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Louise McAuley, BACP

Louise McAuley is a counsellor who focuses on helping people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief and low mood.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Grief
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About Louise

Louise McAuley is a counsellor who focuses on helping people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief and low mood. She speaks plainly and works to make sessions feel calm and approachable for someone who may be nervous about starting therapy. She has three years of professional experience working in the NHS and in community settings.

Louise is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, which she lists as her professional body.

Background and approach

Louise’s style is warm and interactive. She aims to treat people with respect, sensitivity and compassion while adapting conversations to each person’s situation. Sessions are shaped around what an individual needs rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.

She commonly uses client-centred ways of working alongside cognitive behavioural techniques. That means she listens to understand a person's experience and also uses practical strategies to tackle unhelpful thinking and behaviours when useful. Louise has supported people with workplace issues, caregiver stress, self-esteem concerns, isolation and life transitions including pregnancy and childbirth.

She also helps people dealing with shame, guilt, midlife questions and the aftermath of traumatic events. People can expect a collaborative approach that aims to build clarity and small steps forward. Louise encourages clients to set goals together and to review progress as part of the ongoing work.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	406773	October 2026

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Sessions and payment

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

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Focus areas and approaches

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How Louise uses therapy online

Louise draws on client-centred principles that prioritise a person’s own experience and perspective. This approach centres on listening closely and helping a person notice what matters to them, which can help with low mood, life purpose questions and family-related stress.

She also uses cognitive behavioural therapy, CBT, which focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and trying practical steps to change patterns. CBT methods are useful for anxiety, social fears, workplace stress and low mood because they offer clear exercises and short-term tools.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Louise will discuss goals, try different ways of working and agree what feels most useful. She treats the choice of method as a collaboration based on the client’s needs and preferences.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, and messaging or live chat can suit shorter check-ins or people who prefer not to use a camera. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, family life and busy schedules while keeping the focus on practical progress and emotional support.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems can Louise help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship concerns. She also works with issues like workplace strain, caregiver stress, shame, isolation and life transitions.

How would she describe her therapy style?

Her style is warm and interactive with a focus on respect and sensitivity. Conversations are adapted to each person and can include practical exercises when helpful.

What is her professional background?

She has three years of professional work experience in the NHS and community settings. That background informs her practical approach to common mental health and life concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available online?

Sessions can be held by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging depending on preference.

How are fees and payments handled?

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

How do I begin working with her?

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