Louise Brannan , BACP

Louise Brannan is a counsellor registered with the BACP who offers practical, compassionate support. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression and relationship concerns. She also helps with life changes, addiction, trauma, grief and issues around intimacy and self-esteem.

Louise uses straightforward talking and practical exercises in sessions. She encourages people to name their thoughts and feelings, and then tries out tools that can help day-to-day. Sessions are designed around what each person needs rather than a fixed formula.

Over five years she has supported clients through major life shifts and emotional struggles. She offers help for sleep problems, anger, career worries, ADHD-related challenges and compassion fatigue among other concerns. Her experience also includes long-term health matters such as chronic pain, serious illness and the stresses faced by caregivers.

People can expect a calm, respectful approach that aims to build skills alongside understanding. Louise explains things plainly and keeps exercises practical so they fit into everyday life. She sees therapy as a collaborative process where goals are set together.

Sessions are available in English and can be arranged across the United Kingdom and internationally. The focus is on steady, manageable progress rather than quick fixes, and on supporting people to make choices that suit their lives.

Evidence-based approaches and online support

Louise uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on helping people change thinking patterns and build practical skills. One common approach involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing alternative ways of thinking to reduce anxiety and low mood. This helps with stress, anxiety, depression and some relationship worries.

Another widely used technique is skills-based work that teaches coping strategies and behavioural steps. These exercises aim to improve sleep, manage anger, support recovery from addiction and help people manage life changes in a steady way.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Louise will work with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals and daily routine. That plan can be adjusted as progress is made so therapy stays relevant and practical.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited, and chat or messaging can suit shorter check-ins or people who prefer not to be on camera. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving or travel and to keep contact consistent when life gets busy.