Laura Scotland

Laura Scotland is a qualified creative psychotherapist registered with the BACP. She has three years of clinical experience and works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, family problems, grief, low self-esteem and major life changes. Her practice also includes support for attachment concerns, issues linked to autism and Asperger syndrome, body image, workplace difficulties and life purpose questions.

She uses a person-centred creative approach that keeps the client in charge of what matters most. Sessions can include talking, mark making, movement and working with metaphors when that helps people to express what words do not. That mix aims to make difficult feelings easier to approach during a session.

In the first meeting she will ask what you want to work on and get a sense of practical goals. From there she suggests ways of processing things and checks in about how each step is working. The emphasis is on straightforward methods that either help someone feel less overwhelmed or clarify next steps.

Her background emphasises creative practice alongside relational listening. She has supported people coping with loss, trauma, loneliness and issues around shame and guilt. She also works with those thinking about life purpose and meaningful change.

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted. Costs vary by location and sessions use a cancellable subscription. To begin, users complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

How creative, person-centred approaches work online

Laura uses a person-centred creative method that keeps the client’s priorities central. That approach focuses on listening, then offering ways to process material through talking or creative acts such as mark making, movement or working with metaphors. These techniques can help when feelings are hard to name or when someone wants a different way to express difficult material.

Creative methods can be paired with straightforward therapeutic techniques that focus on coping skills and managing anxiety. For example, sessions may include practical steps to reduce overwhelm, ways to build confidence, and exercises to notice patterns in relationships and work. These tools are chosen to fit the person’s current needs rather than following a fixed programme.

Finding the right mix is collaborative. The therapist will discuss options in early sessions, try different approaches and adjust based on how the client responds. The aim is to identify methods that feel useful and fit with the client’s goals and everyday life.

The biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so please confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, study or caregiving, and can allow for shorter check-ins or audio-only conversations when that better suits a person’s day. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists often use online formats to provide continuity of care and practical access without changing the nature of the therapeutic work.