Louise Smith , BACP

Louise Smith is a counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties and grief. She works with people struggling with depression, anger, addictions and problems with self-esteem. Louise also supports clients facing career uncertainty, intimacy-related concerns and major life changes. She is a registered member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists, listed as BACP.

Louise uses a straightforward, person-focused way of working. She listens to your story and helps you spot patterns that keep you stuck. Together you will identify small, practical steps to try between sessions. The emphasis is on what helps you feel steadier and more able to cope day to day.

Her approach draws on client-centred listening, mindfulness practices and solution-focused techniques. That means sessions include reflective listening, simple grounding or breathing exercises, and goal-orientated conversations about what would make a difference. Louise keeps language plain and sessions practical so people can use what they learn right away.

Louise has three years of professional experience in the UK. She has supported people with issues such as attachment and abandonment, body image concerns, codependency and communication problems. She also works with people affected by divorce and separation, drug and alcohol addiction, eating concerns and dissociation.

People who choose her often want a calm, non-judgemental space to think things through. The work is collaborative - she helps you reflect, set small goals and build tools that fit your life.

How Louise’s approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy means the counsellor listens closely and reflects what matters to you. This approach helps when people need space to talk through feelings and make sense of personal struggles. Mindfulness Therapy introduces simple breathing and grounding exercises to reduce overwhelm and bring attention back to the present. These practices suit worries, anxiety and moments of intense emotion. Solution-Focused Therapy focuses on small, practical steps and clear goals. It helps when you want concrete changes fast, such as improving communication or managing mood swings.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Louise will discuss your needs, goals and preferences and help choose which methods to try. The plan is collaborative and can be adjusted as you notice what helps most.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that feels helpful. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier on days when being on camera is difficult. Live chat and messaging are useful for brief check-ins, quick reflections or when people prefer to write rather than speak. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving and busy lives, while keeping the focus on practical progress.