Anxiety, stress & overwhelm
When worry, pressure or overthinking makes it difficult to switch off.
Micky Laurie, BSc (Hons), MA, MBACP
Integrative Psychotherapist
I’m Micky Laurie, an integrative psychotherapist and Registered Member MBACP. I offer a thoughtful, confidential space to explore relationships, anxiety, self-worth and the patterns that may be leaving you feeling stuck.
A confidential, collaborative space to talk openly, at your own pace.
I'm Micky, an integrative psychotherapist with a background in psychology and counselling. I'm interested in how our relationships and experiences shape the way we feel, see ourselves and connect with other people. My approach is grounded in curiosity, careful listening and the relationship we build together. We can focus on what feels difficult now, explore where familiar patterns may have come from, and make space for questions that do not have simple answers.
You do not need a diagnosis or a perfectly clear reason to begin. Some people arrive with a specific difficulty; others simply know that something does not feel quite right.
When worry, pressure or overthinking makes it difficult to switch off.
When similar tensions, doubts or ways of relating keep returning.
When your inner voice is harsh or your sense of worth feels uncertain.
When you're questioning who you are, where you fit or what comes next.
When life feels flat, heavy or difficult to engage with.
When something significant has happened and you need space to make sense of it.
You do not need to prepare an account of your whole life before we begin. I will listen carefully, ask questions when helpful and invite us to notice patterns, feelings and meanings that might otherwise be difficult to recognise. At times we may explore the past; at others, what is happening in the present or within our sessions. We can talk openly about what feels useful and adapt our focus as the work develops.
Curiosity without judgement · Space for your own pace · Reflection and collaboration
I draw on humanistic, psychodynamic and existential approaches rather than expecting everyone to fit one model. Each offers a different way of understanding experience: how we feel in the present, what we carry from earlier relationships, and the questions of identity, choice and meaning that can shape our lives.
Humanistic approaches place importance on your own experience and the quality of our relationship.
Explore my approachPsychodynamic thinking considers how earlier experiences and relationships can continue to influence the present, sometimes in ways we do not immediately recognise.
Explore my approach
Existential therapy makes room for questions about identity, belonging, uncertainty, responsibility and how we want to live.
Explore my approachMy formal counselling training began in 2017. I have completed a Certificate, BSc (Hons), Diploma and MA in psychotherapy/counselling and psychology at Regent's University London. As part of my clinical training, I worked as a counsellor at the Psychosynthesis Trust. I am a Registered Member of the BACP and work with ongoing professional supervision.
Online individual psychotherapy
£100 per 50-minute session
Adults aged 18 and over, physically in the UK during each session. Reduced student fees may be considered and agreed individually. Sessions are generally arranged weekly, at a mutually agreed time.
Use the form or contact me by email or telephone. You only need to provide a few words about what you are looking for.
We will agree a suitable time for a 15-minute introductory conversation.
If we choose to work together, I will confirm the appointment and send the intake form, client agreement and privacy information.
Each ongoing session lasts 50 minutes. We can review how the work is going as we continue.
No. You may have a particular difficulty in mind, or just a sense that something feels unresolved or is no longer working for you. We can begin with what you are aware of and take time to understand the rest together.
Online therapy may be a convenient way to meet consistently from a private place without travelling. We would agree a suitable video platform, and you must be physically in the UK during every session. It is important that you have sufficient privacy and a stable connection. We can discuss practical or clinical suitability before beginning.
Each ongoing 50-minute session costs £100. Reduced student fees may be considered and agreed individually. The 15-minute introductory call is free, with no obligation to continue.
Psychosynthesis Trust
Counselling work undertaken as part of my clinical training.
Short psychology articles and thoughtful exercises to support self-understanding. These resources are for general information and reflection; they are not a substitute for individual therapy or urgent care.
Relationships and patterns
Why familiar dynamics can return in different relationships, and questions to help you notice them.
Read reflectionEmotions and self-awareness
An invitation to notice, name and understand emotions without immediately trying to change them.
Read reflectionSelf-esteem and identity
Exploring the difference between self-reflection and relentless self-judgement.
Read reflectionIf you have questions or would like to see whether working together feels right, you are welcome to get in touch. We can begin with a free 15-minute conversation, without any obligation to continue.
Request a free 15-minute call