Louise Baxter, BACP, NCPS

Louise Baxter is a licensed integrative psychotherapist who draws from a varied toolkit of evidence-informed approaches to meet each client's unique needs. She works in a client-led way, listening closely to what matters most and tailoring interventions so people can access the tools that suit them best. Her practice has extensive experience addressing complex mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma and bereavement, suicidal thoughts, relationship and family dynamics, attachment difficulties, self-esteem and motivation.

Louise offers a range of therapeutic methods so work can be matched to goals and preferences. Patient-centred humanistic work focuses on growth, self-awareness and recognising personal strengths. Cognitive behavioural methods support people in identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns. Trauma-focused techniques such as integral eye movement therapy (IEMT) aim to reduce the emotional charge around traumatic memories by exploring how painful responses were learned. Solution-focused work helps clients build on current resources and future hopes, while transactional analysis offers insight into communication patterns and relational dynamics.

She holds BACP and NCPS credentials, which indicate professional registration and training in counselling and psychotherapy. Louise prioritises a supportive therapeutic relationship, invites questions about the process, and works collaboratively to help clients develop a clear plan for change and wellbeing.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT encourages people to clarify their values and take committed action even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise. It can help with anxiety, stress and difficulties tied to avoidance by focusing on meaningful living rather than simply eliminating symptoms.

Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships influence current connections and emotional patterns. This approach supports work on intimacy, abandonment concerns and relational trust by helping clients understand and shift how they relate to others.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical strategies to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. CBT is commonly used for depression, anxiety and many everyday problems where thinking patterns contribute to distress.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Louise collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences, adapting the work as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, family and travel, and allow consistent support for people who live far from in-person services. Registered professionals can deliver the same core therapeutic work remotely, helping clients maintain momentum and progress from wherever they are.