Louise Smith

Louise Smith is a counsellor who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strains, grief, anger and depression. She also supports people facing addictions, concerns about intimacy and self-esteem, and those coping with major life changes. Louise works in a straightforward, person-focused way and aims to help clients find practical tools to manage difficult emotions.

She sees each person as the expert on their own life and builds on existing strengths. Sessions focus on listening, clarifying what matters most and trying small changes that can make daily life easier. Louise uses a calm, encouraging style to help people feel heard and understood.

Louise trained and holds a BACP credential, which stands for the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists. She has three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. That experience includes supporting people with anger management and with addictive behaviours.

Her approach draws on client-centred talking, mindfulness practices and short-term solution-focused work. These methods are used to reduce overwhelm, improve coping and set realistic goals. The work is practical and tailored to the person’s pace and needs.

To begin, Louise invites people to take a small first step and share what feels most urgent. She focuses on helping people build everyday skills they can use after sessions finish.

How client-centred, mindfulness and solution-focused work translate online

Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s experience at the heart of the work. The counsellor listens closely, reflects what is said and helps the person find their own answers to difficult situations. This approach is useful when someone needs space to be heard and to make sense of strong feelings.

Mindfulness Therapy introduces simple attention and breathing practices to reduce stress and reactivity. It helps with anxiety, anger and rumination by building habits that bring the focus back to the present moment. Exercises are short and can be practised between sessions.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, practical steps and on what works now. It helps people set clear goals and try manageable changes that fit everyday life. This can be helpful when someone wants fast ways to reduce overwhelm and regain a sense of control.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss needs, goals and preferences and will try different ways of working to find the best fit. This is a collaborative process and can change as needs evolve.

Confirm the available session formats before booking so you know how appointments are held. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also suit people who prefer guided breathing or brief practical tasks between appointments rather than longer in-person sessions.