and will collaborate with you to adapt how we work so our sessions are safe and accessible.

I work with people of all genders and respect your chosen name, pronouns and expression of your gender identity.

I am committed to working in a culturally sensitive and inclusive way. This includes acknowledging the impact systemic racism, inequality and exclusion have on mental health, especially for people from the global majority, the LGBTQIA+ community and people with disabilities. And I am committed to the process of learning, as well as unlearning, beliefs and values informed by, but not limited to, racism, queerphobia, ageism and ableism.

Above all, I aim to provide you with a safe place where we can explore all the facets of your identity that make you uniquely you, including your race, gender, sexuality and disability.

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If you’d like to find out more, I offer free 15 minute phone consultations. Email me at laura@laurasimmondstherapy.uk or call 07776573425 and we’ll arrange a time to talk.