Laura Kirk

Laura Kirk is an MBACP-registered psychotherapist based in the United Kingdom, with 3 years of clinical experience and 15 years of work in the mental health field as a support worker. She is registered with the MBACP (Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy).

Laura describes herself as spiritual but not religious and includes somatic and energetic approaches using Gestalt methods in her practice. She works with bodily sensations to access underlying emotions and present-moment experiences that may be connected to trauma, then supports clients in processing those feelings and noticing how they shape reactions. Part of her approach is helping regulate the body toward a calmer state through developing self-awareness.

Working within a therapeutic relationship founded on trust, openness and awareness, Laura helps clients address the struggles that keep them from being their best selves and brings attention to any blocks that may be holding them back.

She is neurodivergent and has particular experience with trauma, anxiety, bereavement, isolation, perimenopause and menopause, and the changes women experience. Laura also supports people dealing with low self-esteem and confidence issues, ADHD, autism, dyslexia and those who identify as LGBTQ+.

Laura believes clients are the experts on their own experience. Her role is not to provide all the answers but to foster self-awareness, help identify strengths, and bring those strengths into clear view. Clients remain in control of their journey while she offers steadiness and support throughout the process.

She recognises that starting therapy can feel daunting, and believes a healthy therapeutic relationship can be the beginning of meaningful growth and insight. For therapy to be most effective, Laura asks that clients come prepared to engage in the work within a safe environment.

Clients can expect an empathic, compassionate, non-judgmental, authentic and grounded therapist. At the same time she will gently challenge instances of incongruence between what she observes and what is expressed, to promote growth. She looks forward to the pleasure of working with clients on their unique journeys.