Louise Alexander, BACP, NCPS
Louise Alexander offers calm, practical support for people dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression.
About Louise
Louise Alexander offers calm, practical support for people dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression. She writes simply and listens carefully to help clients feel heard. She aims to make the first steps easier and reduce the overwhelm that often stops people from asking for help.
She has eight years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom and holds BACP and NCPS credentials. Louise believes each person knows their own story and brings strengths to therapy.
Background and approach
Her role is to help uncover those strengths and use them to move forward. In sessions she helps people talk through trauma and abuse, relationship strain, addictions and eating concerns. She also supports those coping with major life changes, career pressures and compassion fatigue.
Additional focus areas include panic attacks, social anxiety, seasonal mood shifts and feelings of shame or abandonment. Louise favours clear, straightforward conversations rather than clinical jargon. She works alongside people to build confidence, develop coping skills and manage overwhelming emotions.
Practical steps and small goals are often used to create steady progress. Sessions can feel like a chance to untangle immediate problems and plan for change. Louise encourages people to notice what already helps them and then try new ways of handling stress.
She aims to make therapy manageable and relevant to everyday life.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 305889 | May 2026 |
| NCPS | NCS14-01568 | February 2027 |
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 Louise works with
Everything Louise lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Eating disorders
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
Online support
Another strand of her work supports people recovering from trauma and abuse by creating a steady, paced way to talk about painful memories and learn skills to manage intense emotions. This approach aims to reduce overwhelm and increase a sense of control over reactions.
Finding the right way of working is a collaborative process. Louise will discuss what feels most useful and try different techniques to match your goals and preferences. Together you agree a pace and focus so sessions stay relevant to day-to-day life.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video lets you have a face-to-face conversation from wherever you are. Phone sessions are a good option when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and messaging suit people who prefer writing or need flexible, brief contact between calls. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Louise commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and depression. She also supports issues such as addictions, relationship and family matters, eating concerns and career-related stress.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Louise uses plain language and a strengths-based stance to help people make small practical changes. Conversations aim to build coping skills and reduce overwhelm rather than relying on technical terms.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience working in therapeutic roles in the United Kingdom.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She holds BACP and NCPS credentials and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are used in sessions and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What formats are available for sessions?
Louise offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How do fees and payment work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and are charged through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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