Counsellor profile
Louise Claydon, BACP
Counsellor - stress and relationships
See online counselling options- Stress and anxiety
- Self esteem work
- Coaching and change
About Louise
Counsellor Louise Claydon is BACP registered and has 11 years' experience. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, coping with life changes and coaching. Sessions are offered in English and she works with clients in the United Kingdom and internationally.
Louise uses straightforward, practical work in sessions. She listens and helps clients talk through current problems. She aims to identify small, achievable steps that can reduce overwhelm and build confidence over time.
Her background includes time in private practice and work within the NHS. That experience informs how she helps people facing bereavement, separation and divorce, adoption and foster care issues, abandonment concerns and caregiver stress. She also supports people dealing with ageing or cancer related challenges and body image difficulties.
In sessions Louise draws on Attachment-Based ideas to look at how early relationships affect current patterns. She also uses Client-Centred ways of working to keep the focus on what the client wants to address. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques are used when practical changes to thinking and behaviour are useful.
Clients can expect a respectful, non-judgemental space to discuss problems and try new ways of coping. Louise offers coaching-style work where useful to set short-term goals. Before booking, the reader should confirm current session formats and practical arrangements.
How her approaches work in online counselling
Attachment-Based work looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. It can help someone understand why they react strongly in close relationships and find different ways of relating. Client-Centred practice keeps the focus on the client's concerns and goals. The counsellor follows what matters to the client and supports them to decide the next steps. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, offers structured tools to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and is useful for anxiety and stress.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will discuss your goals and preferences and suggest methods that fit your situation. You and the counsellor review progress and adjust the plan as needed so the work stays relevant.
Confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking. Online sessions can make fitting counselling into a busy week easier, for example by avoiding travel or allowing a shorter check-in during a lunch break. They also let you link therapy directly to daily situations, such as noting how things felt after a difficult conversation. Ask for practical details on length, scheduling and any technical requirements when you book.
Areas of expertise
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include abandonment, adoption and foster care, ageing and caregiver issues.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centred and practical. She listens, helps you set goals and uses techniques to change unhelpful patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years of experience in private practice and within the NHS.
Which professional body is she registered with?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Do sessions take place in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients. Confirm any time zone or scheduling details before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to start?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule your first session.
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