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 for you, 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.
Formal Education & Training: 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 (77 reviews).
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"having the validation i need in making small steps has helped me so much already"
Madz (April 22, 2025)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"Love the system"
Liz (April 21, 2025)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"Li is very discerning and objective in her feedback."
Pat (April 16, 2025)
Rating: [4 out of 5 stars!]
"Online Therapy has been the best online therapy service I have used ever! I have already recommended it to several friends and loved ones."
Isa (March 02, 2025)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"I am very happy with my therapist and feel like I am making great progress."
Mela (February 08, 2025)
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)