Louise Burchell
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About me
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in a cycle of negative thoughts? Life's challenges can leave us feeling isolated and unsure of where to turn. I'm here to offer a compassionate, non-judgmental space where we can explore these feelings together. Whether you're dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship issues, or seeking personal growth, we'll work together to find strategies that work for you.
I specialise in supporting women through various life transitions, including motherhood, career changes, and personal development. However, my practice is inclusive and welcoming to anyone seeking support.
How I Work
My approach is pluralistic, which means I tailor therapy to your unique needs and preferences. Some people come to therapy wanting to talk and be heard; others are looking for tools, strategies, and practical coping techniques. Whether you want to explore the past, understand patterns in the present, or plan for the future, I will support you in the way that feels most helpful for you.
I draw on a variety of counselling methods including person-centred, psychodynamic, and cognitive-behavioural techniques, and we can also work creatively or somatically if that resonates with you.
Who I Work With
While I have specialist training in perinatal mental health, infertility, and the emotional impact of birth and early parenthood, my practice is not limited to these areas. I welcome adults of all genders and backgrounds who may be struggling with:
- Anxiety and panic attacks
- Low mood or depression
- Low self-esteem and confidence
- Stress and burnout
- Grief and bereavement
- Relationship or family difficulties
- Emotional overwhelm
- Loneliness or disconnection
- Trauma or past abuse
- Life transitions (career changes, health challenges, menopause, parenting, separation/divorce)
- Identity, purpose, and personal growth
Specialist Areas
I bring deep experience and compassion to working with women through transitional periods, including pregnancy, birth, motherhood, infertility, and menopause. These experiences can profoundly affect our identity, mental health, and relationships, and often aren't spoken about enough. If you’re navigating any of these, I offer a space where your story will be heard and validated.
What to Expect
Therapy with me is a collaborative process. My role is not to ‘fix’ you, because you are not broken (although you may feel like you are). Instead, we work together to better understand what’s going on beneath the surface and develop ways for you to feel more connected, grounded, and empowered in your life.
Many people tell me they feel a sense of relief after just one session. I offer both short-term and long-term counselling, depending on what feels right for you.
Next Steps
Taking the first step can feel daunting, and that’s okay. I offer a free 10-minute consultation so we can chat about what you’re looking for and how I can support you. If you would like to arrange this, please get in touch.
If you're ready to feel more at ease, more connected to yourself, and more in control of your life, I’d love to hear from you.
Get in Touch
Please feel free to send me a message to arrange a free consultation or ask any questions. I work online and in person from Edinburgh.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP).
I have a 1st Class Honours Degree in Psychology from the University of Glasgow, and a Diploma in Pluralistic Counselling & Psychotherapy from Grounded Learning Ltd.
Additional training - Fertility Counselling, Birth Trauma, Pregnancy and Postnatal Wellness, LGBT+ Competency for Birth Workers.
Member organisations
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
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£60.00 per session
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