Laura Willis

Sometimes we can become so used to coping, managing and looking after everything around us that we lose sight of how we're actually feeling. Perhaps you're struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, difficult relationships, stress, or simply a sense that something doesn't feel quite right.

Hi, I'm Laura. I'm a person-centred counsellor offering online and telephone counselling. I aim to create a warm, genuine and non-judgemental space where you can feel comfortable being yourself.

You may be used to managing things on your own or putting other people's needs before your own. I won't tell you what you should do; instead, we'll work together to understand what you're experiencing and what feels important to you, at a pace that feels right for you.

You don't need to have everything figured out before coming to counselling. We can start wherever feels right for you.

Before becoming a counsellor, I worked for many years as a piano technician. This taught me the value of careful listening, patience and paying attention to subtle changes — qualities that continue to shape my counselling practice.

I work with adults experiencing anxiety, low mood, stress, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, and challenging life transitions.

I have experience providing grief counselling during my NHS placement. I also volunteer with Cleft Lip and Palate Action, supporting people affected by cleft lip and/or palate. Having been born with a cleft lip and palate myself, I bring personal insight alongside my professional experience.

I'm particularly interested in how our early experiences can shape the way we see ourselves and relate to others. You may find yourself repeating familiar patterns, struggling with boundaries, or finding it difficult to know what you really want.

Clients have described me as calm, kind, caring and reassuring, and have told me they found it easy to talk openly with me.

I offer online and telephone counselling and a free 20-minute initial conversation, giving you an opportunity to ask questions and see whether I might be the right counsellor for you.