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Traci Lawler, BACP

Calm, practical counselling for real-life struggles

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About Traci

Traci Lawler is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She brings four years of professional experience and offers a calm, steady presence for people who feel stuck, overwhelmed or unsure where to begin. Traci meets people who want clearer boundaries, more self‑worth, or help making sense of difficult feelings.

Her style is conversational and grounded. Sessions often include looking back at past events to understand present problems.

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Background and approach

Traci also focuses on practical daily strategies so people can manage stress, anxiety and low mood between sessions. Traci works with a wide range of concerns including addiction, trauma and abuse, relationship struggles, parenting stresses, eating and body image issues, ADHD, career difficulties, anger and compassion fatigue. She also supports those dealing with chronic pain, caregiver strain and separation.

She uses a blend of somatic-informed work, attachment-based ideas, client-centred listening and cognitive-behavioural tools. That mix helps people notice how their body reacts, understand relationship patterns and try new ways of thinking and behaving. Therapy is treated as a weekly process to build change over time.

Traci encourages people to discover their strengths, practise new coping habits and treat themselves with more kindness. The practical aim is clearer choices and a steadier day-to-day life.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Somatic-informed work focuses on noticing body sensations and how they relate to feelings. Online sessions can guide people to become aware of tension, breath patterns and grounding techniques, which helps with stress, anxiety and trauma-related reactions.

Attachment-based therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current responses. In remote sessions the counsellor and client talk through those patterns, reflect on recurring dynamics and practice new ways of connecting and setting boundaries.

Client-centred counselling puts the person's experience at the heart of the work. The therapist listens without judgement, follows the person's pace and helps them name what matters most, whether that is self-worth, parenting strain or relationship decisions.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. The counsellor will help decide which methods suit the person's needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and can be adjusted as therapy progresses.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation from home, phone sessions suit those on the move, and live chat or text-based messaging can help when shorter, written check-ins feel easier. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around family, work and health commitments.
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Frequently asked questions

What issues does Traci help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions and trauma-related concerns, plus relationship, parenting and career difficulties.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is conversational and practical, combining body-aware work, attachment thinking and cognitive techniques to help with everyday coping.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience supporting people through a range of emotional and practical problems.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be arranged by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging depending on preference.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.