Louise Lant, BACP

Louise Lant trained as a counsellor in the United Kingdom in 2017 and has spent her career since then working across a range of professional settings. What began as a major career change has become a work she describes as a privilege, and she brings that commitment to each therapeutic relationship she forms.

She has developed experience supporting people with stress and anxiety, building self esteem and confidence, navigating family and relationship conflicts, and addressing parenting concerns. Louise believes that counselling matters because life can present difficult and isolating challenges, and having a space to explore those challenges can make a meaningful difference.

Louise’s original training is in person-centred therapy, and this approach continues to underpin her practice. She may also draw on strategies from solution-focused, compassion-focused, and cognitive behavioural therapies to suit the needs of each client. Person-centred work places the relationship at the heart of the process, and Louise aims to foster an open, trusting connection in which clients can be honest about what they feel and need.

She works from the belief that each person is the expert in their own life and already carries strengths that can be accessed with support. Louise holds BACP accreditation - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and she offers guidance and practical support to help clients take the often courageous first steps toward greater fulfilment and wellbeing.

Person-centred and evidence-based approaches for online support

Louise primarily draws on person-centred therapy, which focuses on building a trusting, empathetic relationship so clients can explore their feelings and make changes at their own pace. This approach is particularly helpful for issues like low self esteem, life transitions, and relationship difficulties. She also uses cognitive behavioural techniques when helpful - these involve identifying unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and developing practical strategies to manage anxiety, stress, and confidence challenges. In addition, compassion-focused techniques can be used to reduce self-criticism and support greater self-kindness, useful for people struggling with shame or harsh self-judgement.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Louise works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their goals, preferences, and the challenges they bring. She adapts strategies over time so therapy remains relevant and effective for the individual.

Online therapy with Louise is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and needs. These options make it easier to access consistent support from registered professionals without the need to travel, helping clients maintain momentum in their work whether they need real-time conversations or shorter, text-based check-ins.