Louise Wood, BACP

Louise Wood is a BACP-credentialed therapist based in the United Kingdom with 7 years of professional experience. She works with people navigating stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, relationship difficulties, grief, addictions, ADHD and the many practical and emotional challenges that accompany life changes. Her practice also addresses issues such as abandonment, attachment and foster care concerns, dissociation, domestic violence, substance use, and compassion fatigue.

Louise adopts a strengths-based, client-centered stance, trusting that each person is the expert on their own story. She combines this with psychodynamic and existential perspectives to explore underlying patterns, meaning, and personal values while supporting practical steps toward change. Louise emphasizes courage and resilience - acknowledging that seeking support is a significant and brave first step toward a more fulfilling life. She aims to empower people to build confidence, make choices aligned with their goals, and develop coping strategies that fit their circumstances.

Holding membership of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - Louise brings a professional and compassionate approach to therapy, meeting clients where they are and working collaboratively to find the right path forward.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful and non-judgmental space where the client leads the conversation and the therapist offers empathy and support. This approach helps people build self-awareness, confidence, and practical coping skills for everyday stresses and relationship issues.

Psychodynamic Therapy explores how past experiences, unconscious patterns, and early relationships influence current feelings and behaviour. It can be helpful for anyone wanting to understand recurring patterns, attachment issues, or the roots of persistent emotional difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Louise works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She listens to what matters most to each person and adapts sessions so the therapeutic plan evolves alongside progress.

Online therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexible access to registered professionals from home or other convenient locations. These formats make it easier to fit appointments into busy lives, maintain continuity when schedules change, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable for the client.