BACP
Louise Wood, BACP
Therapist in the UK
Louise is a BACP therapist in the UK.
- 7+ years of experience
- Focus areas include Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse
- Approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Existential Therapy
● Accepting new clients
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About Louise
Louise Wood works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression and trauma. She helps clients build confidence and find motivation. Louise aims to make the first steps toward change feel manageable and clear.
She uses a person-centred way of working that puts the client's experience at the centre. Sessions focus on listening closely and reflecting back what matters most to the client. This helps people feel understood and see their own strengths more clearly.
Louise also draws on existential ideas to look at meaning, choice and responsibility. This can help when life changes feel confusing or when someone questions what matters next. Conversations may touch on values and practical ways to move forward.
Psychodynamic ideas inform her attention to patterns that repeat across relationships and life choices. Exploring these patterns can help explain why some problems recur and open up new possibilities for change.
Louise holds BACP, which is the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She has seven years of experience working with these concerns in the United Kingdom.
Sessions are aimed at people who want quiet, steady support while they work through issues such as grief, addiction, relationship difficulties, or burnout. The style is respectful and collaborative, with an emphasis on small, practical steps alongside deeper reflection.
She uses a person-centred way of working that puts the client's experience at the centre. Sessions focus on listening closely and reflecting back what matters most to the client. This helps people feel understood and see their own strengths more clearly.
Louise also draws on existential ideas to look at meaning, choice and responsibility. This can help when life changes feel confusing or when someone questions what matters next. Conversations may touch on values and practical ways to move forward.
Psychodynamic ideas inform her attention to patterns that repeat across relationships and life choices. Exploring these patterns can help explain why some problems recur and open up new possibilities for change.
Louise holds BACP, which is the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She has seven years of experience working with these concerns in the United Kingdom.
Sessions are aimed at people who want quiet, steady support while they work through issues such as grief, addiction, relationship difficulties, or burnout. The style is respectful and collaborative, with an emphasis on small, practical steps alongside deeper reflection.
Areas of expertise
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
BACP
Languages
English
Focus areas
Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changesAddictionsLGBTRelationship issues
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Also listed for
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociation
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Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityJealousyVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDParanoiaPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues
How Louise’s approaches translate to online counselling
Louise works from a person-centred perspective that focuses on the client's own experience. This means sessions aim to listen closely, reflect what you say and help you notice strengths that can support change. Such an approach is often useful for stress, anxiety and building self-esteem.Her existential approach invites discussion about values, meaning and choice. It can be helpful when people face major life changes or feel stuck and want to clarify what matters next. Psychodynamic ideas are also part of her practice, looking at patterns in relationships and how past experiences influence current reactions.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options and tailor the style to your needs, goals and preferences so you find what fits best. This is a collaborative process rather than a one-size-fits-all prescription.
If you are considering online work, check the available session formats before booking so you know what is offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find it convenient to schedule sessions around work or family commitments, while still working through deeper issues with focused support.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Louise specialise in?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and depression, plus addictions and grief.
What is her therapeutic style like?
The approach is person-centred with attention to meaning and recurring patterns, offering practical reflection and listening.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom.
What are her credentials and location?
She is affiliated with BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.