Louise Waddell

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location_on Anstruther KY10 & Lochgelly KY5
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About me

“Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness.” — Desmond Tutu.

Welcome, and thank you for taking the time to read my bio. My name is Louise, and I’m delighted to have you here. I understand how challenging it can be to seek support and prioritise your well-being. I recognise the courage it takes to take this step, especially when searching for the right therapist. With that in mind, I am dedicated to offering a safe, empathetic, and supportive environment for my clients.

I understand that counselling is a journey, and finding the right therapist is a crucial first step. To help you determine if I am the right fit for you, I offer a free 20-minute consultation. During this time, we can chat about your needs, discuss your goals, and explore how we might work together. This initial meeting is an opportunity for you to ask any questions and get a sense of my approach and style.

I believe in the power of a strong therapeutic relationship and am dedicated to supporting you on your path to healing and personal growth. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, or other mental health challenges, I am here to listen and help you navigate your journey.

Training, qualifications & experience

  • HNC: Counselling 
  • Diploma: Counselling
  • Higher Certificate in Psychology
  • Asist: Suicide First Aid
  • Trans Awareness training
  • DID: First person plural
  • Carolyn springs: trauma training

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

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).

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Fees

£40.00 per session
Free initial telephone or online session

Concessions offered for

  • check_circle Low income
  • check_circle Students
  • check_circle Trainee counsellors
  • check_circle Unemployed

Additional information

1 hour rate : £40.00

concession rate available for those in receipt of benefits, students and low income clients.

When I work

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Spaces available: Monday evening from 20:00-21:00, Wednesday evening 17:15-18:15. I am also open to adding clients to a waiting list if you're looking for a specific time or day.

Type of session

Online

Types of client

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

Key details

PVG Scheme info

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Online platforms

Zoom