Louis Carruthers, BACP
Louis Carruthers is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people with relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, eating problems, depression, stress, anxiety and addictions.
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and Abuse
- Intimacy Issues
- +10 more
About Louis
Louis Carruthers is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people with relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, eating problems, depression, stress, anxiety and addictions. He also supports those navigating LGBT matters, family tensions, anger and career-related worries. He works with adults and couples in person and online and has four years of clinical experience.
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Background and approach
In sessions Louis aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk about what matters to them. He adapts his style to each person rather than using the same approach for everyone. Conversations can focus on feelings, patterns in relationships, behaviours around food or substances, and practical steps to reduce stress.
His background includes person-centred, psychodynamic, existential and cognitive influences, with a relational emphasis. He also uses embodied and somatic ideas when working with trauma, helping people notice what happens in the body as well as the mind. Continuing professional development has sharpened his focus on relationship and intimacy issues and relational trauma.
Louis has practical experience in community safety, special educational needs education and housing support for vulnerable tenants. This experience informs his calm, pragmatic style in the consulting room. He follows the BACP Ethical Framework in his practice.
Sessions can be arranged to suit the individual and may include in-person or online meetings. He aims to help people increase self-awareness, make manageable changes and move towards better day-to-day coping.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 408032 | August 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Louis works with
Everything Louis lists, in their own terms.
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Depression
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Abandonment
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Online support
Relational and psychodynamic-informed techniques look at repeated patterns in relationships and past experiences that continue to affect current life. These approaches help with intimacy issues, attachment concerns and relational trauma by exploring how earlier experiences shape today’s interactions.
Embodied or somatic-oriented work brings attention to bodily sensations linked to stress and trauma. It helps people notice physical responses and develop simple ways to calm the body, which can reduce overwhelming feelings and support recovery from trauma.
Choosing the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will work collaboratively to find what fits each person’s needs, goals and preferences. That may mean trying different ways of working and adjusting as progress is made.
Online formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging offer practical flexibility. Video works well for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when internet bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging suit brief check-ins, shorter reflections or days when a written conversation feels more practical. These options make it simpler to fit sessions around work, travel or other commitments while keeping consistent therapeutic support.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Louis work with?
He supports adults with relationships, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, eating problems, depression, stress, anxiety and addictions. He also addresses family tensions, anger, career worries and related areas.
What is the therapeutic style like?
Sessions are calm and non-judgemental with an adaptable style. Conversations mix emotional exploration, practical problem solving and attention to relationship patterns.
How much experience does he have?
He has four years of clinical experience working in independent practice and community settings. His ongoing training focuses on relationship and intimacy issues.
What credentials and region are relevant?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Work can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging as well as in-person meetings.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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