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Louise Claydon

Louise Claydon

BACP · United Kingdom

Practical counselling for life changes

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  • Warm non-judgemental care
  • Practical coping strategies
  • Support for relationships

About Louise

Louise Claydon is a BACP counsellor who brings 11 years of practical experience to her work. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, coping with life changes and coaching. Her style is warm, caring and non-judgemental, and she aims to tailor sessions to each person's needs.

Louise draws on several therapy styles to help people make changes that feel manageable. She uses client-centred ways of working to follow the client's lead and build confidence together. Cognitive behavioural approaches are used to spot unhelpful thinking and test new behaviours in everyday life.

She also uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early patterns can shape reactions in adult life. Mindfulness techniques are offered to reduce overwhelm and bring simple focus into busy moments. Psychodynamic thinking is used when people want to make sense of repeating patterns and emotions.

Louise has worked in private practice and within the NHS. That background informs a practical approach that balances immediate coping strategies with longer term personal exploration. She describes her role as supporting people to find what helps them feel stronger.

If someone wants to start, Louise asks them to use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. Sessions are then scheduled according to therapist availability and may be organised through the service's process.

Approaches used online and how they help

Attachment-based work looks at how early bonds influence current reactions and relationship patterns, which can help when someone notices repeating difficulties in close relationships. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening without judgement and supporting the client to set the pace and agenda for change, which suits people who want a collaborative space. Cognitive behavioural therapy helps spot unhelpful thoughts and test small behaviour changes that can reduce anxiety and improve everyday functioning.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, and will adapt methods as the sessions progress. This is a collaborative process where the client's experience guides which tools are used.

The original profile does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current online and in-person options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around daily life, reduce travel time and allow follow-ups during a lunch break or between commitments. It also makes it straightforward to continue conversations when practical life changes occur, while the therapist and client agree together on the best way to meet their needs.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Credentials

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem and coping with life changes, plus a wider range of related issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns and adoption and foster care topics.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach is warm, caring and non-judgemental and follows a person-centred way of working so the session stays focused on what the client wants to address.

What experience does she bring?

She has 11 years of experience working in private practice and within the NHS, which informs a balance of practical strategies and deeper exploration.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is BACP and based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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