Alexithymia
Anger Management
Anxiety
Anxious personality disorder
Binge eating
Bipolar spectrum disorders
Burnout
Chronic fatigue
Coaching
Complex PTSD
Coping with a long-term health condition
Dependent personality disorder
Depression
Dissocial (antisocial) personality disorder
Emotionally unstable personality disorder (EUPD)
End of relationship difficulties
General wellness
Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD)
Grief
Health anxiety
Histrionic personality disorder
Insomnia
Medically unexplained symptoms (MUS)
Narcissistic personality disorder
Obsessive compulsive (anankastic) personality disorder
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
Other mental health concern
Panic disorder
Paranoid personality disorder
Perfectionism
Personality disorder
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Prolonged grief
Psychosis
Relationships
Schizoid personality disorder
Self-esteem
Sleep difficulties
Social phobia
Stress
Stress management
Trauma (general)
Women's health
Dr

Laura Bettney

 
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Clinical Psychologist

DClinPsy

Warm, collaborative therapy for anxiety, trauma, identity and complex emotions. Practical tools and deep work, tailored to you. Neurodiversity-affirming. 15+ yrs’ experience. Compassion at the core.

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Insurers

Axa
BUPA
Cigna
Zurich
Travelers
Case Managers

Languages

English

About me

Starting therapy can feel daunting — especially if you’ve been holding a lot for a long time, or felt misunderstood in the past. I offer a warm, steady, and collaborative space to unpack anxiety, overwhelm, shame, grief, and complex emotional patterns — and work towards lasting change that feels grounded and meaningful. I support adults navigating anxiety (including OCD, social anxiety, panic, and health anxiety), low mood, trauma, dissociation, burnout, identity concerns, and challenging family or relationship dynamics. Many of my clients describe feeling “too much” or “too complicated,” or struggle with harsh inner critics despite functioning well outwardly. They’re often thoughtful, sensitive people facing major life transitions or accumulated emotional load. My approach integrates evidence-based models including CBT, ACT, CFT, trauma-focused, and schema-informed work. But I don’t believe therapy is one-size-fits-all. We’ll go at your pace, balancing reflection and practical tools, and working flexibly with both surface-level strategies and deeper themes like guilt, boundaries, and emotional safety. I’m a HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years’ experience across NHS, private, and medico-legal contexts. I also offer neurodiversity-affirming therapy for autistic and ADHD adults, recognising communication preferences, sensory needs, and identity nuance. Whether this is your first time seeking help or you’re returning after difficult experiences with therapy, you’re welcome here — with your complexity, strengths, doubts, and hopes. My aim is to meet you where you are and support you to build a more authentic, compassionate relationship with yourself and your life.

Area I can help with

Alexithymia
Anger Management
Anxiety
Anxious personality disorder
Binge eating
Bipolar spectrum disorders
Burnout
Chronic fatigue
Coaching
Complex PTSD
Coping with a long-term health condition
Dependent personality disorder
Depression
Dissocial (antisocial) personality disorder
Emotionally unstable personality disorder (EUPD)
End of relationship difficulties
General wellness
Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD)
Grief
Health anxiety
Histrionic personality disorder
Insomnia
Medically unexplained symptoms (MUS)
Narcissistic personality disorder
Obsessive compulsive (anankastic) personality disorder
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
Other mental health concern
Panic disorder
Paranoid personality disorder
Perfectionism
Personality disorder
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Prolonged grief
Psychosis
Relationships
Schizoid personality disorder
Self-esteem
Sleep difficulties
Social phobia
Stress
Stress management
Trauma (general)
Women's health

Types of therapy I offer

Couples Therapy
Solution Focused Therapy
Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Psychosis (CBTp)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Full Psychological Assessments (60-90 minute)

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