Louise Smith, BACP

Louise Smith is a UK-licensed counsellor who brings three years of professional experience to her practice, helping people navigate periods of overwhelm and major life challenges. She works with individuals facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, and anger-related concerns, guiding them to better understand their emotions and develop practical coping skills.

Louise explains that counselling can clarify patterns of feeling and behaviour and provide tools to manage them, with the aim of supporting a more fulfilling life. She approaches therapy with the view that each person knows their own story and already carries strengths that can be used to move through difficult moments. Her role is to help identify those strengths and to teach strategies that support resilience and day-to-day coping.

As a registered member of the BACP - the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists - Louise maintains professional standards in her work. She recognises that beginning therapy often requires courage and she encourages people to take that first step, offering practical and compassionate support as they begin the process of change.

Client-Centered and Mindfulness Approaches Online

Louise uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive space where the client’s perspective guides the work. This approach focuses on active listening and empathy, helping people feel heard and understood while they explore their feelings and choices.

She also incorporates mindfulness therapy, which teaches simple attention and breathing techniques to reduce reactivity and improve emotional awareness. Mindfulness can be helpful for stress, anxiety, and managing strong emotions in the moment.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Louise treats this as a collaborative task. She will work with each person to identify goals, explore which methods feel most helpful, and adapt the plan as needs and preferences become clearer.

Online therapy with Louise is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from registered professionals and to fit therapy into a busy life.