Louise Smith

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BA (Hons). FdSc, MBACP Registered Counsellor

About me

Life can feel overwhelming when anxiety already runs in the background, your inner voice questions every decision, and then a major change arrives – leaving university or starting a new job, becoming a parent, separating from a partner, adjusting as children grow more independent, or the death of someone close to you.

At times like these, anxiety and self-doubt can feel especially paralysing, making it hard to trust yourself, or know which way to turn.

A Grounded, Experienced Approach to Healing
In an online space crowded with generic wellness trends, I offer a relationship grounded in deep clinical qualification and real-world experience. Holding a 1st Class Honours Degree from the University of Greenwich and over eight years of post-qualification experience, I provide a warm, safe, and non-judgmental space to heal.

Inside my peaceful consulting room near Cobham in Surrey, we don't just talk about the theory - we look at where your nervous system's 'Window of Tolerance' is, and I introduce you to a practical, three-step framework I developed organically through my practice to help you quieten the judgment and physically widen your window of calm.

Together, we can tailor the work to your experience, whether we focus on:

What is happening right now – managing the daily overwhelm.
Patterns from the past – exploring how you relate to others and your attachment style.
Active toolkit building – learning how to move from a harsh “Why am I like this?!” to a kind  and curious “I wonder what’s going on?”

How I work:

Integrative, client-centred counselling
In-person (Cobham, Surrey) or online sessions available
Free 15–20 minute introductory call

Who I work with:

I work with adults (18+) dealing with anxiety, life transitions, relationship patterns, bereavement, and that relentless self-doubt that leaves you feeling frozen.

Therapy is a courageous step - you really do deserve support that feels safe, qualified, and genuinely helpful. Reach out today for a free introductory call, and let's take it from there.

Training, qualifications & experience

  • B.A. (Hons): Counselling (1st Class), University of Greenwich
  • Foundation Degree: Integrative Counselling, University of Greenwich
  • NCFE: Counselling Skills, levels 1-3
  • Certified Online & Telephone Counsellor
  • Introduction to Transactional Analysis
  • Enhanced DBS Clearance
  • Counsellor at The Oasis Centre, Cobham
  • Counsellor at Sutton Counselling
  • Registered Member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP)

Member organisations

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Therapies offered

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Fees

£70.00 per session

When I work

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Downside, Cobham, Surrey, KT11

Type of session

In person
Online

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)

Key details

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Private parking available.

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