About me
Hi, I’m Louise, a BACP-registered counsellor offering a warm, confidential and non-judgemental space for adults aged 18 and over. I work in person in Kings Hill, near West Malling, and online across the UK.
Perhaps you seem to be coping on the outside, but inside you feel overwhelmed, anxious, low or unsure of yourself. You might find yourself overthinking things, struggling with relationships or work, or feeling stuck at a point in life when you thought things would feel different. Or perhaps something has happened that has left you struggling to make sense of things. You don't need to be in crisis or have everything figured out to come to counselling.
I work with adults experiencing anxiety and stress, low mood, difficulties with confidence and self-esteem, relationship concerns, workplace pressure and burnout, bereavement and loss, and changes in life that can leave us feeling unsettled or uncertain. I also support people navigating early adulthood, career decisions, changing relationships and questions about their future.
Having worked with a bereavement charity and in a hospice setting, I have experience supporting people through grief, loss and the impact of serious illness. Before becoming a counsellor, I worked in recruitment, which gave me an understanding of the pressures of working life, career decisions and workplace relationships.
My approach is warm, grounded and collaborative. I work integratively, with a person-centred foundation, drawing on approaches including CBT and Solution Focused Therapy where helpful. I believe counselling should be a space where you can talk openly, without judgement or pressure to be a certain way. Together, we can explore what's happening for you, make sense of your experiences and consider what might help, at a pace that feels right for you.
I offer both short-term, focused counselling and longer-term support, depending on your needs. You don't need to know exactly what you want to work on before we begin.
If you're wondering whether counselling might help, I offer a free 15-minute online introductory call. It's an opportunity to ask questions, tell me a little about what has brought you here and see whether working together feels right for you. There's no pressure to commit.
Training, qualifications & experience
I’m a BACP member and hold a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, alongside additional training in online and telephone counselling, safeguarding and bereavement support. I also hold CPCAB certificates in Counselling Studies and Counselling Skills, and a BSc (Hons) in Russian & Law. I regularly undertake continuing professional development (CPD) to keep my knowledge and skills up to date.
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
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 - £60.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I charge £50 for online sessions and £60 for in-person sessions. I offer discounts for block booking and for counselling students.
When I work
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Further information
I have undertaken extensive training in online and telephone therapy and offer online sessions via Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, or telephone. Many clients value being able to access counselling from their own home or another space where they feel comfortable, making it easier to fit support into their week.
If you would like to find out more about working with me, I offer a free 15-minute online consultation. This gives us an opportunity to briefly discuss what you are looking for and for you to decide whether I feel like the right therapist for you. If you would like to know more or book an appointment, please get in touch.
