Louise Averies

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About me

About me
I'm a warm, inclusive counsellor offering therapy in Exeter, Exmouth, and online across the UK. I support adults feeling overwhelmed, stuck, anxious or disconnected - from themselves, their relationships, or their direction in life.

How I work
I offer a grounded, relational approach to counselling, where you can explore your experiences in a safe and steady space. I won’t give you quick fixes, but I will offer curiosity, presence, and care - and together we can make sense of what’s happening for you.

My approach is integrative, which means I draw on a range of therapeutic models to suit your unique needs and pace. I work with people navigating both long-held patterns and recent difficulties, always moving gently and respectfully.

Who I work with
I support adults facing:

  • Anxiety or emotional overwhelm
  • Low self-worth and self-criticism
  • Life transitions or identity shifts
  • The effects of early relationships or trauma
  • Feeling stuck, lost or “not quite right”
  • Body image issues or internalised shame
  • Questions around belonging, neurodivergence, or self-acceptance

What to expect
Therapy with me is collaborative. I won’t try to fix you - instead, we work together to understand what's going on and what matters to you. I believe change begins when we feel seen, heard and accepted just as we are.

For details on sessions, fees, and availability, please see below.
 

Final Message
Whoever you are, and whatever you're feeling - you're welcome here.
If you’d like to book a free consultation, or simply ask a question, feel free to get in touch.

Training, qualifications & experience

I hold an FdA in Integrative Counselling from the University of Worcester and am a registered member of the BACP, working in line with their ethical framework.

My integrative training allows me to draw from a range of approaches - including person-centred, psychodynamic, and relational models - depending on what feels most helpful for you. I continue to grow my practice through regular supervision, CPD and reflective work.

CPD: Walk & Talk - Therapy In The Outdoors

Alongside my private practice, I volunteer with the Intercom Trust, a South West charity supporting LGBTQ+ individuals, and the Quiet Mind Centre, a local low-cost counselling service. I’ve also previously volunteered with Samaritans, supporting people in distress and crisis.

These experiences have shaped my calm, responsive style and deepened my understanding of a wide range of emotional needs.

I bring care, thoughtfulness and a steady presence to our work together.

Member organisations

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.

Accredited register membership

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Therapies offered

Fees

£50.00 per session

Additional information

Sessions last 60 minutes and are £50.

I offer a reduced rate for:

Counselling students
NHS and key workers (including frontline healthcare, emergency services, and support roles)
I also offer a free 20-minute consultation by phone or Zoom so we can get a sense of whether we’d work well together.

When I work

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
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In-person sessions in Exeter on Wednesdays.

Online and Exmouth sessions available weekdays.

I have some availability online during weekends and evenings, please get in touch.

Further information

I offer reduced-fee sessions for NHS staff, key workers, and counselling students - feel free to contact me about availability.

I welcome clients from all backgrounds and identities. My practice is LGBTQ+ affirming, neurodivergence-friendly, and trauma-informed. Whoever you are, you’re welcome here.

In addition to online and in-person sessions, I offer walk-and-talk therapy in the Exmouth and Exeter area. Some people find this helpful for grounding, reflection, and feeling more at ease while exploring difficult emotions.

25-26 Gandy Street, Exeter, Devon, EX4 3LS

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)

Key details

DBS check info

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