In-Person Counselling & Coaching in Somerset
Laura How | In-Person Counselling & Coaching
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, and the surrounding villages.
Alongside my local practice, I also work online with clients across the UK and worldwide. But for those who prefer to meet face-to-face, my Somerset therapy room offers a quiet, comfortable space for reflection and change.
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.
About Laura
I’m a UK-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 evidence-based practice. I help couples work through challenges such as sexual disconnection, misunderstandings, betrayal, and addictions that undermine closeness, blending emotional depth with practical strategies to rebuild trust and create resilient, fulfilling partnerships.
I also support individuals facing concerns such as anxiety, trauma, depression, stress, or low self-esteem, helping them develop clarity, resilience, and a stronger sense of self, whether or not they’re currently in a relationship.
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 (Somerset)
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 Therapy
Below you’ll find answers to the most common questions we’re asked about working with a therapist. If your question isn’t covered here, please feel free to get in touch and I’ll be happy to respond, even if you’re just exploring whether counselling is right for you.
Can I reschedule or cancel?
What if I’m late or miss my session?
Will I always work with the same therapist?
If there’s something you’re still unsure about, take a look at the Full FAQs page — it covers a lot more detail. And if you still can’t find the answer you need, just get in touch and I’ll be happy to help.