Li Laurent
,BSc, MA, EMDRAA, AASW
I'm a little unusual as a therapist, in that I exist quite visibly outside of the therapy "room". However, as someone who genuinely believes that the key to mental freedom lies in the ability to be ourselves, I think it's best to advocate for living a life you want to be in. I bring an open-minded, encouraging, but no-nonsense approach that bridges the gap between therapy and coaching. I think this sort of space is more often than not about finding the right person for you to explore the nitty-gritty nuance of your life with, as well as having scope to figure things out more practically alongside some honest company.
I like to be at the fore of innovation in practice, and solution focussed strategies (getting results) are my professional bread and butter when it comes to how we work together. I'm eclectically trained, meaning we can be flexible in our approach, though on here we pivot around the cognitive model. Even if you hate CBT (which I hear a lot), it's very rare that we can't find a way for this to actually work in your favour, so a "trust the process" perspective is helpful to hold on to. If you know you're not ready to do the work though (totally fine), save your money and use free online resources, a lot of them are great and you won't feel like you've wasted your time.
In terms of my clinical background: I'm an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, Published Researcher and Specialist Vocal coach working internationally in my private practice, and here on Online-Therapy offering CBT specifically. Prior to this, I worked in public and private practices both online and in person, and mobilised the first mental health social work sector for veterans with complex trauma in the UK.
Accreditations:
BSc, MA, AMHSW, EMDRAA, BPS, SWE, Doctoral Candidate.
Referral Pathways: Online Therapy (CBT program work only), Talked, Medicare, Victims Services, Open Arms, BUPA, and self funded sessions. Always check with your insurer to find out what they cover, as their terms and conditions tend to vary.
Australia
| Credential type: | Membership |
| Type: | Holistic Therapist |
| Accrediting Institution: | AASW |
| Membership ID/Number: | 493101 |
| Year Issued: | 2021 |
| Status: | Verified |
| Credential type: | Diploma/Degree |
| Type: | Mental Health Social Worker |
| Accrediting Institution: | University of York |
| Diploma/Degree Type: | Masters in Mental Health Social Work |
| Year Issued: | 2020 |
| Status: | Verified |
| Credential type: | Diploma/Degree |
| Type: | Holistic Therapist |
| Accrediting Institution: | Derby university |
| Diploma/Degree Type: | Bachelor of Science with Honours in Psychology |
| Year Issued: | 2017 |
| Status: | Verified |
| Credential type: | Certificate |
| Type: | EMDR Practitioner |
| Accrediting Institution: | EMDRAA |
| Certificate ID/Number: | EMDR Certificate 1 |
| Year Issued: | 2021 |
| Status: | Verified |
Li Laurent has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars (72 reviews).
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"This program really works. I was doubtful that I could make serious changes in such a short time but by sticking with it on a daily basis, vulnerability and an amazing therapist I have made significant progress. I've tried therapy before, but this comprehensive model with different components really worked for me. I have a new outlook on life and how to handle challenges. Forever grateful!"
Lily (June 26, 2024)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"This has been really helpful so far!! Thank you for all the support."
Diana (June 06, 2024)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"Really helpful"
RossF (May 19, 2024)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"Excellent service."
Rory (April 11, 2024)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"It is helpful. Is not cheap but if you do the work the chances of success are higher"
Nicknamesrgr8 (January 30, 2024)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"I have had a wonderful journey with online therapy. Li has helped me open up to myself and the fog filled reality I was living. She has been amazingly perceptive of my deeper issues; helping me understand myself better.
The CBT program is very effective and efficient in its goal to help everyone improve themselves and live happier lives. Online therapy has changed my life for the better. I have become stronger than ever before and am on the road to recovery. Thanks Li and Online-Therapy.com!"
Wonderful Journey (December 08, 2023)
Rating: [4 out of 5 stars!]
"I have been finding this incredibly helpful"
Shannon (October 25, 2023)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"Love everything about it"
Vlad (October 03, 2023)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"Very convenient and allows you to move at your own pace. Amazing service so far!"
Mary (September 27, 2023)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"I find this program more participative and collaborative than traditional therapy. It does require you to show up in different ways, but it's a great method when you commit to it."
Collaborative (September 25, 2023)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"I´m very happy with the Online-Therapy program. I´ve been looking for a therapist for a while and i finally found someone who fits just perfectly to me. I´ve been working on the program for the last five months and i think the worksheets are super helpful and they give me a great orientation what to work on. As i like CBT in general this was the best way for me to do therapy!"
Vicky (August 31, 2023)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"I have been able to understand myself more and feel supported through the process of finding myself"
Sindey (August 21, 2023)
Rating: [4 out of 5 stars!]
"I like the worksheets and additional resources in addition to the sessions. Would recommend to a friend"
Review (August 10, 2023)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"I have been using Online-Therapy.com for a month with a basic subscription and am quite happy with the therapist I'm working with. There are multiple worksheets that you're assigned to help you work through issues and my therapist always provides helpful feedback and suggestions. Even with the basic subscription, I feel like I'm getting more from this format than I have with therapy sessions in the past."
NP (July 12, 2023)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"So far so good, this is the longest amount of time I have been stuck to a therapist. I usually only last about a day or 2, but she showed the most interest and understanding considering this is all done online with any live sessions."
Nelle (June 08, 2023)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"My therapist is super helpful and i love the features. It´s great because with the worksheets i can do the work on my own but always get professional assistance from my therapist throughout the process"
Vicky (April 02, 2023)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"So far I’ve been really impressed. My time checking in with my therapist was helpful and gave me lots of food for thought. I really like the worksheets and the clarity of the process."
Jack (January 30, 2023)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"So far, my experience has been nothing but positive. The dialogue with the therapist has been open and honest. I haven't had much time to progress in the program due to a lot of time being spent at work paired with the Thanksgiving holiday, but I am looking forward to diving in deeper.
I appreciate that this option exists, and I give large kudos to the entire team!"
Eric (November 28, 2022)
Rating: [4 out of 5 stars!]
"It's been a really nice experience so far. I'm able to work with my therapist to understand my issues and we work through ways that can help me around it. The communication has been easy to follow and by far it has made the more challenging aspects easier to do. There are so many useful tools that really helped me establish some markers and helped me create a good routine. It's exactly what I wanted from therapy and this format works for me. I've already been noticing small changes and it keeps getting better every day."
Pipi (November 11, 2022)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"Back and forth chat is helpful. Experience of the therapists are great."
Bj (November 03, 2022)