- Guilt and shame
- Mindfulness techniques
- Creative expression
About Louise
Louise Taylor is an accredited psychotherapeutic counsellor registered with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). She has five years' experience supporting people with relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem and coping with life changes. Louise works in the United Kingdom and conducts sessions in English.
She uses a variety of approaches so the work can be conversational, practical or creative depending on what feels useful. That may mean talking things through, using simple cognitive-behavioural ideas to challenge unhelpful thoughts, or bringing movement, drawing or writing into a session when words are hard to find. Louise also draws on mindfulness practices to help with overwhelming feelings.
Her background is diverse. Before training as a counsellor she worked as an actor, a dance and drama teacher, and lectured at a specialist college for adults with learning disabilities and autism. She also assisted an art therapist overseas and mentored university students with mental health difficulties. Those roles influence her flexible, creative approach to counselling.
Louise holds several postgraduate qualifications including a Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Counselling and Psychotherapy Studies and master's level study in psychology. She has completed targeted training in trauma work and expressive therapies. This means she can offer ways of working for people who find talking difficult or who prefer a more creative route.
People who bring guilt or shame, sexual assault, domestic violence, chronic illness, attachment concerns or mood issues often find practical steps discussed in sessions. Louise aims to listen without judgement and to help clients find their own answers through conversation, reflective exercises and creative techniques.
Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Louise uses Client-Centred Therapy to prioritise the person’s own perspective. That means sessions often begin with open listening, reflecting back what matters and following the client’s lead to decide what to focus on. This approach is helpful for people carrying shame or guilt who need space to be heard.She also draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to look at how thoughts and behaviours keep difficult feelings going. CBT gives practical steps to test unhelpful beliefs and try small changes that can alter mood and reactions. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) is another strand, useful for working through attachment and relationship pain by identifying and naming key emotions in the moment.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss preferences, goals and what feels manageable, and then agree together which methods to use. This is a collaborative process and can change as the work progresses.
The exact session formats available are not specified here, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people choose quieter surroundings or audio-only contact if that suits them better. Registered or accredited professionals can help clients adapt exercises like mindfulness or expressive writing for remote sessions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she support?
She works with relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem and coping with life changes, plus related areas such as guilt and shame.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She combines person-centred listening with cognitive-behavioural techniques and creative methods so people can talk, reflect on thoughts, or use drawing and writing when words are hard.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years' experience working as a counsellor and has completed additional training in trauma-focused and expressive approaches.
What are her credentials and where does she practise?
She is registered with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she take international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.