Louise Wood

Louise Wood is a counsellor in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression and addictive behaviours. She works with clients who are LGBTQ and those dealing with grief, anger or compassion fatigue. Louise describes the client as the expert in their own story and aims to support people as they take steps towards change.

Louise takes a straightforward, people-focused approach in sessions. She listens without judgement and encourages clients to notice strengths they already have. Conversations tend to centre on what is happening now and what small, manageable steps might help day-to-day life feel steadier.

Her working methods draw on client-centred ideas, existential thinking and psychodynamic themes to shape sessions. That means sessions can include exploring personal meaning, relationships from the past, and how current struggles affect daily routines. The style is reflective and collaborative rather than directive.

Louise holds BACP accreditation, which is listed as BACP in her profile. She has seven years of professional experience and has worked with people on issues ranging from attachment and abandonment concerns to first responder stress and hospice and end-of-life matters.

Sessions are conducted in English. International work is not currently taken on, so appointments are based in the United Kingdom. To start, prospective clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

How Louise's approaches translate to online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and helping people find their own answers. In practice this means the counsellor reflects what you say and helps you notice your strengths and choices. Existential Therapy looks at personal meaning and the big questions of life; it can help when people feel stuck, unsure about purpose, or are coping with major life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Louise will help you decide which elements suit your needs by talking through your goals and preferences. The process is collaborative, and adjustments can be made as understanding grows.

The practical benefits of online counselling include fitting sessions into a busy day and avoiding travel time, which can make regular appointments easier to keep. Online work can also allow shorter check-ins or flexible timetables around work or caregiving. Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered for arranging appointments.