- client-centred approach
- mindfulness tools
- solution-focused work
About Louise
Louise Smith helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship and intimacy difficulties, grief, anger, addiction and major life changes. She also supports people dealing with career uncertainty, bipolar mood concerns, and a wide range of related struggles such as body image, codependency and communication problems. Louise works in a straightforward, calm way and aims to help people find clearer next steps.
Louise is a counsellor and a registered member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists, often shown as BACP. She has three years of professional experience practising in the United Kingdom. Her approach starts from the belief that people know their own story and already have strengths to build on.
In sessions she uses client-centred methods to listen closely and follow what matters most to each person. She draws on mindfulness techniques to help reduce stress in the moment and solution-focused ideas to identify practical next steps. These methods are blended to suit individual needs rather than as rigid prescriptions.
Practical skills and everyday language are a feature of her work. Clients can expect help to understand emotions, make calmer choices when stressed, and practise simple tools they can use between sessions. The aim is to leave therapy with clearer ways to cope and move forward.
Louise encourages people who are nervous about beginning therapy. She offers a supportive space to talk things through and to try approaches that suit each person’s pace and goals.
How her approaches work for online therapy
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person in front of the counsellor. It helps people feel heard and to explore what they already know about their needs and strengths. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple, practical ways to notice thoughts and bodily tension and to use breathing and awareness to reduce overwhelming feelings. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, achievable steps and on what people want to be different soon rather than on long explorations of the past.Finding the right approach is usually a shared process. The therapist will work collaboratively to test techniques and then keep the things that help most. Goals, personal preferences and everyday demands all shape which methods are used and how they are combined.
Confirm the exact session arrangements before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography. One clear benefit of online work is fitting sessions into a busy life - shorter check-ins or flexible scheduling can often be arranged to suit work, childcare or travel. Online sessions can also make it easier to use mindfulness practice between meetings and to bring real-life examples straight into the room. Registered and accredited professionals can tailor online sessions so therapy feels practical and relevant to day-to-day life.
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Louise help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, anger and addictions, among other concerns listed in her profile.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is straightforward and listening-led. She uses client-centred listening, mindfulness exercises and solution-focused steps to help people decide practical next moves.
What is her professional background?
She has three years of professional counselling experience working in the United Kingdom.
What credentials and location are noted?
She is a registered member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to try therapy with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.