Integrative Psychotherapy · Online across the UK

A place to understand the patterns shaping how you feel, relate and live.

Integrative psychotherapy for adults exploring relationships, anxiety, identity, self-worth and periods of change. A thoughtful, non-judgemental space to slow down, reflect and understand yourself more deeply.

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Micky Laurie, integrative psychotherapist

BSc Psychology MA Psychotherapy & Counselling Online across the UK Secure video sessions

About me

Hello, and welcome. I'm Micky, an integrative psychotherapist working with adults online across the UK. You don't need to arrive knowing exactly what is wrong, or with everything already understood. This can simply be a place to begin.

“My aim is not to tell you who you are or what you should do, but to work alongside you as we begin to understand your inner world.”

So much of life is spent responding to the world around us that it can become hard to hear ourselves clearly. Therapy offers a regular space to slow down and pay attention to what you are feeling, how you relate to others, and the patterns that seem to repeat.

I believe the relationship between therapist and client is central to meaningful work. Trust and openness make it possible to explore the parts of yourself that feel difficult, tender or hidden, and to understand how past and present experiences shape your emotional life today.

I hold a BSc in Psychology and an MA in Psychotherapy and Counselling. My background in psychology informs how I think, while my psychotherapy training brings a relational, emotional and reflective perspective, with an interest in both how the mind works and how it feels to live inside it.

How I work

An integrative, relational approach

My approach brings together relational, psychodynamic, existential and humanistic ways of working, allowing the therapy to respond to you as an individual rather than following a fixed formula.

Relational

Central to my work is paying attention to what happens between us in therapy. The therapeutic relationship can offer important insight into wider patterns of connection, trust, closeness and distance in your life.

Psychodynamic & Existential

We may explore how earlier experiences and less conscious patterns continue to influence the present, alongside questions of identity, meaning, freedom, responsibility and the way you want to live.

Humanistic

Empathy, authenticity and respect for your individual experience sit at the centre of the work. Therapy is collaborative rather than prescriptive, and develops at a pace that feels manageable for you.

What I help with

What therapy can help with

People come to therapy for many different reasons. Sometimes something specific has happened; at other times there is simply a sense that the same feelings, relationships or patterns keep returning. You do not need to have a diagnosis or be in crisis to begin.

Anxiety Low mood & depression Relationship difficulties Repeating relationship patterns Family difficulties Trauma Loss & grief Low self-worth Identity & belonging Burnout Emotional overwhelm Difficulty with intimacy or connection Feeling stuck or disconnected Life transitions & change

Therapy can be challenging, but it can also be creative, grounding and deeply meaningful. My role is to offer a thoughtful space where we can become curious about your experience together, at a pace that feels right for you.

Fees & availability

Working together

Before booking a therapy session, I offer a free 15-minute introductory call. This is an opportunity to briefly discuss what has brought you to therapy, ask any initial questions and get a sense of whether working together might feel right.

Therapy sessions

£100 / 50 mins

Therapy sessions last 50 minutes and usually take place weekly at an agreed time. Sessions are offered online across the UK.

Sessions are confidential. Confidentiality may only be set aside where there is a serious risk of harm or a safeguarding or legal obligation, and wherever possible this would be discussed with you first.
If you need to cancel or rearrange a session, at least 48 hours' notice is appreciated; sessions cancelled with less notice may be charged at the full fee.
Brief clinical notes are kept securely, in line with data protection requirements and professional ethical guidance.
Payment for therapy sessions is taken securely by card through the booking system.

Free introductory call

Start with a short conversation

Choosing a therapist is personal. I offer a free 15-minute introductory call so that you can briefly tell me what you are looking for, ask any initial questions and get a sense of whether working together might feel right.

Book a free introductory call There is no obligation to book a therapy session afterwards.

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Get in touch

Have a question first?

If you have a question before arranging an introductory call, you are welcome to get in touch. I aim to respond to enquiries within 24 hours on working days.

hello@mickylaurietherapy.co.uk

Phone

07842 836 931

Sessions

Online across the UK, by secure video call

Questions

Frequently asked

What is psychotherapy?

Psychotherapy is a regular, confidential space to explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences with a trained professional. Rather than offering quick fixes, it gives you time to understand what you are feeling and why, to notice patterns in how you relate to yourself and others, and to make sense of difficulties that may feel confusing or long-standing. Over time, this understanding can bring greater clarity, perspective and a more compassionate relationship with yourself.

What is an integrative approach?

An integrative approach means I draw on several bodies of therapeutic thinking (relational, psychodynamic, existential and humanistic) rather than following a single method. This allows the work to respond to you as an individual, and to what feels most helpful at different points. Some sessions may focus on understanding the past; others on what is happening in your life now. The aim is a way of working that is thoughtful and personalised rather than one-size-fits-all.

How do I know if therapy is right for me?

There is no single sign that means therapy is right for you. People come when something specific has happened, or simply because familiar feelings or patterns keep returning. You do not need to be in crisis, or to know exactly what is wrong, to begin. If you have a sense that you would value time and space to understand yourself more fully, that is often reason enough. A free introductory call can help you decide.

What happens in the first session?

The first therapy session lasts 50 minutes, like those that follow. It gives us time to begin exploring what has brought you to therapy, what you are hoping for, and anything you would like to ask. It also gives us both a sense of how it feels to work together. There is no pressure to share more than feels comfortable, and no expectation that you arrive with everything already understood. We can then think together about how you would like to continue.

How do I know whether we are a good fit?

The quality of the therapeutic relationship is widely recognised as an important part of effective therapy. A good fit tends to be something you feel: a sense of being listened to, taken seriously and able to speak openly, even about difficult things. The introductory call and first session are both opportunities to notice this. It is always reasonable to take your time deciding, and to ask questions along the way.

How often will we meet?

Sessions usually take place weekly, at the same time each week, which helps therapy become a reliable and containing space. Some people choose to meet more frequently at certain points; others move to a different rhythm as the work develops. We would agree what feels right together, and keep it under review, rather than fixing it rigidly from the outset.

How long will I be in therapy?

This varies a great deal from person to person. Some people come with a specific focus and work over a shorter period; others value longer-term, open-ended therapy that allows deeper exploration over time. There is no set number of sessions. We would review how the work is going at regular intervals, and you are free to decide how long you would like to continue.

How do online sessions work?

All sessions are held online, over a secure video call, at a time we have agreed. You will need a private, quiet space where you will not be interrupted, a reliable internet connection, and a device with a camera. Many people find online therapy just as thoughtful and personal as being in the same room, with the added flexibility of attending from wherever they feel most comfortable, anywhere in the UK. I will send everything you need in advance.

Is therapy confidential?

Yes. What you share in therapy is treated as confidential. The main exceptions are situations involving a serious risk of harm to yourself or others, or particular legal or safeguarding obligations. Wherever possible, I would talk with you first before sharing anything. I keep brief, secure notes in line with data protection requirements and professional ethical guidance. We can talk through any questions you have about confidentiality at the start.

What does therapy cost?

Therapy sessions are £100 and last 50 minutes. Before arranging a therapy session, I offer a free 15-minute introductory call so that we can briefly discuss what you are looking for and whether working together might feel appropriate. Payment for therapy sessions is taken securely by card through the booking system. If cost is a consideration, you are welcome to raise this with me, and I will be honest about what I can offer.

What happens if I need to cancel?

Life sometimes gets in the way, and occasional changes are understandable. I ask for at least 48 hours' notice if you need to cancel or rearrange a session, so that the time can be offered to someone else where possible. Sessions cancelled with less notice may be charged at the full fee. We would talk through how this works at the beginning, so that expectations are clear on both sides.

Can I end therapy whenever I want?

Yes. Therapy is always something you choose, and you are free to end it whenever you wish. That said, where possible it can be valuable to spend a session or two thinking about ending together, rather than stopping abruptly. Endings can be a meaningful part of the work. If you decide to finish, I will always aim to make that a considered and well-supported process.

Do I need to be in crisis to start therapy?

Not at all. While some people come to therapy at a point of crisis, many others begin simply because something does not feel quite right, or because they want to understand themselves more deeply. You do not need a diagnosis, a label, or a particular reason to justify starting. If you are in immediate danger or urgent distress, please note that therapy is not an emergency service, and contacting your GP or emergency services is the right step.