| Occupation | Clinical psychologist, EMDR therapist |
|---|---|
| Education | Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy) — Cardiff University |
| Methods | EMDR, CBT, Narrative Therapy, Sensory Integration |
| Registration | HCPC-registered (Health and Care Professions Council) |
| Organization | EMDR Encyclopedia & Global Directory |
Laura Bennett — HCPC-registered clinical psychologist and accredited EMDR therapist based in Cardiff, United Kingdom. She specializes in neurodevelopmental conditions including ADHD and autism spectrum disorder (ASD), particularly where these co-occur with trauma. Laura is passionate about neurodiversity-affirming practice and helping clients understand their unique brain wiring while healing from past experiences.
| Issue | Methods |
|---|---|
| ADHD in adults — diagnosis & therapy | CBT, Narrative Therapy, EMDR |
| Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) — late diagnosis support | Narrative Therapy, Sensory Integration |
| Trauma in neurodivergent individuals | EMDR |
| Rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD) | EMDR, CBT |
| Executive dysfunction & burnout | CBT, Coaching |
| Masking, identity & self-acceptance | Narrative Therapy, EMDR |
Laura's approach is neurodiversity-affirming: she does not view ADHD or autism as disorders to be "fixed" but as different neurotypes that come with unique strengths and challenges. She uses EMDR to process the trauma that many neurodivergent individuals accumulate — from bullying, social rejection, and the exhaustion of masking — while using CBT and coaching to build practical strategies for daily life. Narrative Therapy helps clients rewrite the often negative stories they have internalized about themselves.
Laura has worked in NHS neurodevelopmental services across Wales and in specialist trauma services. She offers face-to-face sessions in Cardiff and secure online therapy for clients across the UK.