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- Stress and anxiety
- Self esteem work
- Life changes
About Laurie
ACA counsellor, 12 years' experience, Laurie Scarce helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem and depression. She works with people facing major life changes and those seeking clearer motivation. Sessions are offered in English from Australia.
Laurie emphasises that each person knows their own story. She listens for strengths you can use to tackle problems. In early sessions she focuses on what you want to change and what practical steps feel possible right now.
She commonly addresses communication problems, social anxiety and phobia, and the guilt and shame that follows difficult choices. Laurie also supports people working through grief and loss, questions about life purpose, and rebuilding self-love after setbacks. Conversations are aimed at small, doable shifts rather than only talking about feelings.
Her approach is straightforward and goal-oriented. Laurie helps set clear, short-term goals and checks progress regularly. She offers practical strategies for coping with overwhelm and for improving confidence in daily situations.
Sessions move at a pace the client prefers. Laurie asks about current routines and suggests concrete experiments to try between sessions. She also revisits what’s working and what needs adjusting so plans stay realistic and relevant.
To begin, people are asked to use the online matching process and schedule a first session. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. International clients are not currently accepted.
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How evidence-based techniques are used in online sessions
Two evidence-based techniques commonly used in goal-oriented counselling are behavioural activation and skills-based coping work. Behavioural activation involves planning small, concrete activities to lift mood and reintroduce rewarding routines, which can help with low motivation and depression. Skills-based coping work teaches practical tools for managing anxiety and stress, such as breathing methods, brief exposure exercises and stepwise problem-solving. Another approach is focused communication practice, which breaks down conversations into clear steps and rehearses them in session. This helps people build confidence for difficult talks and reduces avoidance around relationship conflict. Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss clients' goals and preferences and then try methods that seem likely to fit. This is a collaborative process with regular review so the plan can be adjusted if something isn’t helping. Confirm session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy day, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when a quick progress review is needed. They can also lower the barrier to attending when scheduling around work or family commitments.Sheet 3
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, low self-esteem and depression. Additional focus areas include communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation, life purpose and social anxiety.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and goal-focused. She helps set short-term goals and suggests concrete strategies to try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional work experience in Australia. That background includes supporting people through life changes and grief.
What credentials and location apply?
She is credentialed with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and practices from Australia.
Which languages are available?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people from other countries work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted. She works with people based in Australia.
How are sessions structured and paid for?
Session cost varies with location and is managed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Confirm current session options before booking.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.