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Louise Shepherd, BACP

Louise Shepherd draws on seven years of practice to support people facing stress, anxiety and major life changes.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Self esteem
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About Louise

Louise Shepherd draws on seven years of practice to support people facing stress, anxiety and major life changes. She works from the United Kingdom and brings a practical, down-to-earth approach to sessions. Louise holds BACP registration, which she uses as a professional reference.

She offers short-term coaching as well as longer work when needed. Louise aims to make sessions straightforward and focused. She listens to what matters most and helps people set clear, manageable goals.

Background and approach

Techniques include talking through difficult feelings, spotting unhelpful thinking patterns, and practising simple mindfulness skills. Her work covers common concerns such as low self-esteem, depression, relationship strains and parenting pressures. She also supports people dealing with trauma and abuse, intimacy-related worries, anger and career uncertainty.

Additional areas of focus include body image, attachment struggles, communication problems and coping after separation. In sessions Louise may combine client-centred listening with practical tools from cognitive behavioural therapy and solution-focused ideas. She also draws on mindfulness to help with stress and motivational interviewing to clarify goals.

Psychodynamic ideas can be used when looking at deeper patterns that repeat over time. Sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging so people can choose what fits their life. The usual pathway is to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions to suit individual needs.

Costs vary by location and use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	386785	July 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.

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

Everything Louise lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Depression
Coping with life changes
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
Antisocial personality
Attachment issues
Body image
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Family problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Infidelity
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Postpartum depression
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-love
Sex addiction
Smoking / vaping cessation
Social anxiety and phobia
Trichotillomania
Women's issues
Workplace issues

Ways of working Louise names

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How Louise adapts therapeutic approaches for online care

Louise uses client-centred therapy to create a respectful, listening space where the person sets the pace and priorities. This approach is useful for people who want to be heard and to explore what matters most to them before moving to practical steps.

She also draws on cognitive behavioural therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours connect. CBT offers clear strategies for managing anxiety, low mood and unhelpful thinking, and can be adapted into exercises to practise between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the process and Louise treats this as a collaboration. She will discuss goals, trial different techniques and adjust the mix of methods to suit the client’s needs and preferences rather than following a fixed plan.

Online work offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people use visual cues and more structured sessions. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier when hands-free time is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins, written reflection, or when someone prefers typing over talking. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel while keeping the focus on progress and practical steps.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Louise commonly help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and life changes, among other issues such as relationship strain, parenting pressures and trauma.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Louise combines attentive, client-centred listening with practical tools that focus on goals and small steps for change.

How much experience does she have?

She has seven years of experience offering counselling and coaching support in a range of common and complex concerns.

What are her credentials and location?

She is registered with BACP and practises from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions available in?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are offered?

Louise offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions charged?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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