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Louise Alexander, BACP, NCPS

Louise Alexander is a counsellor who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety and low mood.

About Louise

Louise Alexander is a counsellor who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety and low mood. She commonly supports clients dealing with trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, motivation problems and the aftermath of sexual assault. Her manner is straightforward and encouraging, aimed at making the first step feel achievable for someone who may be anxious about starting therapy.

With eight years of professional experience in the United Kingdom, she draws on practical, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people cope with life changes and everyday pressures.

Background and approach

Sessions aim to identify unhelpful patterns and build small, realistic steps towards feeling steadier day to day. Louise treats relationship and family concerns from the perspective of the individual, helping people work through feelings that affect how they relate to others. She also supports those facing addictions, career uncertainty, eating issues and compassion fatigue by setting clear goals and planning manageable actions.

Her work pays attention to difficult emotions such as guilt, shame, abandonment and isolation. For people who experience panic attacks, post-traumatic stress or seasonal mood shifts, she offers calm, paced support that prioritises immediate coping tools as well as longer term change. Louise sees therapy as a collaborative process.

She encourages clients to recognise their own strengths and to use them when practising new ways of coping between sessions.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	305889	May 2026
NCPS	NCS14-01568	February 2027

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.

Focus areas and approaches

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Therapeutic approaches and online access

Louise works with evidence-based techniques that focus on practical change. One approach helps people spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours by practising small shifts in how they respond to stress and anxiety. Another approach concentrates on stabilising reactions after trauma by teaching grounding strategies and paced breathing to reduce panic and overwhelm.

Choosing the right method is part of the work together. Louise will discuss different ways of working and agree a plan based on the client’s needs, goals and what feels most comfortable. She views therapy as a collaboration where the client’s experience guides which tools to use.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat and text messaging to fit varied schedules and situations. Video is good when visual connection matters, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and messaging suits quick check-ins or people who prefer not to be on camera. These options make it simpler to attend appointments from work, home or during a break without long travel.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does Louise help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and trauma and abuse. Other focuses include self-esteem, addictions, relationship and family concerns, eating issues and career difficulties.

What is the style of therapy like?

Sessions are straightforward and practical, with an emphasis on coping strategies and small steps. The therapist works collaboratively and helps clients set achievable goals.

How much experience does the counsellor have?

Louise has eight years of professional work experience delivering counselling in the United Kingdom.

Which credentials and location apply?

She lists membership with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and NCPS, and practices in the United Kingdom.

Are sessions available in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are offered?

Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different practical needs.

How are costs and payments handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with Louise?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.