About me
I’m a fully qualified Integrative Counsellor and Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, offering a flexible and compassionate approach to therapy. By drawing on multiple therapeutic models, I will tailor our sessions to meet your individual needs, helping you navigate life’s challenges at your own pace.
My Experience -
My journey began with supporting teenagers in a secondary school environment, helping them navigate the emotional, social and academic challenges that often arise during adolescence. From there, my work has extended to individuals facing a range of life difficulties, including domestic abuse and social isolation, grief and loss and significant life transitions.
I also work with couples who are managing the complexities of modern life, whether it's balancing demanding schedules, working through communication issues, dealing with financial pressures, or navigating the roles we take on within our family structures.
Modern day life can have a profound impact on our emotional wellbeing. The pressures and pace of everyday responsibilities can lead to feelings of depression and anxiety, including panic attacks. These experiences can create a sense of loneliness and disconnection, often causing inner unrest and a loss of connection to ourselves and others.
Across all areas of my work, I provide a safe, compassionate and non-judgmental space where clients feel heard, supported and empowered to explore their experiences.
Sometimes, people seek counselling without knowing exactly what’s wrong, only knowing that something doesn’t feel right. That’s okay, together, we can begin to explore those feelings and make sense of them.
What Is Counselling?
Counselling is a space just for you, a chance to talk freely, without judgement or pressure. You may be carrying difficult or painful thoughts and experiences that feel too overwhelming to face. Through the counselling process, we work together to:
Increase your self-awareness
Understand emotional patterns
Work through unresolved issues
Gain clarity in decision-making
Rebuild confidence and self-worth
Move toward a more positive, fulfilling life
Every person’s experience of counselling is different and that’s exactly how it should be.
How I Work
I offer an honest, confidential and non-judgemental service from two comfortable and welcoming locations. My role isn’t to give advice or direct your decisions, but to help you uncover your own insights, explore your challenges and move forward with greater confidence and clarity.
Ready to Begin?
Taking the first step can feel daunting, but it’s also a powerful act of self-care. If you’re ready to talk, or just want to find out more, please feel free to get in touch.
Warmest wishes,
Louise
“He who trims himself to suit everyone will soon whittle himself away.”
— Raymond Hull
Training, qualifications & experience
Professional Achievements
- Understanding Personality Disorders an Integrative Approach
- Upgrade Your Life - Nick & Eva Speakman
- Practical Skills in working with Trauma
- Certified Professional Facilitator for The Freedom Programme (Domestic Abuse/Violence)
- Certificate in Clinical Supervision
- Practitioner Diploma in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
- Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- An Introduction to Transactional Analysis
- Working with Loss and Grief
- Certificate in Introduction to Counselling Concepts
- Child Protection Training - Freedom Essex Training Certificate
I am an Accredited Member of The National Counselling Society (www.nationalcounsellingsociety.org) and adhere to their Code of Ethics
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
I am a Certified Professional Facilitator for the Freedom Programme (Domestic Abuse and Violence)
Therapies offered
Fees
£40.00 - £60.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
All sessions last 50 minutes.
Individual Therapy
£45.00 Days 10am-5pm
£50 Evenings 5pm onwards
£55 Saturday’s
£55 Couples & Families
*£40 therapy for Counselling Students
*£40 Supervision for Students 1 hour
*£50 Supervision for Students 1.5 hours
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Further information
Before becoming a Counsellor, I worked in the Finance, Banking, and Insurance sectors. After taking a career break, I used the opportunity to retrain in a field that had become meaningful to me. During a challenging period in my own life, I sought support from a Counsellor. That experience was truly empowering, it helped me make positive, life-changing decisions. It also inspired me to become a Counsellor myself, with the aim of supporting others as they navigate their own difficulties and work toward a more fulfilling life.
To ensure I provide the best possible support, I attend regular Supervision with a highly trained and experienced professional. This helps me to work ethically, safely and in the best interest of my clients. I also continually enhance my skills and knowledge through ongoing professional development and training.
I am fully insured with comprehensive liability coverage and hold a current, up-to-date DBS certificate.
