Louise Ranger

I primarily offer weekend appointments, with some week day evenings available after 5pm.  I offer a flexible approach to appointments, which can be arranged on a weekly, fortnightly, monthly or occasional basis.

Due to the current Covid-19 situation I have temporarily suspended face-to-face counselling. Instead I am offering secure online video or telephone appointments.

I am passionate about the potential power of counselling, and have seen many examples of the positive impact talking therapy has had on peoples' lives.   I offer a straight forward, approachable and friendly counselling service.

Sometimes therapy involves diving into the past, talking about difficult or traumatic experiences which have been kept buried as a way of coping. By talking about these problems in a safe and therapeutic space, acceptance can be found and then decisions made on a way forward. 

Therapy can also be about looking at what is happening now, helping to negotiate past a problem that is keeping you stuck and unhappy.  In these cases we will usually work with a problem-solving approach, which may or may not involve looking at the past.

And sometimes a counselling session is just a place to talk to someone empathic and without judgement, which on it's own can have huge therapeutic and wellbeing benefits. 

I qualified as a therapist in 2013 from the University of Brighton with a Postgraduate Diploma in Humanistic Therapeutic Counselling.  Since then I have worked with a wide variety of clients across all ages from 18 to 80+. People with different problems, backgrounds, ethnicities and sexual orientations.

Please note, I have extensive experience of counselling University students (undergraduate, postgraduate and mature), but do not work with anyone under the age of 17.

In addition to my counselling qualification, I have trained in and hold certificates for: Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT Tapping) Mental Health First Aid, Suicide Prevention/SafeTALK, Self Harm, Working with Families of Substance Misusers, Family Mediation, Counselling Young People (17+), Disassociation and Trauma, Teaching Meditation, Online Therapy - Moving Your Practice Online, Bereavement in Covid-19

Depending on current Covid restrictions, I also arrange walk and talk outdoor sessions for regular clients, as well as one-to-one or small group Equine Assisted therapy sessions near Cambridge.

Once you have made initial contact I will first talk to you over email or phone (whichever you are most comfortable with) to arrange a first appointment.  This appointment will be an opportunity to gather information about why you require counselling at this point in your life, whether you have had counselling/therapy before and what your expectations are.  It is also an opportunity for you to ask questions about my counselling approach, qualifications and ethical practice.  This usually last between 20/30 minutes, and is free.

If you have never had counselling before than please be reassured that there is no right or wrong way to receive therapy, and I will guide you through the process.  

Occasionally I may sign-post you to a more appropriate service if I feel I would not be the right therapist for your needs.  Again I will talk you through this process and makes sure you are supported.