- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Embodied approaches
About Louis
Louis Carruthers is an Integrative Counsellor and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with four years' experience in practice. He works with adults and couples on relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating difficulties, depression, stress, anxiety and addictions. He sees people in the United Kingdom and accepts international clients, offering both in-person and online appointments according to individual needs.
Louis uses a mix of approaches rather than a single method. He draws on person-centred, psychodynamic, existential, cognitive and relational ways of working. He also uses embodied and somatic ideas when working with trauma to help people notice how feelings show up in the body.
In a typical session he listens to what matters now and checks what the client wants to address next. Conversations focus on thoughts, behaviours and relationship patterns, and on practical steps people can try between sessions. He pays attention to how past experiences shape current reactions, especially around attachment and intimacy.
His background includes work in community safety, special educational needs (SEN) education and housing for vulnerable tenants. That experience informs his work with people affected by anti-social behaviour and the criminal justice system. Ongoing professional development concentrates on relationship and relational trauma issues.
Sessions aim to increase self-understanding and to explore concrete changes people want to make. Prospective clients are asked to use the practice's booking flow to share basic information and arrange a first appointment.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Louis combines several evidence-informed approaches to suit different problems. Person-centred work focuses on listening and building understanding, which helps when someone is feeling isolated or unheard in relationships. Cognitive approaches look at thoughts and behaviours and offer practical steps to reduce anxiety and change unhelpful patterns.He also draws on relational and embodied ideas. Relational work examines how past attachments affect current interactions, which can be useful for intimacy and trust issues. Embodied or somatic approaches help people notice and work with how stress and trauma appear in the body, such as tension or breath changes.
Finding the right mix is part of the process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and together they will decide which methods to try first. This collaborative approach means plans can change as the client learns more about what helps.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the exact formats available when booking since the biography indicates both in-person and online options but does not list specific online formats. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and offer spoken-only options if being on camera feels difficult. Registered or accredited professionals, including counsellors and therapists, aim to adapt sessions so they work for the person's day-to-day life.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Louis commonly help with?
He works with relationship problems, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating difficulties, depression, stress, anxiety and addictions among other concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He offers an integrative style that blends person-centred, psychodynamic, existential, cognitive and relational approaches. He also uses embodied or somatic ideas when trauma is involved.
How much experience does he have?
He has four years' experience working as a counsellor in a mix of settings including community safety and housing for vulnerable tenants.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
Sessions accept international clients. Prospective clients should check practical arrangements when they book.
What session formats does he offer?
The biography states he sees people in-person and online; confirm the current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first appointment?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the booking flow.