Qualifications And Training

Qualifications

MA Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy, University of Roehampton (Distinction, 3 year BACP Accredited course)

Postgraduate Diploma Integrative Psychotherapy and Counselling, University of Roehampton

Postgraduate Certificate Psychotherapy and Counselling, Regents University

BA Applied Psychology, University of Sussex (1st Class Honours,1995)

Awarded the AEB Examining Board Medal for Outstanding Achievement sponsored by Pfizer (1992)

Professional Memberships

British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy

The register is accredited by the Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care (accountable to Parliament).

British Psychological Society

British Psychological Society Media Action Group

Information Commissioners Office (ICO)

Special interest: Lifespan psychology

I have previously worked with young people in the charitable sector and older adults in long-term care. I have a particular interest in lifespan psychology - how we develop through changing relationships and experiences from infancy to old age. I passionately believe in the plasticity of the brain throughout life and that therapy can help to foster change at any point in our lives. I have worked with clients aged between 16 and 95 years old who have experienced specific developmental issues such as family conflict, mid-life struggles to managing end of life concerns. Others have more universal feelings of loneliness, low self-worth, shame and fear.

Continuing Professional Development

Person-Centred Experiential Counselling for Depression (2 year NHS CPD in progress)
Compassion Focussed Therapy and Grief, The Compassionate Mind Foundation
Anxiety, Depression and CBT, University of Reading
Working with Interpreters and Multilingualism in Therapy, The Pasalo Project
Art Therapy with Young People, HYCS
BACP accredited training in safeguarding, child protection, self-harm and suicide, HYCS
Dissociative Disorders, PODS Training
Holistic Trauma, The Weekend University
Psychological First Aid: Supporting Children and Young People, UK Health Security Agency
Samaritans training and safeguarding
The Use of Self in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, The Weekend University
Working with Adult Survivors of Child Abuse certified by NAPAC, accredited by the Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH)
Working with LGBTQ+ Clients, Arc Therapy
Zero Suicide Alliance Training
CBT with Older Adults, University of East Anglia
Mental Health First Aid, University of Roehampton

My Approach

Testimonials

'I have never encountered such a caring and transformative therapist. The way Louise consistently goes above and beyond is truly unparalleled. Her patience, attentiveness and dedication to truly understanding my needs are beyond anything I have ever experienced. Her insight, warmth and unwavering support have made a profound difference in my mental and emotional well-being. I am endlessly grateful for her impact and I know her work will continue to inspire and uplift others, just as it has done for me' (female NHS client, 50s).

'I can’t even put into words how life-changing therapy with Louise has been. Every session was treated with so much compassion and understanding. I always felt like it was a completely safe space to be myself, and to finally be honest with someone I knew would be accepting. Thank you for giving me the strength to live the life I’d hidden in my head'

(female client, 20s).

'It is quite difficult to summarise what a powerful impact Louise’s sessions have had on my life. Initially, it was her warm tone on the introductory phone call that helped me feel this was the right choice, as I had wanted to go to therapy for years. Still, then as the sessions began I quickly realised her natural and calm demeanour gave me the right balance of nurturing and honesty I needed and it became my safe place. I also appreciate that Louise is completely herself in our sessions, non-judgemental, and just a fantastic listener that you can laugh and cry with.

Over the last two years, I have had regular sessions with Louise initially for generalised anxiety and I can say that she has helped me immensely with building strategies, I feel stronger, and confident, like me again only better and it has helped me in every aspect of my life. I am so grateful to you, Louise. I can’t thank you enough' (female client, 30s)

'I couldn't have asked for a better therapist' (female client, 70s)

'For the first time I have been feeling amazing and I was able to sit and complete tasks I couldn't do for a very long time and see myself beautiful as a human. It can only take wonderful souls to work with people at their lowest point in life. I can tell you now that I am very happy to face every morning with a smile'

(female client, 40s)

'Absolutely A class. Louise has an uncanny ability to make you dive into your emotions to understand your feelings'

(male client, 30s)

'Louise, you have made a difference to my life. I am extremely grateful to have met such a kind person. I hope you continue to touch the lives of those who need it the most' (female client, 20s)

'I was able to find myself....open my mind and trust myself again' (female client, 40s)

'Louise was fantastic, attentive and always in tune with my emotional mood. She was probing but not pushy, and helped me see connections when I could not. Would thoroughly recommend her to anyone' (male client, 30s)

'Louise listened to me patiently and did not impose her own views on me; rather, she guided me to answers and possibilities through my own reflections. I have learned a lot from her and feel like I have answers to the questions I came to her with and a wider set of tools to deal with the challenges I was facing. Thank you, Louise' (female client, 20s)