Louise Bungard

Hello and well done for being here.

You’ve probably thought about having counselling, or therapy, whichever term you prefer, for some time. You may be feeling anxious about contacting someone and wondering what it will be like. I’m often asked “how does it work?”, which is a tricky question! For me it was about being heard, I mean really listened to. For someone to take time, understand my experience, not judge me and accept me for being me.

I have needed counselling at points in my life when I was struggling. It really helped and I now love to help others in a similar way. I believe in people and that we all have resilience to cope with what life presents us with, but not always on our own. Sometimes we need others to help us. Friends and family can be there to talk to but they’re busy too and are dealing with their own ups and downs of life. That’s where counselling fits in.

You have the capacity to cope, to change and to grow into your best self. Or at least a calmer version, or a happier version, or a more accepted version….

You are allowed to be calmer, happier and accepted for being you. 

You don’t have to struggle on by yourself, you can get a counsellor to help and support you. 

I aspire to be non-judgmental, open-minded and understanding, allowing you to feel comfortable and accepted to enable you to explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviours.

I have lots of experience and have helped lots of lovely people through difficult times. I have helped people with their relationships, people going through divorce, or have experienced traumatic events, who are anxious and overwhelmed, have problems at work, are working out their identity, are stuck in life, menopausal and many other issues. 

Having met a number of lovely people through my work with a diagnosis of ADHD I recognise many traits within myself. I am very neurodiverse aware and understanding of the different experience of the world that can bring. 

I can be flexible on days and times to fit in with shift work or families and you can see me in my room in Durrington, out walking, on the phone or online! If you want time to process and find that every other week is better for you that’s fine too. 

You may not think so right now but you can feel better and you can make changes to your life for a more positive future.

I look forward to meeting you!

Louise :)

(she, her, hers)

For more information visit my website: www.louisebcounselling.com

I realise and remember the first time talking to a new counsellor can make you feel anxious,  so I offer a free first 20 minutes-ish session. We can have a chat to see if we can work together, you can ask any questions and we can talk about how you might like counselling.

When we chat for the first time we will have a free 20 minute session which will be an opportunity for you to tell me a bit about you and what you want from counselling. You will also be able to ask me any questions you may have on how we will work together. If we are both happy to continue, we can then agree a suitable day and time.