Louise Smith, BACP

Louise Smith is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, anger and depression. She also supports those dealing with addiction, self-esteem struggles, career worries and life changes. Louise works with people who are coping with intimacy issues, family concerns and mood conditions such as bipolar disorder.

Louise uses a straightforward, empathetic style in sessions. She believes people know their own story and that therapy can help them find practical ways forward. Her approach focuses on listening, reflecting and helping people build coping skills that fit their everyday life.

Her work draws on client-centred therapy, which puts the person's experience at the heart of the conversation. She also uses mindfulness techniques to help people notice and manage intense emotions. Solution-focused methods help clients identify small, practical steps they can try between sessions.

Louise is a registered member of the BACP, the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists, and has three years of professional experience. She practices in the United Kingdom and conducts sessions in English.

If someone is unsure what to expect, Louise encourages an initial conversation to look at goals and what would help most. She aims to make the first steps clear and manageable so people can decide if the approach fits their needs.

How Louise’s approaches work online

Client-centred therapy places the person's experience at the centre of the work. The counsellor listens without judgement and helps the client make sense of their feelings, which can be useful for relationship issues, grief and low mood.

Mindfulness therapy teaches ways to notice thoughts and body sensations without getting swept away by them. It can help with anxiety, stress and managing strong emotions by building short, practical habits to use day to day.

Solution-focused therapy looks for small, doable steps that move a person toward their goals. It is practical and future-focused, which can suit people wanting quick ways to try new behaviours between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what has or has not helped before, and will collaborate on a plan that matches the client's needs. That conversation helps decide whether to emphasise listening, mindfulness exercises or solution-focused tasks.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, such as avoiding travel time or scheduling a break around work. It can also allow shorter check-ins when a brief conversation is helpful, or sessions that focus on practical homework between meetings. Please confirm the session formats available before booking so arrangements suit your routine.