Counsellor profile
Louise Wood, BACP
Counsellor for anxiety and trauma
See online counselling options- Person-centred therapy
- Existential approach
- Psychodynamic work
About Louise
Counsellor Louise Wood is a BACP member with seven years' experience working in the United Kingdom. She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression and problems with motivation. She also supports people facing addiction, relationship strain, grief and anger, and a wider range of related concerns.
Louise works from a person-centred viewpoint. She treats people as the experts in their own lives and listens for the strengths they already have. Sessions aim to be straightforward and focused on what matters now rather than on jargon or long assessments.
Her practice also draws on existential ideas that look at meaning, choice and responsibility. These conversations can help when life changes feel overwhelming or when someone is questioning their direction. Psychodynamic elements are used to examine patterns from the past that repeat in present relationships.
In a typical meeting she uses talking, reflective feedback and gentle challenge to help clients notice patterns and try different responses. She explains ideas plainly and checks that any suggestions fit the person’s circumstances. Therapy is practical and conversational rather than didactic.
Louise has particular experience with attachment and abandonment issues, dissociation, first responder concerns, and work with people affected by domestic violence, substance problems, HIV and end-of-life matters. Sessions are conducted in English and she does not work with international clients from outside the UK.
Therapeutic approaches in online counselling
Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what the client says. It helps people who need space to make sense of their feelings and recognise their own strengths. Existential therapy looks at meaning, choice and responsibility; it can be useful when life changes or questions about purpose are central. Psychodynamic work examines how past experiences can shape current behaviour and relationship patterns. Deciding which approach to use is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and the issues you bring, and will suggest ways of working that suit those needs. This is a collaborative process and can change over time as therapy progresses. Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific delivery methods. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around work or family life and can reduce travel time. It also allows for shorter check-ins or notes-free sessions when that is helpful. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises, reflective work and conversation to the online setting to keep sessions focused and practical.Areas of expertise
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. Other areas include addiction, grief, anger and relationship difficulties.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her main style is person-centred, which focuses on the client's own experience and strengths. She also uses existential and psychodynamic ideas to look at meaning and repeated patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the UK?
International clients are not currently accepted; she works with people in the United Kingdom.
How are sessions arranged and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Exact fees are provided when you choose a session.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.