Laurie Hole

I work exclusively online, offering sessions via Zoom or telephone.

Availability: Tuesday — Friday: daytime appointments, with limited evening availability on Tuesdays and Thursdays

Hi, I’m Laurie, an integrative counsellor offering online therapy to adults aged 18+ across the UK, including those based in Leeds. You might feel overwhelmed by the mental load of everyday life, stretched thin by work, relationships, or responsibilities, or notice that you’re always pushing on even when you’re exhausted. Perhaps you’ve become used to minimising how hard things feel, telling yourself you should be able to cope, while privately feeling tense, irritable, or disconnected.

I work with people who are coping on the surface, yet feel emotionally worn down beneath it — holding things together, getting through the days, but quietly struggling to rest, switch off, or feel like themselves.

In my work, I offer a calm, reflective space where you don’t have to keep going at the same pace. Therapy isn’t about pushing you to do more or be different — it’s about understanding what’s been asked of you, how you’ve learned to manage, and what your mind and body may be needing now. Together, we work toward easing overwhelm, reducing self-pressure, and developing ways of relating to yourself that feel more sustainable and less driven by constant effort.

If you’re feeling worn down by the weight of coping, therapy may offer a supportive place to pause, make sense of what’s going on, and begin finding a steadier way forward.

I'm often described as warm, down-to-earth, and compassionate. I’m not a blank-slate therapist — while I’ll offer space to reflect and explore, I’ll also share insights and observations where I think they may be helpful. I aim to be human and relatable in the room, and where it feels appropriate, a sense of humour can be part of our work together too.

Therapy with me is a collaborative process. We work at a pace that feels manageable, exploring how familiar patterns developed, what they once helped you survive, and what you may need now. This often includes making space for emotions that were previously overlooked, and understanding how life experiences, relationships, loss, or long-standing expectations continue to shape your inner world.

When words feel hard to access, we can draw on metaphor, humour, or creativity. I work integratively, using trauma-informed, somatic, parts-informed, and creative approaches to help you tune into what’s happening beneath the surface – especially when talking alone doesn’t quite feel like enough.

Alongside self-doubt and overwhelm, I have a specialist interest in grief and loss — including bereavement, family estrangement, and life changes that alter your sense of identity or direction.

Many clients share that over time they leave therapy having built a kinder relationship with themselves, feeling less weighed down by self-doubt and overthinking, and more connected to who they are — not just who others want them to be.

All sessions are delivered online so you can join from wherever feels most comfortable and confidential. And yes — your pets are always welcome to!

If something here resonates and you’re curious about what working together might look like, you’re welcome to get in touch to book a free 15-minute introductory call. This gives us a chance to see how it feels to connect, for me to explain how I work and answer any questions you might have.

If it feels like a good fit and we decide to work together, our first session is a gentle starting point. I’ll invite you to share what’s brought you to therapy and what feels most present for you right now — this can be clear, messy, or uncertain. There’s no expectation to know exactly what to say or where to begin, and you don’t need to prepare anything in advance.

Our first session doesn’t have to be about diving into everything at once. It’s about creating a space that feels collaborative, supportive and containing. Many people find relief simply in having space to speak openly, without being judged, dismissed, or rushed.

Health Insurance: I work with AXA, Aviva and WPA insurers. If you would like to use your cover, please mention this in your initial enquiry.

I work exclusively online, offering sessions via Zoom or telephone.

Availability: Tuesday — Friday: daytime appointments, with limited evening availability on Tuesdays and Thursdays

Hi, I’m Laurie, an integrative counsellor offering online therapy to adults aged 18+ across the UK, including those based in Cambridge.

You might spend a lot of time in your head, analysing decisions, replaying conversations, or questioning yourself long after the moment has passed. On the outside, you might appear high-functioning and together, while inside you feel tense, worn down, or quietly unsure of yourself. Rest can feel uncomfortable, slowing down can bring guilt, and it may be hard to know what you actually need beneath everything you’re holding.

I work with people who often feel mentally overloaded — thoughtful, capable, and conscientious, yet stuck in cycles of overthinking, self-doubt, and pressure to get things right.

In my work, I offer a calm, reflective space where you don’t have to perform, justify yourself, or arrive with clear answers. Therapy isn’t about fixing you — it’s about understanding how your experiences, expectations, and coping strategies have shaped the way you relate to yourself and others. Together, we explore patterns such as overthinking, people-pleasing, emotional disconnection, or fears of being too much or not enough, and work toward rebuilding self-trust, easing mental strain, and learning how to recognise and honour your own needs. 

I'm often described as warm, down-to-earth, and compassionate. I’m not a blank-slate therapist — while I’ll offer space to reflect and explore, I’ll also share insights and observations where I think they may be helpful. I aim to be human and relatable in the room, and where it feels appropriate, a sense of humour can be part of our work together too.

Therapy with me is a collaborative process. We work at a pace that feels manageable, exploring how familiar patterns developed, what they once helped you survive, and what you may need now. This often includes making space for emotions that were previously overlooked, and understanding how life experiences, relationships, loss, or long-standing expectations continue to shape your inner world.

When words feel hard to access, we can draw on metaphor, humour, or creativity. I work integratively, using trauma-informed, somatic, parts-informed, and creative approaches to help you tune into what’s happening beneath the surface – especially when talking alone doesn’t quite feel like enough.

Alongside self-doubt and overwhelm, I have a specialist interest in grief and loss — including bereavement, family estrangement, and life changes that alter your sense of identity or direction.

Many clients share that over time they leave therapy having built a kinder relationship with themselves, feeling less weighed down by self-doubt and overthinking, and more connected to who they are — not just who others want them to be.

All sessions are delivered online so you can join from wherever feels most comfortable and confidential. And yes — your pets are always welcome to!

If something here resonates and you’re curious about what working together might look like, you’re welcome to get in touch to book a free 15-minute introductory call. This gives us a chance to see how it feels to connect, for me to explain how I work and answer any questions you might have.

If it feels like a good fit and we decide to work together, our first session is a gentle starting point. I’ll invite you to share what’s brought you to therapy and what feels most present for you right now — this can be clear, messy, or uncertain. There’s no expectation to know exactly what to say or where to begin, and you don’t need to prepare anything in advance.

Our first session doesn’t have to be about diving into everything at once. It’s about creating a space that feels collaborative, supportive and containing. Many people find relief simply in having space to speak openly, without being judged, dismissed, or rushed.

Health Insurance: I work with AXA, Aviva and WPA insurers. If you would like to use your cover, please mention this in your initial enquiry.

I work exclusively online, offering sessions via Zoom or telephone.

Availability: Tuesday — Friday: daytime appointments, with limited evening availability on Tuesdays and Thursdays

Hi, I’m Laurie, an integrative counsellor offering online therapy to adults aged 18+ across the UK. 

If you’re like the many people I work with, you appear capable, thoughtful, and “together” on the outside, yet live with persistent self-doubt, a constant knot of anxiety, and feel worn down from constantly questioning yourself. You might feel guilty for resting, unsure of your needs, or stuck doubting your own decisions — sometimes without a clear moment when things felt like they “went wrong” or even when life looks “fine” to everyone else.

I work with people who often feel stuck — in their heads, in their relationships, or in long-standing patterns of taking care of others while quietly feeling the strain of having no-one really looking after them in return. You may be overthinking decisions, replaying conversations, or finding yourself worn down by relationships that feel confusing or emotionally draining. Sometimes this follows a shift in life — a change, an ending, or an experience that unsettled something — and you’re left wondering why it feels so hard to move forward.

In my work, I offer a calm, reflective space where you don’t have to explain yourself perfectly or arrive with clear answers. Therapy isn’t about fixing you. It’s about understanding how your experiences have shaped the way you relate to yourself and others. Together, we explore patterns such as people-pleasing, emotional numbness, or fears of being too much or not enough. Over time, we work toward rebuilding self-trust, easing the weight of constant overthinking, and learning how to recognise and honour your own needs in a busy world.

If you’ve been living with a quiet sense that something isn’t right, feeling that you’re never quite being enough, unsure of who you are within and outside of your relationships, or carrying the pressure to always appear “fine”; therapy might be a supportive place to begin letting some of that weight go. 

I'm often described as warm, down-to-earth, and compassionate. I’m not a blank-slate therapist — while I’ll offer space to reflect and explore, I’ll also share insights and observations where I think they may be helpful. I aim to be human and relatable in the room, and where it feels appropriate, a sense of humour can be part of our work together too.

Therapy with me is a collaborative process. We work at a pace that feels manageable, exploring how familiar patterns developed, what they once helped you survive, and what you may need now. This often includes making space for emotions that were previously overlooked, and understanding how life experiences, relationships, loss, or long-standing expectations continue to shape your inner world.

When words feel hard to access, we can draw on metaphor, humour, or creativity. I work integratively, using trauma-informed, somatic, parts-informed, and creative approaches to help you tune into what’s happening beneath the surface – especially when talking alone doesn’t quite feel like enough.

Alongside self-doubt and overwhelm, I have a specialist interest in grief and loss — including bereavement, family estrangement, and life changes that alter your sense of identity or direction.

Many clients share that over time they leave therapy having built a kinder relationship with themselves, feeling less weighed down by self-doubt and overthinking, and more connected to who they are — not just who others want them to be.

All sessions are delivered online so you can join from wherever feels most comfortable and confidential. And yes — your pets are always welcome to!

If something here resonates and you’re curious about what working together might look like, you’re welcome to get in touch to book a free 15-minute introductory call. This gives us a chance to see how it feels to connect, for me to explain how I work and answer any questions you might have.

If it feels like a good fit and we decide to work together, our first session is a gentle starting point. I’ll invite you to share what’s brought you to therapy and what feels most present for you right now — this can be clear, messy, or uncertain. There’s no expectation to know exactly what to say or where to begin, and you don’t need to prepare anything in advance.

Our first session doesn’t have to be about diving into everything at once. It’s about creating a space that feels collaborative, supportive and containing. Many people find relief simply in having space to speak openly, without being judged, dismissed, or rushed.

Health Insurance: I work with AXA, Aviva and WPA insurers. If you would like to use your cover, please mention this in your initial enquiry.

I work exclusively online, offering sessions via Zoom or telephone.

Availability: Tuesday — Friday: daytime appointments, with limited evening availability on Tuesdays and Thursdays

Hi, I’m Laurie, an integrative counsellor offering online therapy to adults aged 18+ across the UK, including those based in Edinburgh.

You may be moving through life doing what’s expected of you, while privately feeling flat, restless, or out of sync with yourself. Perhaps a change, an ending, or a gradual accumulation of experiences has left you questioning your sense of direction or identity. On the outside, things may look fine, yet inside you feel uncertain, worn down, or like something important has been lost along the way. 

I work with people who feel quietly disconnected from themselves — unsure of who they are, where they’re heading, or why life doesn’t feel as settled or meaningful as they expected it might by now.

In my work, I offer a calm, reflective space where you don’t have to have everything worked out. Therapy isn’t about pushing you toward answers or decisions — it’s about understanding how your experiences, relationships, and expectations have shaped your sense of self. Together, we explore patterns such as self-doubt, emotional disconnection, or the pressure to live up to roles that no longer fit, and work toward reconnecting with yourself in a way that feels steadier, more authentic, and more your own.

If you’ve been living with a sense of uncertainty, disconnection, or quiet dissatisfaction, therapy may offer a supportive place to pause, reflect, and begin finding your way forward.

I'm often described as warm, down-to-earth, and compassionate. I’m not a blank-slate therapist — while I’ll offer space to reflect and explore, I’ll also share insights and observations where I think they may be helpful. I aim to be human and relatable in the room, and where it feels appropriate, a sense of humour can be part of our work together too.

Therapy with me is a collaborative process. We work at a pace that feels manageable, exploring how familiar patterns developed, what they once helped you survive, and what you may need now. This often includes making space for emotions that were previously overlooked, and understanding how life experiences, relationships, loss, or long-standing expectations continue to shape your inner world.

When words feel hard to access, we can draw on metaphor, humour, or creativity. I work integratively, using trauma-informed, somatic, parts-informed, and creative approaches to help you tune into what’s happening beneath the surface – especially when talking alone doesn’t quite feel like enough.

Alongside self-doubt and overwhelm, I have a specialist interest in grief and loss — including bereavement, family estrangement, and life changes that alter your sense of identity or direction.

Many clients share that over time they leave therapy having built a kinder relationship with themselves, feeling less weighed down by self-doubt and overthinking, and more connected to who they are — not just who others want them to be.

All sessions are delivered online so you can join from wherever feels most comfortable and confidential. And yes — your pets are always welcome to!

If something here resonates and you’re curious about what working together might look like, you’re welcome to get in touch to book a free 15-minute introductory call. This gives us a chance to see how it feels to connect, for me to explain how I work and answer any questions you might have.

If it feels like a good fit and we decide to work together, our first session is a gentle starting point. I’ll invite you to share what’s brought you to therapy and what feels most present for you right now — this can be clear, messy, or uncertain. There’s no expectation to know exactly what to say or where to begin, and you don’t need to prepare anything in advance.

Our first session doesn’t have to be about diving into everything at once. It’s about creating a space that feels collaborative, supportive and containing. Many people find relief simply in having space to speak openly, without being judged, dismissed, or rushed.

Health Insurance: I work with AXA, Aviva and WPA insurers. If you would like to use your cover, please mention this in your initial enquiry.

I work exclusively online, offering sessions via Zoom or telephone.

Availability: Tuesday — Friday: daytime appointments, with limited evening availability on Tuesdays and Thursdays

Hi, I’m Laurie, an integrative counsellor offering online therapy to adults aged 18+ across the UK, including those based in Bristol.

You may be the one others rely on, the one who listens, adapts, or keeps things steady. Over time, this can leave you feeling worn down by relationships that feel one-sided, confused about your own needs, or anxious about disappointing people if you speak up. You might notice patterns of people-pleasing, conflict avoidance, or staying silent about how you really feel, even when it comes at a cost to your own wellbeing.

I work with people who often find themselves carrying a lot for others — emotionally, practically, or relationally — while quietly feeling depleted, unseen, or unsure of how to ask for support in return.

In my work, I offer a calm and thoughtful space where you don’t have to hold everything together. Therapy isn’t about blaming yourself for these patterns — it’s about understanding how they developed, what they once helped you manage, and how they continue to shape your relationships today. Together, we explore ways of building clearer boundaries, reconnecting with your own needs, and developing relationships that feel more balanced, honest, and emotionally safe.

If you’re tired of always being the one who gives, adapts, or copes, therapy may offer a place to begin putting yourself back into the picture — without guilt. 

I'm often described as warm, down-to-earth, and compassionate. I’m not a blank-slate therapist — while I’ll offer space to reflect and explore, I’ll also share insights and observations where I think they may be helpful. I aim to be human and relatable in the room, and where it feels appropriate, a sense of humour can be part of our work together too.

Therapy with me is a collaborative process. We work at a pace that feels manageable, exploring how familiar patterns developed, what they once helped you survive, and what you may need now. This often includes making space for emotions that were previously overlooked, and understanding how life experiences, relationships, loss, or long-standing expectations continue to shape your inner world.

When words feel hard to access, we can draw on metaphor, humour, or creativity. I work integratively, using trauma-informed, somatic, parts-informed, and creative approaches to help you tune into what’s happening beneath the surface – especially when talking alone doesn’t quite feel like enough.

Alongside self-doubt and overwhelm, I have a specialist interest in grief and loss — including bereavement, family estrangement, and life changes that alter your sense of identity or direction.

Many clients share that over time they leave therapy having built a kinder relationship with themselves, feeling less weighed down by self-doubt and overthinking, and more connected to who they are — not just who others want them to be.

All sessions are delivered online so you can join from wherever feels most comfortable and confidential. And yes — your pets are always welcome to!

If something here resonates and you’re curious about what working together might look like, you’re welcome to get in touch to book a free 15-minute introductory call. This gives us a chance to see how it feels to connect, for me to explain how I work and answer any questions you might have.

If it feels like a good fit and we decide to work together, our first session is a gentle starting point. I’ll invite you to share what’s brought you to therapy and what feels most present for you right now — this can be clear, messy, or uncertain. There’s no expectation to know exactly what to say or where to begin, and you don’t need to prepare anything in advance.

Our first session doesn’t have to be about diving into everything at once. It’s about creating a space that feels collaborative, supportive and containing. Many people find relief simply in having space to speak openly, without being judged, dismissed, or rushed.

Health Insurance: I work with AXA, Aviva and WPA insurers. If you would like to use your cover, please mention this in your initial enquiry.

I work exclusively online, offering sessions via Zoom or telephone.

Availability: Tuesday — Friday: daytime appointments, with limited evening availability on Tuesdays and Thursdays

Hi, I’m Laurie, an integrative counsellor offering online therapy to adults aged 18+ across the UK, including those based in Nottingham. You may find yourself prioritising everyone else, staying busy, or pushing through even when you’re exhausted. Over time, this can leave you unsure of how you feel, guilty for resting, or uncertain about what you need or want. You might notice patterns of self-neglect, people-pleasing, or a tendency to minimise your own struggles because others seem to be managing.

I work with people who are used to putting themselves last — often capable, caring, and outwardly coping, while quietly feeling emotionally worn down or disconnected from their own needs.

In my work, I offer a calm and reflective space where you don’t have to keep setting yourself aside. Therapy isn’t about judging these patterns — it’s about understanding how they developed, what they once helped you manage, and how they continue to shape your relationship with yourself. Together, we work toward developing greater self-awareness, reducing self-criticism, and learning how to recognise and respond to your own needs with more care and compassion.

If you’re tired of always being the one who adapts or copes, therapy may offer a supportive place to begin reconnecting with yourself — without pressure or expectation. 

I'm often described as warm, down-to-earth, and compassionate. I’m not a blank-slate therapist — while I’ll offer space to reflect and explore, I’ll also share insights and observations where I think they may be helpful. I aim to be human and relatable in the room, and where it feels appropriate, a sense of humour can be part of our work together too.

Therapy with me is a collaborative process. We work at a pace that feels manageable, exploring how familiar patterns developed, what they once helped you survive, and what you may need now. This often includes making space for emotions that were previously overlooked, and understanding how life experiences, relationships, loss, or long-standing expectations continue to shape your inner world.

When words feel hard to access, we can draw on metaphor, humour, or creativity. I work integratively, using trauma-informed, somatic, parts-informed, and creative approaches to help you tune into what’s happening beneath the surface – especially when talking alone doesn’t quite feel like enough.

Alongside self-doubt and overwhelm, I have a specialist interest in grief and loss — including bereavement, family estrangement, and life changes that alter your sense of identity or direction.

Many clients share that over time they leave therapy having built a kinder relationship with themselves, feeling less weighed down by self-doubt and overthinking, and more connected to who they are — not just who others want them to be.

All sessions are delivered online so you can join from wherever feels most comfortable and confidential. And yes — your pets are always welcome to!

If something here resonates and you’re curious about what working together might look like, you’re welcome to get in touch to book a free 15-minute introductory call. This gives us a chance to see how it feels to connect, for me to explain how I work and answer any questions you might have.

If it feels like a good fit and we decide to work together, our first session is a gentle starting point. I’ll invite you to share what’s brought you to therapy and what feels most present for you right now — this can be clear, messy, or uncertain. There’s no expectation to know exactly what to say or where to begin, and you don’t need to prepare anything in advance.

Our first session doesn’t have to be about diving into everything at once. It’s about creating a space that feels collaborative, supportive and containing. Many people find relief simply in having space to speak openly, without being judged, dismissed, or rushed.

Health Insurance: I work with AXA, Aviva and WPA insurers. If you would like to use your cover, please mention this in your initial enquiry.