Louise Gillies, BACP

Louise Gillies helps people facing grief, fertility and pregnancy loss, early parenting challenges, and the emotional effects of long-term health conditions. She also supports those managing ADHD symptoms such as concentration, focus and memory problems, and people struggling with motivation, self-esteem and confidence. Louise works with life transitions too, including the empty nest phase, menopause and retirement. Louise offers a calm, open space for people to talk through what matters to them. She keeps sessions at the client’s pace and looks for practical steps that feel manageable. The first conversations focus on what you want to change or understand, and on creating a plan together. Her approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centred listening and mindfulness. These methods help people notice difficult thoughts and feelings, clarify values, and practise small changes that build strength over time. Solution-focused ideas are used when clients want short-term, goal-based work. Louise has BACP registration, which is listed as BACP. She has worked in the field for 10 years and combines that experience with a down-to-earth style. People are treated with respect and without judgement during sessions. Sessions are offered in English and Louise accepts international clients. Before booking, clients should confirm current session formats and practical arrangements. To begin, they complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability via the Start Therapy button.

How Louise's approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose valued actions instead. It can be useful for grief, low motivation, and long-term health challenges. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on careful listening and creating a respectful, non-judgemental space where people can find their own answers. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple noticing and grounding practices to reduce reactivity and support focus and emotional balance.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Louise will talk with each person about goals and preferences and together they will decide which methods to try. The process is collaborative and can change over time as needs shift.

The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can help fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel, allowing shorter check-ins if needed, and making it easier to schedule around work or caregiving. Registered or accredited professionals can use these approaches effectively at a distance, helping clients practise skills and make steady progress when regular face-to-face attendance is difficult.