In-Person Counselling & Coaching in Somerset
Counselling & Coaching in Somerset | Laura How
MEET LAURA
If you are looking for counselling in Somerset, I offer in-person therapy from my private practice in Axbridge. I work with both couples and individuals across the county, including clients from Cheddar, Wells, Weston-super-Mare, Glastonbury, Bridgewater and the surrounding areas.
Laura How
Relationship Counsellor & Coach
I provide therapy that is direct, practical, and solution-focused. Whether you want to strengthen your relationship or deal with personal challenges, we will work together to create lasting change.
Diploma in Counselling (UWE, 2011, BACP-accredited)
20+ years’ experience in mental health and therapy roles
Fully insured and working under regular professional supervision
New to working with me? Please book an Intake Session first.
Already a client? Go straight to Follow Up Sessions.
How I WOrk
I’m a Somerset-based relationship counsellor and coach, working with both individuals and couples to address the issues that most impact their emotional wellbeing and relationships.
My approach is direct, emotionally honest, and grounded in methods that actually work. You can read what others say about working with me on the client reviews page.
I help couples work through challenges such as sexual disconnection, resentment, betrayal, and apathy, offering practical tools to rebuild trust and create resilient, fulfilling partnerships.
I also support individuals facing concerns such as anxiety, trauma, depression, addictions, or low self-esteem, helping them develop resilience, balance, and a stronger sense of self.
If you’d like to know more about my personal background and experience, you can read more about me here.
If you’d like to explore more about my online sessions and resources, you can visit the main Laura How homepage.
Who I Work With
Most of the people I see are professionals, parents, or couples who feel stuck, distant, or overwhelmed. In our sessions, I’ll help you slow down, see patterns clearly, and start making meaningful changes that restore your sense of agency, connection and confidence.
Specialist Areas of Interest
Helping partners reconnect sexually and emotionally, rebuild desire and create safety in the bedroom. I support couples to move beyond sexual avoidance toward mutual desire, trust, and closeness.
Tracking how early relational patterns influence your adult relationships. Dealing with anxious, avoidant, or disorganised styles, and teaching new ways to relate with security, closeness, and responsiveness.
Helping couples rebuild safety after betrayal, secrecy, or emotional fractures. I’ll guide you to restore transparency, deepen vulnerability, and re-establish a foundation of emotional and trust.
Unpacking how media, gender scripts, porn, ideology, and external narratives distort intimacy, desire, and expectations, helping you to develop counter-narratives that reinforce healthy connection and partnership.
Addressing behavioural, substance and porn-related addiction within relationships: understanding impact, rebuilding intimacy, and creating recovery plans that honour consent, boundaries, and relational repair.
Supporting individuals with anxiety, depression, stress, or self-esteem challenges through a grounded, integrative approach that strengthens emotional resilience and promotes long-term mental wellbeing.
Session Information & Fees
Session format: 60 Minutes, In-person (Axbridge)
Availability: 9:30am-7.30pm (UK time) on Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays.
Fee: £110 per session
My practice room in Axbridge, Somerset offers a calm, private space where individuals and couples can feel safe, relaxed, and supported as we work together.
Location
My practice room in Axbridge, Somerset is 20 minutes from the M5, very easy to find and has dedicated parking for two cars. If this is too far or you are unable to travel please consider setting up an online session.
1 Mendip View Gardens
Axbridge
Somerset
BS26 2FS
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Common Questions About Counselling
Below are some of the most common questions people ask before starting in-person counselling. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, just get in touch. I’m happy to answer any other questions.
Can I Park Nearby?
What should I expect at my first session?
Do you offer evening or weekend appointments?
Is everything confidential?
Can we just try one session?
Ready to Begin?
If you’re ready to take the next step, you can book your first session online using the Intake Session form. The intake session gives you time to talk things through, ask questions, and decide whether this feels like the right fit.
If you’re still exploring, you can get in touch with any questions before booking.