BACP

Louise Wood , BACP

Therapist in United Kingdom

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About Louise

Louise Wood is a UK-licensed therapist with 7 years of professional experience who supports people navigating stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low motivation, self-esteem concerns, confidence challenges, and depression. She approaches each person as the expert of their own life, building on the strengths a client already holds while offering guidance and therapeutic skills to move through difficult moments.

Holding BACP accreditation - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - Louise combines empathic listening with practical strategies to help clients explore their feelings, clarify goals, and take steps toward more fulfilling, sustainable change. She recognizes that reaching out for help takes courage and that the first steps toward a different life are often the hardest.

Louise aims to empower people throughout their journey, offering steady support as they examine patterns, process painful experiences, and develop confidence to manage future challenges. Her focus is on partnership, respect, and fostering the resilience that allows clients to pursue a happier and more meaningful life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Louise draws on client-centered therapy and psychodynamic therapy to inform her online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating an accepting, nonjudgmental space where the client leads the conversation and the therapist offers empathy and support; this approach helps when someone needs to build self-understanding, confidence, and motivation. Psychodynamic therapy explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns influence current feelings and relationships, which can be helpful for addressing recurring difficulties such as trauma responses and relationship issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Louise works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the approach over time to ensure a good fit and meaningful progress.

Online therapy with Louise is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to access regular support from licensed professionals without the need to travel, allowing clients to maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family, and other commitments.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Louise Wood have?

Louise Wood has 7 years of professional experience.

Is Louise Wood a licensed therapist?

Yes. Louise holds BACP accreditation. BACP is the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom.

In which languages does Louise Wood provide therapy?

Louise provides therapy in English.

Where is Louise Wood located?

Louise Wood is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Louise Wood as my therapist?

You can work with Louise Wood through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Louise Wood work with international clients?

Louise Wood does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Louise Wood cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesGriefAnger managementCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityJealousyVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDParanoiaPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyExistential TherapyPsychodynamic Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

See below

Languages

English

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