About me
Hi, my name is Louise. I support adults who are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or struggling to make sense of what they are experiencing.
I will offer you a calm, supportive, and non-judgemental space where you can feel truly heard and understood. My aim is to help you find words for your experiences, make sense of your thoughts and feelings, and gently explore patterns that may be keeping you stuck. It is not easy if your thoughts keep going round and round, especially if you are feeling alone and are not sure which way to turn.
Together, we can move towards gaining a clearer, more helpful perspective so you can move forward with greater confidence.
I have a personal and professional experience in managing Anxiety and, through my previous career path (working as a Midwife/Health Visitor), supporting clients in the perinatal period. I have also undertaken Counselling training with the Oxford Infant-Parent Perinatal Service.
I believe counselling can make a meaningful difference with how you understand yourself and cope with life’s challenges. Sessions can help you to feel more empowered, resilient, and able to manage whatever comes your way.
What are the benefits of starting counselling sessions with me?
I will enable you to feel heard while providing empathy and....
-Emotional translation (helping you find words for what you feel)
-Clarity-building when feeling overwhelmed
-Calm containment of strong emotions
-A lived + professional understanding of anxiety; overwhelm, people-pleasing and experience of physical reactions to emotional events.
- An understanding of the mind and body connection. Thoughts and feelings may negatively impact you physically (e.g. presenting as headaches; stomach pains/IBS and disturbed sleeping patterns).
- clients reportedly feel 'understood and lighter'.
Additional Training:
Advanced CBT; Grief and Bereavement; Couples and Family Therapy; Dealing with Depression; Eating Disorder Awareness; PND and BACP aligned Online and Telephone Counselling.
I am an Accredited BACP Therapist and use an integrative approach so that I can adapt to meet your individual needs. Coming from an Adlerian training background, means that we can explore early memories; your family of origin and dreams. These aspects all create a picture of how you viewed yourself (from a young age) and the world. We can explore, reflect and then consider how you may move forward with a hopeful feeling of life 'being different', almost viewing life through a different lens.
I am client centred, meaning that I have no set agenda and am here for you with whatever you choose to bring to the session. Additional training also includes CBT, so if you are feeling anxious/overwhelmed, we could explore some strategies which could help you to feel more in control and able to cope with whatever you are experiencing.
Many of my clients have said that following our sessions they 'feel lighter' or that a 'weight has been lifted'.
Why do I have an interest in Managing Anxiety and the Perinatal period?
Personal and professional experience has led to an interest in supporting clients with managing anxiety, because I have felt and observed the negative impact it can have.
My previous career path has (having worked as a Family Planning Nurse; Midwife and Health Visitor) has led me to passionately supporting clients therapeutically through the Perinatal Period. I have also gained valuable experience working with the Oxford Infant-Parent Perinatal Service during my Counselling training.
Do I work alongside clients who are experiencing other difficulties?
Yes, I have supported clients who are feeling the effects of Stress; Low Self esteem; Depression/low mood; Bereavement/Loss; Disordered Eating; Difficulties at work; Managing chronic pain; Infertility; Family dynamics/relationships; Trauma and the Body.
Taking the time to invest in ourselves means that we are in a better position mentally and physically to cope with life's challenges.
How to get in contact
Thank you again for taking the time to visit my page. Please feel free to email me or you can get in touch via text message with any further questions or to book an appointment.
Training, qualifications & experience
MBACP (Accred) Psychotherapist and Online Supervisor
I have professional experience of working as a Family Planning Nurse; Midwife and Health Visitor, so I have a good understanding of difficulties involved if you are struggling to conceive; or have experienced perinatal care and the changes in family dynamics.
Initial Training began with a Psychology Degree and over time, a number of courses have been undertaken, as follows:
- Diploma in Adlerian Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Advanced Certificate in Counselling Skills (Adlerian)
- Advanced CBT Diploma
- Certificate in Counselling Concepts (Person Centred)
- Diploma in Professional Studies in Midwifery - Registered Midwife
- Community Health Degree (BSc) - Health Visitor (HV)
- Anxiety Management Diploma
- Dealing with Depression Diploma
- Eating Disorder Awareness Diploma
- Couples and Family Therapy Diploma
- Grief and Bereavement Diploma
Additional Qualifications:
- Diploma in Reflexology (VTCT)
- Mental Health Awareness
- Postnatal Depression Training Course
- Psychological Problems Following Childbirth
- How to Help Adolescents and Young Adults During Covid 19
- Basic Substance Misuse Training
- Cultural Awareness Training
- Domestic Abuse - What is Domestic Abuse?
- Introductory Mental Health Training
- Smoking Cessation
- Diploma in Indian Head Massage
- Reiki First Degree
My counselling experience includes working alongside teenagers (online and in a Secondary School) through to clients who are retired (in private practice).
Personal and professional experience has led to a particular interest in Managing Anxiety, although as my training demonstrates, I can support clients with a range of issues, including low self esteem; low mood; depression; relationship difficulties and family dynamics.
This is not an exhaustive list, however, you are very welcome to contact me and we can have a chat to see whether we would be a good fit. There is no obligation to begin sessions, my intention would be to be alongside you on your counselling journey and make a positive difference to your well-being.
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
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
- Feeling heard and accepted by others
- Lacking a sense of belonging and significance
- Difficulties in the Conception/IVF journey
- Physical and Psychological conditions during perinatal period
- Birth trauma
- Family dynamics
- Juggling priorities and adjusting to parenthood
- Hormonal issues (adolescence; peri-menopause, menopause)
- Managing change
Therapies offered
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Fees
£40.00 - £55.00
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
You are more than welcome to request a free initial 10 minute consultation - please feel free to let me know when a convenient time to call you would be.
I understand that you may want to see how well we connect, as this is an important part of the counselling process.
Alternatively, it may be that you would prefer to go ahead and book a 50 minute counselling session and see how you feel.
There is no obligation to continue with further sessions if this does not feel right for you.
If you decide to go ahead and book an appointment, I will send some information about how I work; payment details etc and we can then find a suitable date/time which suits us both.
I will hold the session provisionally in my diary for 48 hours and as soon as payment is received (via BACS), our session is confirmed and the Zoom link will then be sent to you.
Session fees for online via Zoom/telephone/email are £55. If you feel that a concessionary rate applies to you, please do let me know and we can discuss this further.
If you would like a face-to-face appointment, this will be £75 (due to the cost of administration and using a private comfortable room in Thame).
Please let me know if you need to cancel within 24 hours, or if full payment will be required.
When I work
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Further information
I am able to use a room in Thame (for an additional charge) f you would like to meet in person, or and we can meet online via Telephone or zoom (whereby I have additional training to support your needs).
Why I take a holistic approach to counselling...
I work as a holistic practitioner because I have personally and professionally experienced that holding onto thoughts and emotions, can negatively impact psychological and physical health.
Stress may be internalised so that headaches/migraines develop or stomach pains may emerge. The body speaks a language and noticing what is going on within, can reflect our thought process.
Interest in the mind and body connection, led me to also train as a Reflexologist, so that I could provide relaxation and enhance general well-being.
What you can expect from me?
I am an Accredited, Registered Member of the BACP, which means that I adhere to an ethical framework, ensuring I am practicing safely. I receive regular supervision (and am aa qualified Supervisor) which is an important means of self development and providing my clients with an effective service. CPD is maintained by attending workshops; webinars; reading and listening to podcasts.
I will provide you with kindness; warmth; empathy and understanding in a safe, confidential space without judgment.
