About me
Hello and welcome……..
My name is Louise, and I am deeply passionate about my work as a counsellor. I am a Pluralistic Integrative Counsellor, which means I work within a therapeutic approach designed to help us collaborate in finding the most effective way to support your hopes and goals in therapy.
In simple terms, this approach allows me to draw on a wide range of therapeutic ideas, methods, and your own life experiences. Together, we explore what feels most meaningful and helpful for you.
Some of the therapeutic modalities I may integrate into our work include Person-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Strengths-Based Therapy, Trauma-Informed Approaches, Bereavement Counselling, Mindfulness, and Life Coaching, among others.
I aim to create a supportive, flexible, and empowering space where you feel heard, understood, and actively involved in shaping your therapeutic journey.
I work relationally, prioritising the connection between us so you can feel safe enough to explore difficult feelings at your own pace. My approach centres on compassion, authenticity, and a genuine sense of human connection. I want you to feel that this is a space where your emotions are respected, validated, and held with care.
I also work creatively and visually, inviting clients to tap into their imagination when it feels helpful—whether that’s through drawing, visualisation, or other expressive techniques. If creativity doesn’t feel comfortable or isn’t your preferred way of working, we can absolutely stay with traditional talking therapy. You are always in control of the process.
Shared decision-making is an integral part of my approach. I will regularly check in with you to ensure your needs are being met and to adapt our work together as your goals evolve. Therapy is a collaborative journey, and your voice guides the direction.
“At different times, different therapy approaches are likely to be helpful for different individuals”.
We can discuss the reasons you’ve chosen to seek counselling during our initial appointment, and together we can explore whether I am the right counsellor to support you. This first meeting is an opportunity for you to ask questions, share what feels comfortable, and get a sense of how we might work together.
I specialise in working with children aged 6 to 11, LGBTQ+ clients, and neurodivergent individuals. My work focuses on fostering self-acceptance, confidence, and authenticity, while holding deep respect for the unique challenges faced by those who don’t easily fit into society’s boxes. I strive to create a space where every part of you is welcome—your experiences, your identity, and your way of being in the world.
Childrens Counselling
Children experience the world in unique and deeply felt ways. Sometimes they struggle to express their emotions, make sense of big changes, or cope with challenges that feel overwhelming. Children’s counselling provides a safe, supportive space where they can explore their feelings, build confidence, and learn healthy ways to understand and communicate what’s going on inside.
In counselling, children can express themselves through talking, play, creativity, and other age-appropriate activities. These approaches help them feel comfortable, understood, and empowered to share their experiences in their own time and their own way.
The goal of children’s counselling is to help young people develop emotional resilience, strengthen their sense of self, and feel supported as they navigate life’s ups and downs. Working together with parents or caregivers when appropriate, counselling can create lasting positive changes both at home and in school.
Young People
Being a young person can be exciting, confusing, and overwhelming all at once. There are times when pressures from school, friendships, family, identity, or the future can feel like a lot to manage. Young people’s counselling offers a safe and confidential space to talk openly about what’s going on, without judgement or expectations.
Counselling gives young people the chance to explore their thoughts and feelings, understand themselves better, and develop healthy ways of coping with challenges. Whether they prefer talking, creativity, or a mix of different approaches, the space is shaped around what feels most comfortable for them.
The aim is to support young people in building confidence, resilience, and self-understanding, so they feel more equipped to navigate life’s changes and make positive decisions for themselves. Counselling can be a powerful step toward feeling more grounded, heard, and in control of their own story.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have over 20 years of experience working with children and young people. Before becoming a counsellor, I spent a significant amount of time working in the field of mental health and emotional well-being.
I have experience working with families and children with a variety of mental health concerns. I have worked with people from the age of 4 through to 90 years old, who may present with depression, anxiety, stress, loss/grief, low confidence, low self-esteem, eating disorders, trauma, and anger issues, and have supported survivors of domestic abuse and childhood sexual abuse. I am trained to work face-to-face, online and over the telephone.
Qualifications
- BA (Hons) Counselling and Therapeutic Practices
- Psychological informed environments
- Restorative Approach Wales
- Diploma in Childhood studies
- Social care – working with children and young people.
- First aid
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.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£40.00 - £50.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Block booking discounts available
6 x sessions £250
12 x sessions £450
Reduced rates for students on counselling courses
When I work
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Sessions available at weekends on request
Online sessions available
Further information
face to face
online
