Louise Curtis
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About me
About Me
I specialise in helping individuals navigate a range of emotional and relational challenges, including attachment issues, low self-esteem, and difficulties in relationships or connecting with others. Whether you're struggling to feel secure in your relationships, to engage in new relationships, finding it hard to value yourself, or feeling disconnected from those around you, I provide a compassionate, confidential space to explore these patterns. Together, we’ll uncover the root of these challenges, develop deeper self-awareness, and work towards creating healthier, more fulfilling ways of relating to yourself and others. My goal is to help you build stronger connections and a more confident, authentic sense of self. Working towards a deeper understanding of yourself and the dynamics in your relationships and helping you feel more connected, supported, and empowered.
Additionally I specialise in working with individuals that have experienced trauma, either single traumas (eg physical assaults, sexual assaults, RTAs) or multiple traumas. This can refer to a series of distressing or harmful experiences that accumulate over time, each contributing to emotional, mental, or physical challenges. These traumas may involve a range of events, such as childhood abuse or neglect, loss of a loved one, experiences of bullying or discrimination, accidents, or exposure to violence. The impact of multiple traumas often manifests as ongoing feelings of anxiety, depression, difficulty trusting others, emotional numbness, or struggles with self-esteem.
How I work
I take a collaborative approach to our work, tailoring each session to your individual needs and goals. By blending traditional counselling techniques with EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and Attachment-Informed EMDR, I support you in processing difficult emotions, past experiences, and trauma that may be holding you back. Whether you’ve experienced single or multiple traumatic events, I help you reprocess and heal from these wounds, allowing you to break free from patterns that no longer serve you. Together, we can work towards gaining clarity, building resilience, and creating meaningful changes in your life.
Testimonials
"EMDR with Louise worked really well for me. It got me in touch with layers of abuse and healed me from it. It was remarkable just how simple but effective it was. Thus there’s no need to go into the narrative of what you’re experiencing; the system relies largely on dealing with feelings rather than sharing difficult events. And there’s a ‘safe place’ strategy if it becomes too much. I would thoroughly recommend EMDR to survivors."
"My daughter has come a long way since she started seeing you and has tackled alot of underlying issues as well as more current ones. The difference in her is lovely to see, she is much more positive in her mind set and is setting healthy boundaries. The work you two have done together has made such a difference (and calmed me down from all the worry at the same time)"
"I’ve struggled with anxiety for most of my life and reached a point where some phobias were troubling my mind every day. Then I started EMDR with Louise and it completely changed my life, it was a journey of healing and learning how to deal with my feelings and cope with anxiety. I had an intense fear of medical procedures (which also connected to a fear of pregnancy and childbirth) that didn’t think I could be able to overcome until I heard about EMDR. Louise made me feel very comfortable and safe from the first session with her sensitive, thoughtful and compassionate approach. I’m so grateful to have met Louise and for finally feeling positive about my future."
Get in touch
I offer a free 15 minute phone call as I know how daunting it is to find a counsellor that you feel comfortable with. I am also available to answer any questions or concerns you may have by text or email in order to try and support you in making the right decision for you.
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications and Training
BA Honors Degree in Counselling - Newman University
Foundation Degree in Counselling Studies - Accredited through Aston University
EMDR - Accredited Practitioner
Postgraduate Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
OCST 1 Online Counselling Skills Certificate
Specialist Diploma in Couples Relationship Counselling
Training
- OCST 1 Online Counselling Skills Certificate·
- EMDR Neurodiversity
- EMDR Attachment Informed Training
- EMDR with Military and Uniformed Services
- EMDR R-TEP and G-TEP Early Intervention Protocols
- Rewind Technique Training
- Flash Technique Training
- Mindfulness for Everyday Living
- Change Foundation in Solution Focussed Practice
- Trauma and the body
- The Mind and Body of Safer Trauma Therapy
Experience
I have gained over 15 years working with clients privately and for organisations such as charities, EAPs, Solicitors and Health Insurance Providers.
Currently alongside my private practice I take referrals for employees of the Police Force and Ambulance Service.
I have previously worked as a counsellor at a crisis centre for clients recovering from recent or historic sexualised trauma and child sexual abuse. experience includes working with young people who have issues with drugs, alcohol, family and school life.
Additionally I worked for a Charity for Ex-Military and provided a counselling service to ex-service men experiencing PTSD. Other experience includes working as counsellor for a domestic abuse charity and Childline.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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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
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
Therapies offered
Fees
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Fees:- Please contact me for up-to-date information.
I also accept referrals for Bupa, Nuffield, Aviva, Axa and WPA
You can access my Bupa profile using the link below:-
https://finder.bupa.co.uk/go/miss_louise_curtis
When I work
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Further information
Please find below descriptions of EMDR and AI-EMDR
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a therapeutic approach that helps individuals process and heal from distressing memories and experiences. It's particularly effective for trauma, PTSD, anxiety, phobias, and other emotional challenges.
EMDR works by using guided eye movements or other forms of bilateral stimulation while you recall distressing events in a safe environment. This process helps your brain reprocess these memories, reducing their emotional charge and enabling you to view them in a less overwhelming way. Over time, EMDR can help you feel more in control and at peace with your past.
Attachment-Informed EMDR integrates the principles of attachment theory into the EMDR process to address the impact of early relational experiences on emotional well-being and relationships. It recognizes that attachment wounds—such as inconsistent caregiving, neglect, or early relational trauma—can shape how we perceive ourselves, relate to others, and handle emotional challenges.
In Attachment-Informed EMDR, the therapist focuses on healing these attachment-related wounds by helping clients reprocess painful memories or experiences associated with unmet emotional needs, abandonment, or relational insecurity. The approach combines bilateral stimulation with a focus on strengthening a sense of safety, self-worth, and connection.
This method is particularly helpful for individuals who struggle with trust, self-esteem, or forming healthy relationships, as it not only resolves past emotional pain but also fosters healthier patterns of relating to oneself and others.
