- Client-centred approach
- Psychodynamic ideas
- Existential perspectives
About Louise
Louise Wood is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with seven years of experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression and motivation issues. She also supports clients with relationship concerns, grief, anger, addiction and ADHD-related struggles.
Louise listens to each person's story and treats them as the expert on their own life. Sessions focus on talking through what feels most urgent and practical steps that can reduce overwhelm. Conversations are kept straightforward and centred on what the client wants to change.
Her approach draws from client-centred, existential and psychodynamic ideas. That means attention to a person’s present needs, the choices they face, and patterns that come from past experiences. Louise uses these perspectives to help people understand how their past and values affect their current difficulties.
Typical work might include looking at ways to manage anxiety day-to-day, exploring feelings after loss or trauma, and addressing long-standing issues such as abandonment or attachment concerns. She also helps people facing compassion fatigue, first responder stress, HIV-related issues, and difficulties linked to adoption or foster care.
Sessions aim to be practical and clear. Louise can help plan small changes, test different ways of coping, and review what is working. To begin, she asks people to describe their main concerns and what they hope to get from counselling so that the focus is agreed together.
How Louise uses therapy approaches online
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person's experience in the moment and prioritises listening and understanding what matters most to them. It helps when someone needs straightforward support and someone to reflect back what they are finding hard.Existential Therapy looks at choices, meaning and the practical dilemmas people face. It can help when anxiety, life changes or questions about purpose make decision-making feel difficult.
Psychodynamic Therapy pays attention to repeating patterns and past relationships that shape current feelings. It can be useful for understanding why some reactions keep returning, such as attachment or abandonment issues.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Louise will discuss different ways of working together and agree what fits the client's needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and can be adjusted as therapy continues.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They also let clients choose arrangements that suit their day-to-day life, and the therapist will discuss practical arrangements when scheduling a first appointment.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Louise works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression, as well as addiction and relationship concerns.
What style of therapy does she use?
She uses client-centred, existential and psychodynamic approaches to focus on present needs, personal choices and past patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience working with a range of mental health and life concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can I have sessions in another language or from abroad?
Sessions are offered in English only and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm the current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.