Counselling in Birmingham:
integrative and holistic therapy

Trauma informed, identity affirming integrative psychotherapeutic counselling and therapy in Birmingham

A holistic, neuroaffirming approach that honours each person's unique experiences, supporting trauma processing through work with the mind, body and nervous system, while being grounded in equity, equality and social justice.

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I’m Laura (she / her)

Thank you for being here, where I’m sharing everything you need to know about my counselling, therapy and trauma work, Birmingham, UK.

As well as in person therapy, I offer: online therapy, you can find more details online therapy, nature-based therapy and psycho-spiritual therapy

My own therapy journey started as a client. Exploring my challenges in safe and affirming spaces has helped me to live a more connected life. I’ve also had experiences with mental health support that didn’t feel so safely held, so it’s important to me that the space I offer is underpinned by trauma-informed-practice and holistic psychotherapy approaches that work with the mind, body and the whole self.

The types of therapy I integrate into my work include psychodynamic approaches, humanistic approaches and somatic trauma work, alongside neuroscience based approaches.

I believe in the the practical aspects of therapy and building tools and resources that you can use outside of the therapy room. This includes supporting you to connect with, and process, what might be happening in your body and nervous system, as well as exploring your experiences through talk therapy approaches.

While I’ll happily work with anyone who feels drawn to my approach, I specialise in supporting neurodivergent clients. Being AuDHD myself means that I bring lived experience of navigating the world through a neurodivergent lens.

My practice is LGBTQIA+ affirming, disability affirming, neurodiversity affirming, anti-racist and fat-positive.

If you’re wondering whether I am the right fit for you, this post shares more details about my approach as a therapist.

“After multiple attempts of therapy, Laura is the first person who has made me feel seen, understood, and valued. She shows real humanity and compassion, bringing a wealth of knowledge and skills yet without pushing an agenda. I have been supported by her through some life-changing epiphanies as well as some challenging lows. She is particularly capable with helping to manage triggers and overwhelming feelings which means it feels finally safe to talk to her about some of the heavier things I’ve been carrying. As someone who has worked in mental health for around 8 years myself, I can say that I wholeheartedly believe the mental health system would be better off if we had more Lauras in them”

- Oliver

What you might want to explore
in our sessions

I offer long term and short term counselling and therapy online. Sessions are available weekly or fortnightly. Some of the things you might want to explore could include:

  • grief

  • autism, adhd or other neurodivergent experiences

  • stress

  • spirituality or religon

  • life transitions

  • relationships, relationship patterns and relationship dynamics

  • depression and low mood

  • anxiety and anxiety disorders

  • trauma

  • identity

  • pain, chronic illness and other health issues

  • menopause

Outside of counselling, I’m a meditation teacher, a space holder and nature therapy facilitator. While I don’t always bring these elements into counselling online, I believe supporting the mind, body, and nervous system together can be profoundly healing.

My approach is trauma-informed and centred on helping you connect safely with yourself and your experiences. Whatever you want to explore, I’m here to support you. Learn more about my approach and what it’s like to work together here.

Counselling and Therapy Session Fees

My standard fee is £60 per session.
I offer a limited number of reduced fee slots for those who are unwaged, on minimum or a living wage or financially impacted because of other issues.


I appreciate that paid therapy, even at a reduced rate, is still beyond the financial reach of many people so I have included some information about low cost therapists in Birmingham and the Midlands here. You’ll also find more general information about searching for a counsellor.

Sessions are available throughout the week, during office hours and I offer both weekly and fortnightly sessions.

Get in touch to arrange a free 15 minute introduction call

Use the form below to send a message and I’ll get back to you as soon as I can. I operate a slow admin policy, in the interest of work life balance, so it might take me a few days to respond.

Please note: my practice is currently full but you can head HERE to join my waiting list.

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