Louise Brookes

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Counsellor and CPD Trainer PG dip; BSc (hons)

About me

Hello, I’m Louise

Together, we’ll build a therapeutic relationship that helps you better understand yourself, navigate challenges, and create positive change at your own pace.

You might be struggling with anxiety, low mood, low self-esteem identity, or feeling stuck? I work with autistic, ADHD, and neurodivergent clients who want support managing the pressures and expectations of everyday life.

My approach is collaborative and tailored to you — I see you as the expert in your own experiences. Therapy doesn’t have to feel overwhelming; we can explore things in a way that feels safe and manageable for you and work at your own pace.

I have over 15 years’ experience in psychology and mental health, with extensive experience working with LGBTQ+ clients, neurodivergent clients, and people living with disabilities or long-term health conditions. I always take individual access needs into account.

I have completed SANDS training in working with parents who have experienced baby loss.

Sessions are 50 minutes as standard but 30-minute sessions are available on request.

As a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), I follow their ethical guidelines.

I’m currently offering remote work online or via the telephone, which allows you to work from a space that is accessible to you and at a time that works best for you.

Next Steps

I do offer a free 15minute introductory call to see if we're the right fit to work together.

Get in touch to book initial session via phone to decide if we’d like to work together. I look forward to hearing from you

Training, qualifications & experience

  • Postgraduate Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapeutic Counselling (2021)
  • Graduate Certificate in Integrative Counselling (2015)
  • BSc(hons) Psychology (2012)
  • Diploma in Professional Studies (2012)
  • Introductory Certificate in Family Therapy and Systemic Practice 
  • I have completed SANDS training in working with parents who have experienced baby loss.

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

Other areas of counselling I deal with

I have experience working with young adults and university students wanting to explore transition to independence.

I also work with clients with a range of physical disabilities including cerebral palsy and long-term health conditions and rare neurological conditions 

LGBTQ+ Ally

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Fees

£65.00 per session

Concessions offered for

  • Unemployed

Additional information

Fees are £65 per session.

I do offer a free 15minute introductory call to see if we're the right fit to work together.

When I work

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Early morning
Morning
Early afternoon
Late afternoon
Evening

Best availability currently Wednesdays or Fridays. Other days may be available on request 

Further information

  • LGBTQ+ Ally
  • I have experience working with a range of disabilities and long-term health conditions including MS, Cerebral Palsy and ME
  • I’ve regularly worked with students 

Rubery, Rednal, Birmingham, West Midlands, B45

Type of session

Online
Phone

Types of client

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

Key details

DBS check

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Wheelchair user access
Wheelchair user access

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You can contact the Counsellor to discuss the options available.

Under the Equality Act 2010 service providers have a duty to make reasonable adjustments to ensure that individuals with disabilities can access their service. You can read more about reasonable adjustments to help you to access services on the CAB website.

Wheelchair accessible location available

Online platforms

Zoom
Whatsapp

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