Louise Shepherd, BACP

Louise Shepherd works with women who feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or trapped in a repeating cycle of anxiety and exhaustion. She recognises how people can appear to be coping on the outside - holding things together for work, family, and others - while inside they feel like they are constantly running on empty.

She supports women navigating anxiety, burnout, and the pressure of always being the strong one. Louise helps clients explore the patterns that keep them stuck and offers steady, compassionate guidance so they do not have to keep pushing through alone.

Approaches That Guide Online Therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, non-judgemental relationship where the client is heard and understood. It helps people who are coping with stress, burnout, or the strain of being relied upon by others by prioritising their experience and self-directed growth.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns. It is often used for anxiety and depression and can provide concrete strategies for managing symptoms and improving daily functioning.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple practices to bring attention to the present moment and reduce reactivity. It can be helpful for managing overwhelm, emotional exhaustion, and persistent worry by building awareness and calmer responses.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Louise works collaboratively with each client to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts the work as those needs change.

Online therapy with Louise is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, giving clients flexibility to choose what suits their schedule and comfort level. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family, and other commitments, and they allow registered professionals to provide consistent therapeutic support across different formats.