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Louise Waterfall, BACP

Louise Waterfall is a counsellor who uses a person-centred way of working to help people make sense of difficult feelings.

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About Louise

Louise Waterfall is a counsellor who uses a person-centred way of working to help people make sense of difficult feelings. She combines client-centred principles with existential and somatic ideas to offer practical ways forward. Louise has 12 years of experience and sees people across the United Kingdom and internationally in English.

Her approach focuses on listening without judgement and helping people name what matters most to them. Sessions look at current struggles such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions and relationship concerns.

Background and approach

Louise also supports people facing career strain, parenting stress, compassion fatigue and life transitions. She pays attention to how feelings show up in the body and uses gentle somatic awareness, imagery and simple movement to help people understand sensations and reactions. This can make emotions easier to talk about and less overwhelming.

Existential ideas are used to explore meaning, choice and values when life feels uncertain or empty. Louise works in short-term and ongoing formats and blends practical exercises with open conversation. She helps people notice patterns such as attachment or communication problems, codependency and difficulties with intimacy or commitment.

Practical focus areas also include eating and body image concerns, anger, dissociation and end-of-life or hospice related issues. Online and remote options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging. New clients start by completing a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling sessions according to availability.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	357285	May 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

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

Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Self esteem
Addictions
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Depression
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
Abandonment
Attachment issues
Avoidant personality
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hospice and end-of-life counselling
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality

Ways of working Louise names

Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor lists and does not check training records.

How Louise blends approaches for online therapy

Client-centred therapy starts from the idea that people know their own experience best, so the counsellor listens, reflects and follows the client’s lead to uncover what matters. This approach is useful for stress, low self-esteem and relationship concerns because it creates space to talk and to be heard.

Existential therapy looks at meaning, choice and responsibility in life. It helps when people feel empty, stuck or overwhelmed by big decisions and by losses. Conversations focus on values, purpose and practical steps that line up with what a person cares about.

Somatic therapy pays attention to how emotions appear in the body and uses simple awareness, breath work and gentle movement to support regulation. This can help with trauma responses, dissociation and intense anxiety by linking bodily sensations to words and actions.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Louise will collaborate with the client to decide what feels most helpful based on needs, goals and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress is made.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging, giving practical flexibility. Video allows for face-to-face interaction, phone can be easier when bandwidth is low, live chat suits quick check-ins and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, family and travel.

Frequently asked

What kinds of issues does Louise help with?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and addictions, plus relationship and intimacy-related concerns. Other areas include parenting strain, career problems, eating and body image issues, and end-of-life related matters.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Louise works in a client-centred way that prioritises listening and empathy. She combines this with existential reflection and somatic techniques such as body awareness and imagery.

How much experience does she have?

She has 12 years of experience working with a wide range of emotional and life challenges. That experience includes helping people with attachment, codependency and dissociation issues.

Where is Louise based and what credentials does she hold?

She is based in the United Kingdom and is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP in her details.

Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?

Yes, she accepts international clients and offers sessions in English. International arrangements are managed through the online session formats available.

Which session formats are offered?

Sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Different formats suit different needs such as shorter check-ins or camera-free conversations.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

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

How do I start working with her?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.