Counsellor & Psychotherapist
I’m Louise,
At the heart of my practice is warmth and mutual respect. I am patient and accepting and I’ve had many years of experience listening to others. I’m a qualified therapist and have undergone robust training and personal therapy. I am registered with the BACP (British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists).
I would be very glad to hear from you if you would like a conversation or have questions about therapy. Whether you get in touch now or at another point down the line, I wish you well, considering therapy is a big step and you’ve taken the first one.
Curious about Therapy?
I don’t know yet what it’s taken you to get to this point, but I’m glad you’re here.
People seek therapy for all kinds of reasons, and there can be natural anxiety or reluctance to begin. There is no right or wrong way to start and you will know if you are ready to explore counselling.
Some of the things I’ve heard people say when considering therapy are, is that it might feel weird talking to a therapist or they can’t see the point as it was too long ago in the past. I spent a long time carrying things on my own and feeling this way too. Finding a private, confidential space and building a relationship with my therapist was transformational, and I want to provide this too.
My practice
I am a Humanistic and Integrative counsellor sometimes called a psychotherapist. The humanistic bit means you come first, you are a whole person, made up of many parts and there is no one like you. You are unique and valuable.
I work relationally, experiencing whatever feelings, sensations, memories, thoughts and beliefs emerge for you. The integrative bit means that I draw on lots of theories to help make sense of difficult emotions in the best way possible. We can talk more about this when we meet.
I work to BACP ethical standards, and in line with their requirements, completed clinical obligations, and had long-term therapy myself. I qualified to a high standard with an Honorary Bachelor of Science degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy.
As I work online I am a member of ACTO (Association for Counselling and Therapy online) I am an Associate Therapist and Assessor with Nottingham Counselling Service and a member of the Sherwood Psychotherapy Training Institute. I have an enhanced DBS and liability insurance with Holistic Insurance.
Services
I offer an initial online 30-minute assessment for which there is no charge. We can use this time to start to get to know each other, discuss your hopes and goals for therapy, and decide if we can work together. You may choose to go to someone else, or I may feel that I don’t have the right skills for you. If this is the case I will do my best to refer you to someone who will be more able to help you.
Sessions last for 50 mins and cost £50 from my practice in Beeston. This space is accessed by stairs. If you require a ground-floor room we can meet in Nottingham City Centre and I am happy to work online. Depending on your goals we can work to a time frame or have an open-ended plan which continues for as long as you need. We’ll discuss this when we first meet and throughout as we continue to work together.
Payment is to be made by bank transfer prior to the session starting and I require at least 48 hours notice of cancellation, otherwise, you will be expected to pay in full. Some limited concessions are available to those on a low income. Please ask for details.
Once we have decided to work together, I will ask you to sign a working agreement that confirms where and when your sessions will take place. It gives information on the ethical framework and details the limitations of confidentiality.
I have training or experience in working with:
Anxiety, neurodiversity, autism, ADHD, executive function issues, childhood, emotional and spiritual abuse, grief, loss and bereavement, trauma and post-trauma implications, dissociation, low self-esteem, loneliness, personality disorders, attachment issues, gender diverse clients, addiction, menopause, depression, family dysfunction, abandonment and inner child work, high sensitivity. developmental disorders, nervous system regulation, life transitions, academic support, and burnout.
I'd love to hear from you
