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- Person-centred focus
- Practical coping steps
- Works with trauma
About Dominic
Dominic Lourie is a counsellor with seven years' experience offering person-centred support. He began his work in homeless hostels and has since practised in the NHS, corporate settings, and private practice. Dominic listens to each person's story and meets people where they are to help them work through what matters most.
He trained as a Person Centred counsellor and uses that human, collaborative stance in sessions. Dominic draws on a range of approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy, to shape sessions around practical goals. He aims to make therapy straightforward and relevant to everyday life.
Clients bring many concerns, such as stress, anxiety, grief, trauma and abuse, depression, addiction, relationship and intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, ADHD, and parenting strain. Dominic also supports people dealing with long-term health conditions, caregiving stress, body image, identity and sexuality issues, and career pressures. He says no story is too complex to discuss.
In sessions he offers a calm, respectful space and listens closely to what is said. The work often involves talking through difficult memories, testing new ways of coping, and setting small practical steps between meetings. Dominic follows the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, abbreviated BACP, code of ethics.
He works in the United Kingdom and conducts sessions in English. Dominic accepts international clients, and uses an approach that adapts to each person's needs and pace.
He trained as a Person Centred counsellor and uses that human, collaborative stance in sessions. Dominic draws on a range of approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy, to shape sessions around practical goals. He aims to make therapy straightforward and relevant to everyday life.
Clients bring many concerns, such as stress, anxiety, grief, trauma and abuse, depression, addiction, relationship and intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, ADHD, and parenting strain. Dominic also supports people dealing with long-term health conditions, caregiving stress, body image, identity and sexuality issues, and career pressures. He says no story is too complex to discuss.
In sessions he offers a calm, respectful space and listens closely to what is said. The work often involves talking through difficult memories, testing new ways of coping, and setting small practical steps between meetings. Dominic follows the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, abbreviated BACP, code of ethics.
He works in the United Kingdom and conducts sessions in English. Dominic accepts international clients, and uses an approach that adapts to each person's needs and pace.
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How Dominic's approaches translate to online counselling
Online work can use the same basics Dominic uses in person. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and choose small actions that match their values, which can be helpful for anxiety, stress and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting patterns of thinking and testing new behaviours, so it suits problems like low mood, insomnia and unhelpful anxiety. Attachment-Based Therapy emphasises how past relationships shape current trust and closeness, and can be useful for relationship and intimacy issues.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Dominic will work collaboratively to see which methods fit a person's needs, goals and preferences. That might mean blending person-centred listening with practical CBT tasks, or using ACT ideas alongside attachment work; the plan is shaped together rather than imposed.
The original biography does not specify which session formats are used, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people choose online counselling because it can fit more easily into a working day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Online work also makes it possible to continue therapy after relocating or when international access is required, while keeping the focus on real-life steps and coping strategies.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
See below
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems can be talked about?
Dominic works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting pressures, ADHD, and career-related worries.
How would Dominic describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a person-centred style that focuses on listening and meeting people where they are. He also draws on approaches such as ACT, CBT, Attachment-Based Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to shape practical steps.
How much experience does he have?
Dominic has seven years' experience, beginning in homeless hostels and later working across the NHS, corporate settings and private practice.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds BACP accreditation and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and he is able to take international clients.
What session formats does he provide?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a session according to the therapist's availability.