Counsellor profile
Laidley Poulton, ACA
Based in Australia ยท 5 years of experience
Counsellor for stress, grief and life changes
Continue with LaidleyAt a glance
- Registration
- ACA, Australia (16898)
- Qualifications
- ACA
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English
- Based in
- Australia
Details come from information Laidley supplied to BetterHelp.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
About Laidley
ACA. 5 years' experience. Laidley Poulton works with stress, anxiety, grief and life changes using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy. He also supports people navigating LGBT concerns, parenting strain, compassion fatigue, self-esteem and career questions.
Laidley writes plainly and keeps sessions focused on what is happening now. He looks at immediate problems and the longer patterns that shape how people respond to pressure. He says his own lived experience with mental health informs his practice and gives him practical perspective rather than theory alone.
Sessions aim to slow things down so difficult feelings are easier to name. He helps people clarify values, notice unhelpful thoughts and try small experiments to change behaviour. Mindfulness techniques are used to build attention and reduce reactivity in daily life.
Laidley works with issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties and avoidant personality traits. He also addresses caregiver stress, cancer-related concerns, communication problems and the emotional fallout of separation or infidelity.
His approach suits people who want straightforward, psychologically informed counselling that mixes reflection with practical exercises. He works in English and practises in Australia. To begin, follow the listed online counselling route and complete the short questionnaire to schedule a first session.
Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time and fees vary with location.
How his approaches work in online counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take actions that fit those values despite difficult thoughts or feelings. It often suits stress, anxiety and life-change issues where taking small committed steps is useful. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person and their experience, using open listening and reflective dialogue to help people understand themselves and their choices. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention practices to reduce reactivity and increase awareness, which can help with grief, rumination and compassion fatigue.Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and try approaches that fit the person's needs. This is a collaborative process and methods can be adjusted over time based on what helps most.
Confirm the current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific delivery methods. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, for example by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins or avoiding the need to be on camera. It can also let people use mindfulness exercises and ACT homework between sessions to support change in everyday life.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression and life changes, plus related issues such as parenting strain, compassion fatigue and self-esteem.
What style of counselling does he use?
He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy, combining reflection with practical exercises.
How much experience does he have?
He has five years' experience in counselling practice.
What are his credentials and location?
He is listed as ACA and practises in Australia.
Are sessions offered in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients book sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions charged?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time and fees vary depending on location.
How do I start with this counsellor?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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