It's Complicated

Laura Alonso Mira

(she/her)

Psychological Counsellor & Supervisor

Available for new clients

I specialise in:

At a glance
London, United KingdomAvailable online only
Usually responds after 24 hours

About me

I have been working as a psychotherapist for over ten years, and for the past eight as a clinical lead and manager, supervising therapists across a range of services alongside my private practice. My experience includes colleges, charities and the private sector, and has brought me into contact with people from many different backgrounds and life circumstances.

I am part of a multicultural family and have lived experience of navigating different cultures and identities myself. I bring that understanding into the room, and many of the people I work with find it meaningful to be with a therapist who understands what it is like to live across cultures.

People often describe me as warm, curious and easy to talk to. My aim is to create a space where you feel genuinely free to bring all of yourself, including the parts that feel complicated, contradictory or hard to put into words. In sessions, I listen closely and notice both what is being said and what may be harder to express. I bring myself into it and may point out recurring themes, draw links between past and present, gently question assumptions that no longer feel helpful or invite you to get in touch with your body.

I speak:

EnglishSpanish

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Approach

Treatment Approaches
ACT: Acceptance and commitment therapyRecommended for those who want to stop fighting negative thoughts and learn how to live with more acceptance and focus on what really matters in life.
Psychodynamic therapyRecommended for those looking to explore their emotions deeply and understand how past experiences shape their present life.
Trauma informed careRecommended for those who have experienced trauma and need a safe, supportive space to heal at their own pace.

My core training included person-centred, psychodynamic and CBT approaches, along with existential therapy. I have done further training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). While my practice is guided by psychodynamic principles, I embrace a pluralistic perspective, recognising that multiple paths can lead to change and personal growth.

To ensure my practice remains current and effective, I continually engage in training and supervision. These include Trauma Focused ACT, specialist training in sex and relationships, social anxiety, eating disorders, self harm, suicidal ideation, and supporting women affected by domestic violence and sexual abuse.

If you decide to begin therapy, I usually start by developing an understanding of what has brought you to therapy and what you would like to change, understand or explore. From there, the work often involves noticing patterns in how you think, feel and relate to others, exploring the meanings certain experiences may hold, and processing thoughts and emotions that may feel difficult to make sense of.

At times I may also draw on ACT or CBT, which might involve developing new ways of responding to difficult thoughts and emotions, experimenting with small changes in how you approach situations, and identifying what truly matters to you so that your actions feel more aligned with the life you want to live.

Throughout the process my aim is to think alongside you, helping you make sense of your experiences and supporting you in finding ways of responding that feel more helpful and true to who you are.

Services

Individual Session

£80 50 min Online

Insurances

Private PayPrivate Insurance
At a glance
London, United KingdomAvailable online only
Usually responds after 24 hours

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Next available: Jun 25