Laura Smith

Laura Smith is an experienced integrative counsellor currently working at Laura J Smith Counselling and Onebright, with additional roles as a bereavement counsellor at Farleigh Hospice and an associate counsellor at Independent Therapy Solutions Ltd. Laura has a rich background in providing therapeutic support, having worked as a school counsellor at Notley High School and Maltings Academy, where work included helping vulnerable students with anxiety and self-esteem issues. Prior experience includes counselling at ANXIETY UK, focusing on low intensity therapy to aid clients in managing anxiety disorders. Laura's career began in administrative roles at the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman and the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman before transitioning into counselling. Laura holds an accredited diploma in integrative counselling and a Foundation degree in health and social care from The Open University, further enhancing skills in mental health support.