Cathy, UK

I recently attended Laura’s online 8-week DBT Skills Training course and found it incredibly valuable. The program has been instrumental in helping me regulate my emotions by recognizing them and developing effective coping skills and strategies.
Each week, we received a new workbook to guide us through the lessons, along with optional homework to reinforce the learning. I also appreciated that the course was kept to a small group, which created a comfortable and supportive environment for learning and sharing.
I’ve been able to apply the skills I learned during the course, and they have significantly improved my ability to move forward in life with confidence and resilience.
I highly recommend Laura. She is exceptionally experienced in her field and creates a warm, supportive atmosphere that fosters trust. Her approach made it easy for me to feel comfortable and make meaningful progress quickly.

Jordan, UK

I highly recommend Laura to anyone seeking support in their recovery journey. Laura's insights were eye-opening and she offered a unique and meaningful perspective through the use of oracle cards in our group setting which offered a thoughtful and reflective layer to our sessions. Laura's friendly and approachable demeanour also made it easy to feel comfortable and understood in our first 1-2-1 session together. Laura explained concepts in a clear and relatable way and her listening made me feel genuinely heard. Laura created a safe and supportive space that encourages healing and personal growth - I am so grateful to have her support and looking forward to our next session

Victoria, Herts

Amazing! I have learnt so many life skills from the DBT for Addictions course and from Laura who runs it. Laura is a professional, insightful, warm and understanding influence. I've been taught skills to assist me with everyday situations and traumatic situations too. Met some wonderful people who were participating in the course which was fabulous.Very sad when it ended!

Jay, London 

What a wonderful person to speak to - and the spiritual element of learning was not only deeply profound but provided me (and all other participants) an education and valuable lesson that will never be forgotten

Paul, Essex

I want to take this opportunity to say a massive thank you to London Counselling and Consultancy. Laura. Over the last few months, she has helped and supported me with my recent diagnosis of BPD. My whole life I have struggled and felt awkward. I’ve attended the last two, eight-week courses provided by Laura and it has had such a huge impact on my life. Mindfulness. Self-care. The way I react in certain situations. The course is so enjoyable and I learn more about my condition each week. Laura has an amazing teaching method and really makes you feel comfortable. If you don’t understand something, she will explain in a different way. I’m not the brightest, and I’m getting it. I would highly recommend Laura.

Nicola, Kent

I approached Laura asking for advice and help in finding a holistic rehab for my son who struggles with acute anxiety and addiction. We were hoping to avoid a boot camp environment whilst ensuring a full detox and talking therapies. Laura spoke with me at length about my son and then suggested three possible treatment centres. My son completed his programme and found the treatment he received exceptional. I have had weekly therapy sessions with Laura for almost a year now and our sessions are having a profound effect on both myself and those close to me.

Claire, London

My husband and I approached Laura for counselling while we were going through the adoption process. We found her sessions invaluable when exploring our own childhood issues in order to prepare ourselves for our new family. Our relationship is now stronger than ever as a result of her non-judgmental and warm guidance and we would definitely recommend her if you are facing challenges in your relationships or family life. Claire

Iain, Manchester

I had spent 27 years in fear of my abuser and the fears I held inside about how worthless my life was.  My self-esteem didn’t exist but was counterbalanced by a huge ego that led me to a life of pitiful excess. Cocaine and alcohol blotted the pain and the emotion but created utter chaos in my life. Restful sleep was but a dream, I had rarely slept well since childhood.  Intense “emotional release” work with Laura allowed me to see that I need not carry my abuser’s sickness through into my life anymore. I learnt how to let go of the emotional anchor and value myself as a living human being. This has massively benefited my life. I am now almost a year clean and sober without a single relapse.  I work a life programme now that has allowed me to connect with my wife and children like never before. I sleep great, knowing that each day I am honest with myself and those in my life. If you have similar issues and want to gain control of your life again, I can not recommend Laura Smart highly enough. We cried together, we laughed together, we grew together. Thank you.  Iain

Debbie, Birmingham

When I first met Laura my heart and body had been heavy with grief for over 6 years.  My son had been tragically killed at the age of 16, leaving me with a huge amount of unanswered questions, fear, and anxiety.  My life had become unbearable and I was left with overwhelming feelings of helplessness and despair, resulting in me wanting to die.  Laura listened and helped me pick through my distorted thinking patterns with empathy and understanding. She showed me how to understand and deal with all these unbearable feelings and release them from my psyche, as they were no longer serving me.  This was the most powerful and spiritual experience I had ever felt in my life, a true gift. I processed and released all the fear, anger, sadness, guilt, anxiety, emptiness, and loss, with her support. Leaving me to feel free and able to find peace, acceptance, and forgiveness in my heart.  My life changed dramatically on the day of the release ceremony. Laura’s support and guidance, helped me to find my own truths and both my life and my family’s lives will change forever.  I now want to live and look forward to the future with my family.  It has been life-changing. I will always remember my time with Laura and will be eternally grateful for her sharing her knowledge, wisdom, and kind words. I cannot thank her enough. Laura, you are a beautiful lady, inside and out. Forever in my heart. Debbie

Russ, 58

I am what you would think a successful Entrepreneur from the South of England. I have no money worries and 5 lovely children whom I love, and they adore me. From the outside, it looks like I have the perfect life.  My mother died when I was seventeen, being now 58 the effect of losing my entire security and rock was profound. Every day of my life I thought of her and was upset …I didn’t compute that this was why I felt numb and depressed on a regular basis …I tried shopping, drinking you name it and nothing made me satisfied.  I have had a few therapists over the years and was becoming disillusioned at the lack of progress with them. I decided to book a few weeks in a retreat in Spain to try and get some clarity on life, not really thinking that there were any quick fixes. I met Laura there and had several counselling sessions with her before trying some therapeutic release work.   I cannot believe the effect she has had on my life. She showed me how to face and then release the unhealthy way I was dealing with my mother’s death and a new way that doesn’t hurt but makes me smile and thankful that she was my Mother.  It was a little miracle for me and I feel very lucky to have come across Laura. My only wish is that I had met her 20 years ago.  Russ

Anon, 56

I saw Laura at her retreat in Spain, doing both inner child therapy and emotional release work.  Completing this work enabled me to leave behind a burden I had carried for a long time.   I felt safe doing this work with Laura. She was encouraging and supportive and guided me gently through some difficult past experiences and emotions.  I loved her guided meditations.  I am grateful I had the opportunity to complete this difficult work with someone as knowledgeable, kind and compassionate as Laura.