Louise Smith, BACP
Louise Smith helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief and low mood.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
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About Louise
Louise Smith helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief and low mood. She also supports those dealing with addiction, self-esteem struggles, career change and the upheaval that follows separation. Louise works in a straightforward way so people can start to feel steadier and more capable in day-to-day life.
Louise uses a client-centred style where the person's own views shape the work. She brings mindfulness practices to help manage intense feelings and uses solution-focused ideas to set clear, practical steps.
Background and approach
Sessions are conversational and paced to suit each person. Louise has three years of professional experience and is a member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists, BACP. Her background includes supporting people through anger, intimacy-related issues and the emotional effects of loss.
She aims to build on each person's strengths rather than take over the story. In the room she listens for what matters most and helps people try small changes between sessions. That might be a breathing practice, noticing patterns in relationships, or setting a short, achievable goal.
The focus is on practical, reachable steps that can ease pressure. People often come for help with attachment worries, communication problems, body image and codependency. Louise also works with complex mood concerns such as bipolar symptoms, dissociation and disruptive mood dysregulation disorder.
Her approach is steady, plain-spoken and centred on what the individual wants to change.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 392392 | January 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
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Anger management
- Depression
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Body image
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Louise lists
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Online support
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Louise will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences, then tailor sessions together. The process is collaborative and adjustments are made as new priorities emerge.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging to give greater flexibility. Video is useful for a full conversational session, phone calls suit shorter check-ins or lower bandwidth, and chat or messaging can fit into a busy day or be used for ongoing brief support. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare and travel constraints while keeping the focus on practical change.
Frequently asked
What concerns can Louise help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, anger, depression and addictions, plus related issues such as self-esteem, career changes and intimacy concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Louise takes a client-centred approach that listens to each person's priorities, uses mindfulness to manage emotions and draws on solution-focused techniques to set practical steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional counselling experience working with a range of emotional and relationship issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are offered?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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