Laura Kirk, BACP
Client-centered somatic therapist for trauma and anxiety
- Somatic gestalt methods
- Trauma-informed care
- Neurodivergent-aware approach
About Laura Kirk
Laura Kirk is a BACP-registered psychotherapist based in the United Kingdom who brings three years of clinical practice together with fifteen years of experience working in mental health as a support worker. She combines an empathic, grounded presence with practical somatic and gestalt-informed techniques to help people access emotions held in the body and to process experiences connected to trauma.
Comfortable describing herself as spiritual but not religious, Laura offers body-focused work that explores how physical sensations and energetic patterns reveal underlying feelings in the here and now. This somatic attention is paired with regulation practices aimed at helping the body settle into a calmer state through increased self-awareness. Her style is client-centered - she treats each person as the expert on their own life while supporting them to identify strengths and build self-awareness rather than providing ready-made answers.
Laura is neurodivergent and has experience supporting people through trauma, anxiety, bereavement, isolation, and the transitions associated with perimenopause and menopause. She also works with low self-esteem and confidence issues, ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and LGBTQ+ identities. In sessions she is described as compassionate, non-judgmental, authentic, and willing to challenge incongruence when it supports growth.
Her aim is to establish a therapeutic relationship rooted in trust and openness so that clients can address the blocks that limit them and pursue meaningful change on their own terms. BACP stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, the professional body with which she is registered.
Comfortable describing herself as spiritual but not religious, Laura offers body-focused work that explores how physical sensations and energetic patterns reveal underlying feelings in the here and now. This somatic attention is paired with regulation practices aimed at helping the body settle into a calmer state through increased self-awareness. Her style is client-centered - she treats each person as the expert on their own life while supporting them to identify strengths and build self-awareness rather than providing ready-made answers.
Laura is neurodivergent and has experience supporting people through trauma, anxiety, bereavement, isolation, and the transitions associated with perimenopause and menopause. She also works with low self-esteem and confidence issues, ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and LGBTQ+ identities. In sessions she is described as compassionate, non-judgmental, authentic, and willing to challenge incongruence when it supports growth.
Her aim is to establish a therapeutic relationship rooted in trust and openness so that clients can address the blocks that limit them and pursue meaningful change on their own terms. BACP stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, the professional body with which she is registered.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsDissociationDivorce and separationFamily problemsGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePanic disorder and panic attacksPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Laura Kirk have?
Laura Kirk has three years of clinical experience and fifteen years of experience working in the mental health field as a support worker.
Is Laura Kirk a registered therapist?
Yes, she holds the BACP credential.
In which languages does Laura Kirk provide therapy?
Laura provides therapy in English.
Where is Laura Kirk located?
Laura is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Laura Kirk as my therapist?
You can work with Laura through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Laura Kirk work with international clients?
Laura Kirk does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Laura Kirk cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Integrating Somatic and Trauma-Focused Approaches in Online Care
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the person sitting across from the therapist as the expert in their own life. It focuses on empathy, active listening, and supporting clients to discover their strengths and make choices aligned with their values. Somatic Therapy attends to bodily sensations and movement as a route to understanding emotions and stored responses, often helping with trauma-related reactions and stress that show up physically. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on processing traumatic experiences in ways that reduce their ongoing impact, using both present-moment awareness and structured therapeutic techniques to support recovery.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Laura Kirk collaborates with clients to identify which methods feel most helpful given their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting the work over time so therapy remains relevant and supportive. This collaborative stance helps clients feel involved in shaping their care.
Online therapy with a registered professional offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and energy levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from home, and choose modalities that suit the pace and comfort of each person seeking help.