About Laura Manly

Holistic Therapist | Counsellor | Hypnotherapist

Helping you gently shift fear, emotional pain, and limiting beliefs, because I’ve lived it, too.

For a long time, I didn’t feel like I was enough.
I wore a brave face, did what was expected, and pushed through. But underneath, I was anxious, disconnected, and quietly struggling. I didn’t know how to say, “I’m not okay.” I thought healing was something that happened to other people.

But when I finally gave myself permission to stop pretending and start feeling, everything began to shift.

My journey into therapy wasn’t just a career move, it was personal. Every training, every modality, every tool I now use with clients has been part of my own healing. I know what it’s like to untangle old pain. I know what it’s like to feel fear in your body, not just your thoughts. And I know how deeply life can change when you begin to feel safe enough to truly be yourself.

“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson

Laura Manly, specialist in integrative therapy based in Leatherhead, Surrey
Counselling for young people to navigate anxiety and social pressures

How I Work

I offer a gentle, holistic space where every part of you is welcome, your thoughts, emotions, stuckness, longings, and the parts of yourself that might feel hidden or lost.

My work weaves counselling, hypnotherapy, and a range of holistic tools like EFT, NLP, IEMT, hypno-coaching, inner parts work, and regression therapy. Together, these approaches help soothe your nervous system, release old wounds, and support true, lasting change from deep within.

I don’t follow a rigid formula, because you’re not a formula. Sometimes our work is about holding space for grief. Other times, it’s unlearning old stories, healing past pain, or reconnecting with the parts of you that carry your light. And sometimes, it’s simply about breathing and being still.

I support adults and young people, especially those navigating trauma recovery, anxiety, overthinking, low self-esteem, limiting beliefs, life transitions, or feeling overwhelmed by who they are becoming.

These aren’t just areas I’ve trained in, they’re experiences I’ve lived. I know what it’s like to feel lost, weighed down by old pain, or unsure who you’re meant to be. I bring compassion, warmth, and honesty into this space so that you, too, can feel safe enough to find your way home to yourself.

“Maybe you have to know the darkness before you can appreciate the light.”
— Madeleine L’Engle

A Little About Me

I’m a therapist, a mother, and a reflective soul who understands what it’s like to feel lost, overwhelmed, or as though you’re never quite “enough.”

Before becoming a counsellor and hypnotherapist, I spent many years working in marketing and product development within the corporate world and have gained experience in the early years sector. As life unfolded, I found myself drawn toward deeper questions, about healing, meaning, and what truly helps us feel whole. That journey eventually led me to retrain as a psychotherapeutic counsellor and clinical hypnotherapist, expanding into holistic therapies and trauma-informed work.

Alongside my private practice, I volunteer as a youth counsellor within the NHS and have worked in life skills programmes supporting adults and young people living with learning disabilities and autism. I have also supported survivors of trauma, which has deepened my empathy and reinforced my belief that healing must always meet people exactly where they are.

“You don’t have to have it all figured out. You just have to be willing to begin.”

Whether you’re looking to manage stress and anxiety, build confidence, or explore new ways to navigate life’s challenges, I’m here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can create meaningful change and help you unlock your true potential.

Thank you for taking the time to learn more about me. If you’d like to explore how we can work together, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. I’d be honour to walk alongside you!

Laura Manly supporting clients to just be themselves