- Person-focused approach
- Practical coping steps
- Adoption and foster care
About Louise
Louise Wood is a counsellor who works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression and issues around trauma and abuse. She emphasises a collaborative relationship and sees each person as the expert on their own story. Louise aims to support and empower people as they take steps towards a more fulfilling life.
Louise holds BACP accreditation, and she has seven years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. Her day-to-day work covers low mood, confidence and self-esteem, motivation, and a wide range of difficulties linked to trauma. She also lists additional focus areas such as abandonment, attachment issues and adoption and foster care concerns.
Her practice draws on client-centred, existential and psychodynamic ideas. In sessions she listens for how past experiences, relationships and personal values shape present problems. Conversations are guided by what matters most to the person in front of her, not a fixed script.
Louise tries to make the work practical. Together with each person she identifies small, achievable steps to reduce stress and build coping strategies. The emphasis is on using a person’s strengths to handle hard moments and gradually change unhelpful patterns.
People who want a thoughtful, reflective counselling style may find her approach helpful. Before booking, users should check current session options and scheduling details to make sure they match their needs.
How these approaches work in online therapy
Client-centred work focuses on listening and reflecting what the person says. The counsellor follows the client’s priorities and helps them find their own solutions, which can be useful for stress, anxiety and confidence issues.Existential ideas look at values, meaning and choices. This helps when life changes feel confusing or when someone is questioning what matters to them. It can be helpful for grief, major transitions and feelings of emptiness.
Psychodynamic work pays attention to how past relationships and early experiences continue to influence current feelings and behaviour. It can help when patterns repeat or when unresolved issues from the past affect day-to-day life.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options with the person and adjust the style to match their needs, goals and preferences. Together they decide which ideas to try and review progress as they go.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around work and family life, reduce travel time and allow regular check-ins when life feels busy. Some people prefer shorter or audio-only sessions for practical reasons, and these choices can be discussed when arranging appointments.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Louise help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression and issues linked to trauma and abuse. Other areas include self-esteem, motivation, addictions and relationship challenges.
How would you describe the therapy style?
The approach is collaborative and person-centred, drawing on client-centred, existential and psychodynamic ideas. Sessions focus on what matters to the individual and on practical next steps.
What is her professional background?
She has seven years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom. Her work covers a range of emotional and trauma-related difficulties.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP, and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions operate through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to start?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule a session according to the therapist’s availability.