Laura Steele

Laura Steele


Registered Member MBACP

Contact information

Phone number
07983 344 856

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Therapist - Bristol

Bristol BS8
07983 344 856
Sessions from £65.00

Features

  • Flexible hours available
  • Concessionary rates

Availability

Hi, I'm Laura, a BACP registered therapist with experience helping people to find meaningful change through better understanding their way of being in the world.

I am a warm, relational, and encouraging therapist and my practice is open-hearted and creative. I appreciate the uniqueness of each person (and their experiences) and embrace a holistic, inclusive, and non-pathologising approach.

I understand it can take great courage to explore what you're feeling, and I offer Person-Centred Therapy and Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy to help you navigate what's coming up in your life.

About me and my therapy practice

Person-Centred Therapy

In Person-Centred Therapy sessions, I offer a warm, empathic, and non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, experiences, and relationships—with yourself and others.

You’ll set the pace of our sessions, and we’ll explore what’s coming up for you in the here and now (like any thoughts, imagery, metaphors, dreams, or movement you notice), as well as past experiences.

Person-centred therapy is a creative process, and the experience differs for everyone. It can be a relief to share long-buried feelings or helpful to have a space to talk that is free of judgement.

Together, we will connect with the resources you already hold within—helping you nurture your self-worth, manage stress and anxiety, navigate past challenges, and build deeper connections.

I have seen firsthand (as a therapist and a client) the magic and potency of paying attention to the present moment and how gaining an understanding of who you are (and how you relate to the world), empowers you to make choices that lead to a more meaningful, connected, and fulfilling life.

Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy

IFS Therapy is an expansive and transformative approach that invites you to explore the many layers of your inner world; the parts you have within.

In our sessions, I will work alongside you to gently uncover and understand your parts, creating space for you to connect your 'core calm self' and for new understandings about your present and past experiences to emerge.

Working with your inner world and expanding your sense of self allows you to discover a more authentic and empowered version of who you already are.

In this way of working, I offer a compassionate and caring space and greatly respect your inner wisdom. As you learn to nurture and integrate the parts of yourself, more balance, peace, and growth naturally emerge in your life.

Practice description

My approach

I hold closely the belief that the world around us shapes our experiences. I create space for you to explore the different intersections of your identity and recognise how social systems may impact your wellbeing.

My approach is trauma-informed, queer and trans affirmative, feminist, and always centred in kindness, compassion, and respect.

I am mindful of how trauma can be stored in the body and take a holistic approach. Considering both the body and the mind can be helpful for those whose bodies are a place of anxiety (for those experiencing change, physical illness, or low self-confidence, to name but a few).

Ideas from neuroscience, philosophy, mindfulness, and Jungian concepts (like how we experience our dreams) also weave into my practice. I am deeply fascinated by archetypes, mythology, spirituality and our connections to land and place.

Training, qualifications & experience

My path to becoming a therapist started in Bristol, where I studied for a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and gained an understanding of the application of psychological science. I then completed a Master's in Counselling and Psychotherapy at Keele University, focusing on theory and therapeutic skills, and I graduated with distinction.

As a member of the BACP, I participate in regular supervision, take part in continued training, and work within their ethical framework. I am registered with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) and have practice insurance.

Drawing from more than 2500 hours of client work, I have experience supporting people navigating life's challenges including anxiety, stress, panic attacks, depression, burnout, loneliness, low self-esteem, trauma, grief, relationship difficulties, neurodiversity, chronic illness, queer experiences, and spirituality.

My first session


I understand how important it is to feel at ease with your therapist and to be able to build a trusting relationship. For this reason, I offer a free 30-minute initial call where we can connect, talk about what you're looking for, and see whether working together would be a good fit for you.

You are very welcome to contact me on 07983 344 856, by email, or through my website.

Sometimes, my replies may inadvertently go to your junk or spam folder. If you don't hear from me within 48 hours of reaching out, please check those folders to see if my reply is there!


What I can help with

Abuse, ADD / ADHD, Addictions, AIDS/HIV, Anger management, Anxiety, Autism spectrum, Bereavement, Cancer, Child related issues, Chronic fatigue syndrome / ME, Cultural issues, Depression, Disability, Eating disorders, Health related issues, Identity issues, Infertility, LGBTQ+ counselling, Life coaching, Loss, Menopause, Men's issues, Mood disorder, Neurodiversity, Obsessions, OCD, Personal development, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy related issues, Redundancy, Relationships, Self esteem, Self-harm, Sensory impairment, Sex-related issues, Sexual identity, Sexuality, Spirituality, Stress, Substance Dependency, Trauma, Vegan allied, Women's issues, Work related issues

Types of therapy

Behavioural, Brief therapy, Emotionally focused therapy, Existential, Family therapy, Gestalt, Humanistic, Integrative, Interpersonal, Jungian, Narrative therapy, Neuro linguistic programming, Person centred, Phenomenological, Psychosynthesis, Relational, Solution focused brief therapy, Transactional analysis

Clients I work with

Adults, Older adults, Organisations, Trainees

How I deliver therapy

Long term sessions, Online therapy, Short term sessions, Telephone therapy

Languages spoken

English