About Louise
I am Louise Barr, a BACP-registered therapeutic counsellor based in Bromley and Kent, working with clients in person and online across the UK. My practice is built on the fundamental belief that every individual deserves a grounded, compassionate, and truly human space to explore the complexities of their inner world. I specialize in working with deep-feeling adults—those who experience life with emotional intensity and who may currently be navigating burnout, identity shifts, or the weight of chronic overwhelm.
My approach is integrative, which means I draw from multiple therapeutic modalities to meet the unique needs of each journey. I carefully weave together humanistic inquiry, somatic body-awareness, and nature-based regulation. I am particularly interested in how our relationship with the natural world can serve as a powerful anchor during times of transition. Whether we meet in a consultation room or via walk-and-talk sessions in the woods, our work is about moving toward a more embodied way of being.
I’m a qualified integrative counsellor (CPCAB Level 4) with several years of experience supporting people through complex life experiences, trauma, identity shifts and emotional intensity.
Many of the adults I work with identify as highly sensitive (HSP) — people who experience the world with greater depth and intensity than most. This sensitivity often intersects with complex or long-held trauma (sometimes called CPTSD), and it is in that intersection — between depth, overwhelm and the weight of old patterns — where much of my clinical work takes place.
My work is grounded in ongoing learning, reflective practice and a commitment to neurodivergent‑affirming, trauma‑informed care. Professional experience Before moving into private practice, I spent three years working in the homelessness sector, supporting people navigating trauma, crisis, addiction, mental health challenges and systemic barriers. I also worked in a residential addiction rehab, where I gained experience in group work, relapse prevention, emotional regulation and supporting people through deep change. These environments shaped my understanding of resilience, shame, survival strategies and the many ways people adapt to overwhelming circumstances. Core training • CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling • Registered member of the BACP • Ongoing supervision and reflective practice Current training • Level 5 ND & Trauma (application submitted for September start) • Regular CPD in trauma, neurodivergence, emotional intensity, parts work and existential approaches Selected CPD highlights • Working with Neurodivergence in Therapy • Trauma‑Informed Practice • Emotional Intensity & High Sensitivity • Working with Shame • Addiction & Recovery • Parts Work / Internal Systems • Nature‑Based & Walk‑and‑Talk Therapy • Group Facilitation Skills • Working with Dissociation • Boundaries & Relational Safety • Grief, Loss & Identity Transitions My approach to learning I see training as an ongoing, lifelong process. I regularly attend CPD, workshops and engage in professional reading to deepen my understanding of trauma, neurodivergence, identity and the many ways people make meaning of their lives.
In our sessions, we look at the 'whole self'. We honour your intuition, explore your values, and ask the deeper questions that often emerge when old ways of coping no longer serve you. It is a process of reconnecting with the parts of yourself that may have been lost or silenced. I hold a deep respect for existential inquiry and the spiritual—though not religious—dimensions of the human experience, helping you navigate life’s big questions in a grounded, human way.
Ethical practice and your safety are at the core of everything I do. I adhere strictly to the BACP Ethical Framework and engage in regular supervision to ensure I am providing the highest standard of care. Beyond my work, I find my own grounding in nature and movement, constantly learning from the same rhythms of growth and stillness that I encourage my clients to explore. I look forward to meeting you exactly where you are and walking alongside you as you discover your path forward.