You’ve been carrying so much for so long.
Compassionate support for deep‑thinking adults navigating overwhelm, identity shifts, and the pressure of always being the strong one.
A safe, calm space to explore your experiences and foster a deeper sense of your true self.
My approach is integrative and trauma‑informed, shaped around what you need rather than a single method. We’ll move at your pace, with space for whatever you’re carrying, in confidential, ethical, BACP‑aligned support.
Who I help
I work with thoughtful, emotionally aware adults who often feel everything deeply — the world, relationships, responsibility, and the weight of old patterns that no longer fit. Many of the people I support are navigating transitions, identity shifts, burnout, or long‑held trauma that’s ready to be understood rather than carried. If you’re someone who thinks a lot, feels a lot, and longs for clarity, steadiness, and a more grounded sense of self, you’re in the right place.
Ways we can work together
Our work can take different shapes depending on what you need — whether you’re exploring who you are becoming, untangling long-held patterns, or finding steadiness through nature-based sessions. These pathways offer different ways into the same intention: helping you feel more grounded, clear, and connected to yourself.
Walk-and-Talk Therapy
ROOM SESSIONS
In-Person Therapy
REMOTE ACCESS
Online Counselling
A Little About Me
I am Louise, an Integrative Counsellor offering a safe, trauma-informed haven for reflective adults. Many people I work with feel stretched thin or are navigating major life evolutions and want to find a more gentle way to exist.
- My work is centered on humanistic focus and personal meaning, utilizing psychodynamic perspectives to understand your past relationships. I integrate CBT with body awareness to help you stay present. We approach every session with deep care. We meet for 50-minute blocks, starting with an initial conversation to see how I can best support your needs.
I am here to help you harmonize every side of yourself—from the parts that feel burnt out to those ready to flourish. We move at your speed to establish clarity.
BACP registered and WPA approved provider.
Free Initial Call
A free 20‑minute call to see whether working together feels right. No pressure, no obligation — just a gentle space to ask questions and get a sense of my approach.
Completely confidential. No pressure and no commitment required.
How I Can Support You
- Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, capable adults who feel overwhelmed beneath the surface. You might recognise yourself in some of these experiences:
• Feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or constantly “on alert”
• High‑functioning stress and burnout from holding everything together
• Using alcohol or other coping strategies to manage big feelings
• People‑pleasing, overthinking, and struggling with boundaries
• Feeling disconnected from yourself, stuck, or unsure
• Navigating life transitions and identity shifts
• Wanting to understand and gently change long‑standing emotional patterns
• Processing past experiences that still shape your present
My Philosophy
True healing happens in a space of quiet presence, steadiness, and sincere connection. I don’t believe in rushing your process or forcing change; instead, we move softly at your rhythm—honouring the parts of you that have carried the weight of survival for so long. My commitment is to walk beside you with gentle curiosity and truth, helping you rediscover the self that exists beneath external demands and the heavy patterns of the past.
Where We Can Work Together: Settings & Environment
Our sessions unfold in tranquil environments designed to support your restorative journey. At Hawkswood Estate, ancient woodland trails offer a grounding sense of protection and quiet, while the wildflower meadows at Jubilee Park provide an expansive atmosphere for your thoughts to roam. In-person work also takes place in a conservatory overlooking a garden with its own dedicated private entrance, offering a light-filled sanctuary for reflective work. Additionally, I offer online sessions for those who prefer the accessibility of remote support.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to begin, you don’t have to figure it out alone. I offer a calm, grounded space to explore what’s happening and find a way forward that feels true to you.