Louise Masterson

Louise Masterson


Registered Member MBACP (Accredited)

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Phone number
07861 685506

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Therapist - Princes Risborough

Princes Risborough HP27
07861 685506
Sessions from £55.00

Features

  • Flexible hours available
  • Available for home visits
  • Concessionary rates

Availability

You are welcome to arrange to have sessions weekly/fortnightly - depending on your preference. We could pencil some dates in our diaries means that we can meet on a regular basis at a time which suits you.

Payment is kindly required at least 24 hours in advance of each meeting (£55) and once this has been received, a zoom link will be sent through to you. If you would prefer a telephone session, please let me know, our appointment will still be for 50 minutes.

Alternatively, we could use a room at a welcoming clinic in Thame, whereby you can make payment using a card machine. The session fee is higher (£75), due to the cost of administration and using/booking the room.

At the moment - I have no personal holidays planned.

If you are a student/experiencing financial difficulties, I offer a limited number of concessionary rates (£40) if we are meeting via zoom/telephone. Please feel free to mention this to me.

About me and my therapy practice

Hi, my name is Louise, I am a BACP Accredited Therapist.

If you would like to explore your thoughts in a calm, non-judgemental space, please get in touch.

I support clients who are experiencing a range of difficulties, such as Anxiety; Low self esteem; Stress; Depression/low mood; Grief and Bereavement; Infertility; Pregnancy and Birth issues; Adjusting to parenthood; going through the Menopause; Disordered Eating and relationship problems.

This is not an exhaustive list, however clients often come to counselling with one issue and then, often others emerge. The value of therapy sessions is that you have the opportunity to process emotions, so different thoughts and feelings come to the surface. I will help you to gain a clearer perspective so that you feel more confident and able to move forward.

I have (previous) professional experience in supporting clients through the Perinatal period due to working as a Midwife/Health Visitor and I have undertaken Counselling training with the Oxford Infant-Parent Perinatal Service. Therefore, this is an area of interest to me along with supporting clients through the emotional changes which occur when going through the menopause.

I an interested in these topics because from personal and professional experience, these life changing events are each impacted by hormones and share some emotional similarities such as feeling overwhelmed; unable to cope; low mood; tiredness/fatigue and often, an increase in anxiety levels. Alongside all of this, you may also be trying to manage family life, working and other relationships.

Therefore, therapy support can make a big difference to your experience, helping you to share and manage whatever difficulties you are going through.


Additional Training includes: Anxiety; Menopause Wellness; Advanced CBT; Grief and Bereavement; Couples and Family Therapy; Dealing with Depression; Eating Disorder Awareness; PND and BACP aligned Online and Telephone Counselling.

Practice description

How do I work?

I work as a holistic Integrative Counsellor/Psychotherapist which means that I can use different techniques (including CBT) to support you.

The sessions will enable you to feel heard and listened to in a safe; confidential space, whereby you won't feel judged and we can explore your thoughts and feelings at your own pace.

To help with getting to the root of your difficulties, I have Adlerian training. This means that we have the option (if you would like to) of exploring your family of origin; early memories and dreams, all of which provide insight into how you view yourself and how you view others. We can explore and understand your perspective from a deeper level and also identify underlying behaviour patterns (which can help if you are feeling 'stuck').


Do I have a niche area and what other issues do I work with?

My previous professional roles have created a 'niche area' of experience, which is supporting clients through infertility; pregnancy; the birth experience and adjusting to parenthood.

I have also noticed (personally and professionally) how some similar thoughts and feelings emerge for clients who are going through the menopause, for example changes in mood; sleep; energy levels; and identity. There could also be feelings of not coping alongside increased anxiety levels and overwhelm.

Recognising how psychological support can make a big difference to how these transitions are managed, has led me to complete additional training related to anxiety .

Other issues I work with include supporting clients who are experiencing: Low self esteem; Stress; Depression/low mood; Grief and Bereavement; Disordered Eating and relationship problems.

My first session

Our first session together is an opportunity to find out what has brought you to counselling and how we can work together to overcome your perceived difficulties.

It may be that a 'one off' session is all that you would like, or it may be that a number of sessions are agreed between us and then we review how you are experiencing therapy and how you would like to progress.

There is no right/wrong way to have counselling, it is about what works best for you as an individual.

If you would like to have an initial telephone call or a brief zoom meeting that can be arranged.

This is free of charge whereby I can answer any questions you may have about how I work.

Alternatively, you are welcome to book a full 50 minute session, which can be a ‘one off’ (no obligation to continue) or we can book a number of appointments in advance at a time which works for us both.

The time agreed for the next session is reserved in my diary for 48 hours, although only following receipt of the fee via BACS, will your appointment be guaranteed. A zoom link will then be sent through to you.

If payment has not been kindly received 24 hours before the session, I will assume that the appointment is not going ahead and therefore will offer this time to any other interested client.


What I can help with

Abuse, Anger management, Anxiety, Bereavement, Body/somatic therapy, Cancer, Child related issues, Chronic fatigue syndrome / ME, Depression, Disability, Eating disorders, Health related issues, Identity issues, Infertility, Loss, Menopause, Mood disorder, Obsessions, OCD, Pet bereavement, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy related issues, Redundancy, Relationships, Self esteem, Self-harm, Sex-related issues, Sexual identity, Sexuality, Spirituality, Stress, Trauma, Women's issues, Work related issues

Types of therapy

Adlerian, CBT, Creative therapy, Integrative, Interpersonal, Person centred, Psychodynamic

Clients I work with

Adults, Older adults, Trainees, Young people

How I deliver therapy

Email therapy, Home visits, Long term sessions, Long-term face-to-face work, Online therapy, Outdoor therapy, Short term sessions, Short-term face-to-face work, Telephone therapy, Time-limited

Languages spoken

English

Therapist - Manchester

Manchester M41
07861 685506
Sessions from £55.00

Features

  • Flexible hours available
  • Available for home visits
  • Concessionary rates

Availability

You are welcome to arrange to have sessions weekly/fortnightly - depending on your preference. We could pencil some dates in our diaries means that we can meet on a regular basis at a time which suits you.

Payment is kindly required at least 24 hours in advance of each meeting (£55) and once this has been received, a zoom link will be sent through to you. If you would prefer a telephone session, please let me know, our appointment will still be for 50 minutes.

Alternatively, we could use a room at a welcoming clinic in Thame, whereby you can make payment using a card machine. The session fee is higher (£75), due to the cost of administration and using/booking the room.

At the moment - I have no personal holidays planned.

If you are a student/experiencing financial difficulties, I offer a limited number of concessionary rates (£40) if we are meeting via zoom/telephone. Please feel free to mention this to me.

About me and my therapy practice

Hi, my name is Louise, I am a BACP Accredited Therapist.

If you would like to explore your thoughts in a calm, non-judgemental space, please get in touch.

I support clients who are experiencing a range of difficulties, such as Anxiety; Low self esteem; Stress; Depression/low mood; Grief and Bereavement; Infertility; Pregnancy and Birth issues; Adjusting to parenthood; going through the Menopause; Disordered Eating and relationship problems.

This is not an exhaustive list, however clients often come to counselling with one issue and then, often others emerge. The value of therapy sessions is that you have the opportunity to process emotions, so different thoughts and feelings come to the surface. I will help you to gain a clearer perspective so that you feel more confident and able to move forward.

I have (previous) professional experience in supporting clients through the Perinatal period due to working as a Midwife/Health Visitor and I have undertaken Counselling training with the Oxford Infant-Parent Perinatal Service. Therefore, this is an area of interest to me along with supporting clients through the emotional changes which occur when going through the menopause.

I an interested in these topics because from personal and professional experience, these life changing events are each impacted by hormones and share some emotional similarities such as feeling overwhelmed; unable to cope; low mood; tiredness/fatigue and often, an increase in anxiety levels. Alongside all of this, you may also be trying to manage family life, working and other relationships.

Therefore, therapy support can make a big difference to your experience, helping you to share and manage whatever difficulties you are going through.


Additional Training includes: Anxiety; Menopause Wellness; Advanced CBT; Grief and Bereavement; Couples and Family Therapy; Dealing with Depression; Eating Disorder Awareness; PND and BACP aligned Online and Telephone Counselling.

Practice description

How do I work?

I work as a holistic Integrative Counsellor/Psychotherapist which means that I can use different techniques (including CBT) to support you.

The sessions will enable you to feel heard and listened to in a safe; confidential space, whereby you won't feel judged and we can explore your thoughts and feelings at your own pace.

To help with getting to the root of your difficulties, I have Adlerian training. This means that we have the option (if you would like to) of exploring your family of origin; early memories and dreams, all of which provide insight into how you view yourself and how you view others. We can explore and understand your perspective from a deeper level and also identify underlying behaviour patterns (which can help if you are feeling 'stuck').


Do I have a niche area and what other issues do I work with?

My previous professional roles have created a 'niche area' of experience, which is supporting clients through infertility; pregnancy; the birth experience and adjusting to parenthood.

I have also noticed (personally and professionally) how some similar thoughts and feelings emerge for clients who are going through the menopause, for example changes in mood; sleep; energy levels; and identity. There could also be feelings of not coping alongside increased anxiety levels and overwhelm.

Recognising how psychological support can make a big difference to how these transitions are managed, has led me to complete additional training related to anxiety .

Other issues I work with include supporting clients who are experiencing: Low self esteem; Stress; Depression/low mood; Grief and Bereavement; Disordered Eating and relationship problems.

My first session

Our first session together is an opportunity to find out what has brought you to counselling and how we can work together to overcome your perceived difficulties.

It may be that a 'one off' session is all that you would like, or it may be that a number of sessions are agreed between us and then we review how you are experiencing therapy and how you would like to progress.

There is no right/wrong way to have counselling, it is about what works best for you as an individual.

If you would like to have an initial telephone call or a brief zoom meeting that can be arranged.

This is free of charge whereby I can answer any questions you may have about how I work.

Alternatively, you are welcome to book a full 50 minute session, which can be a ‘one off’ (no obligation to continue) or we can book a number of appointments in advance at a time which works for us both.

The time agreed for the next session is reserved in my diary for 48 hours, although only following receipt of the fee via BACS, will your appointment be guaranteed. A zoom link will then be sent through to you.

If payment has not been kindly received 24 hours before the session, I will assume that the appointment is not going ahead and therefore will offer this time to any other interested client.

What I can help with

Abuse, Anger management, Anxiety, Bereavement, Body/somatic therapy, Cancer, Child related issues, Chronic fatigue syndrome / ME, Depression, Disability, Eating disorders, Health related issues, Identity issues, Infertility, Loss, Menopause, Mood disorder, Obsessions, OCD, Pet bereavement, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy related issues, Redundancy, Relationships, Self esteem, Self-harm, Sex-related issues, Sexual identity, Sexuality, Spirituality, Stress, Trauma, Women's issues, Work related issues

Types of therapy

Adlerian, Brief therapy, CBT, Cognitive, Creative therapy, Integrative, Interpersonal, Person centred, Psychodynamic

Clients I work with

Adults, Older adults, Trainees, Young people

How I deliver therapy

Email therapy, Home visits, Long term sessions, Long-term face-to-face work, Online therapy, Outdoor therapy, Short term sessions, Short-term face-to-face work, Telephone therapy, Time-limited

Languages spoken

English

Therapist - Thame

Thame OX9
07861 685506
Sessions from £55.00

Features

  • Flexible hours available
  • Available for home visits
  • Concessionary rates

Availability

You are welcome to arrange to have sessions weekly/fortnightly - depending on your preference. We could pencil some dates in our diaries means that we can meet on a regular basis at a time which suits you.

Payment is kindly required at least 24 hours in advance of each meeting (£55) and once this has been received, a zoom link will be sent through to you. If you would prefer a telephone session, please let me know, our appointment will still be for 50 minutes.

Alternatively, we could use a room at a welcoming clinic in Thame, whereby you can make payment using a card machine.  The session fee is higher (£75), due to the cost of administration and using/booking the room.


At the moment - I have no personal holidays planned.

If you are a student/experiencing financial difficulties, I offer a limited number of concessionary rates (£40) if we are meeting via zoom/telephone.  Please feel free to mention this to me.

About me and my therapy practice

Hi, my name is Louise, I am a BACP Accredited Therapist.

If you would like to explore your thoughts in a calm, non-judgemental space, please get in touch. 

I support clients who are experiencing a range of difficulties, such as Anxiety; Low self esteem; Stress; Depression/low mood; Grief and Bereavement; Infertility; Pregnancy and Birth issues; Adjusting to parenthood; going through the Menopause; Disordered Eating and relationship problems.

This is not an exhaustive list, however clients often come to counselling with one issue and then, often others emerge. The value of therapy sessions is that you have the opportunity to process emotions, so different thoughts and feelings come to the surface. I will help you to gain a clearer perspective so that you feel more confident and able to move forward.

I have (previous) professional experience in supporting clients through the Perinatal period due to working as a Midwife/Health Visitor and I have undertaken Counselling training with the Oxford Infant-Parent Perinatal Service.  Therefore, this is an area of interest to me along with supporting clients through the emotional changes which occur when going through the menopause.   

I an interested in these topics because from personal and professional experience, these life changing events are each impacted by hormones and share some emotional similarities such as feeling overwhelmed; unable to cope; low mood; tiredness/fatigue and often, an increase in anxiety levels.  Alongside all of this, you may also be trying to manage family life, working and other relationships. 

Therefore, therapy support can make a big difference to your experience, helping you to share and manage whatever difficulties you are going through.


Additional Training includes: Anxiety; Menopause Wellness; Advanced CBT;  Grief and Bereavement; Couples and Family Therapy; Dealing with Depression; Eating Disorder Awareness; PND and BACP aligned Online and Telephone Counselling.

Practice description

How do I work?

I work as a holistic Integrative Counsellor/Psychotherapist which means that I can use different techniques (including CBT) to support you. 

The sessions will enable you to feel heard and listened to in a safe; confidential space, whereby you won't feel judged and we can explore your thoughts and feelings at your own pace.

To help with getting to the root of your difficulties, I have Adlerian training. This means that we have the option (if you would like to) of exploring your family of origin; early memories and dreams, all of which provide insight into how you view yourself and how you view others. We can explore and understand your perspective from a deeper level and also identify underlying behaviour patterns (which can help if you are feeling 'stuck').


Do I have a niche area and what other issues do I work with?

My previous professional roles have created a 'niche area' of experience, which is supporting clients through infertility; pregnancy; the birth experience and adjusting to parenthood.

I have also noticed (personally and professionally) how some similar thoughts and feelings emerge for clients who are going through the menopause, for example changes in mood; sleep; energy levels; and identity.  There could also be feelings of not coping alongside increased anxiety levels and overwhelm. 

Recognising how psychological support can make a big difference to how these transitions are managed, has led me to complete additional training related to anxiety .

Other issues I work with include supporting clients who are experiencing: Low self esteem; Stress; Depression/low mood; Grief and Bereavement; Disordered Eating and relationship problems.

My first session

Our first session together is an opportunity to find out what has brought you to counselling and how we can work together to overcome your perceived difficulties.

It may be that a 'one off' session is all that you would like, or it may be that a number of sessions are agreed between us and then we review how you are experiencing therapy and how you would like to progress.

There is no right/wrong way to have counselling, it is about what works best for you as an individual.

If you would like to have an initial telephone call or a brief zoom meeting that can be arranged.

This is free of charge whereby I can answer any questions you may have about how I work.

Alternatively, you are welcome to book a full 50 minute session, which can be a ‘one off’ (no obligation to continue) or we can book a number of appointments in advance at a time which works for us both.

The time agreed for the next session is reserved in my diary for 48 hours and following the fee kindly being transferred via BACS, our appointment is confirmed and a zoom link will be sent through to you.

If payment has not been kindly received 24 hours before the session, I will assume that the appointment is not going ahead and therefore will offer this time to any other interested client.

What I can help with

Abuse, Anger management, Anxiety, Bereavement, Body/somatic therapy, Cancer, Child related issues, Chronic fatigue syndrome / ME, Depression, Disability, Eating disorders, Health related issues, Identity issues, Infertility, Loss, Menopause, Mood disorder, Obsessions, OCD, Pet bereavement, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy related issues, Redundancy, Relationships, Self esteem, Self-harm, Sex-related issues, Sexual identity, Sexuality, Spirituality, Stress, Trauma, Women's issues, Work related issues

Types of therapy

Adlerian, Brief therapy, CBT, Creative therapy, Integrative, Interpersonal, Person centred, Psychodynamic

Clients I work with

Adults, Older adults, Trainees, Young people

How I deliver therapy

Email therapy, Home visits, Long term sessions, Long-term face-to-face work, Online therapy, Outdoor therapy, Short term sessions, Short-term face-to-face work, Telephone therapy, Time-limited

Languages spoken

English

Therapist - Abingdon

Abingdon OX14
07861 685506
Sessions from £55.00

Features

  • Flexible hours available
  • Available for home visits
  • Concessionary rates

Availability

You are welcome to arrange to have sessions weekly/fortnightly - depending on your preference. We could pencil some dates in our diaries means that we can meet on a regular basis at a time which suits you.

Payment is kindly required at least 24 hours in advance of each meeting (£55) and once this has been received, a zoom link will be sent through to you. If you would prefer a telephone session, please let me know, our appointment will still be for 50 minutes.

Alternatively, we could use a room at a welcoming clinic in Thame, whereby you can make payment using a card machine. The session fee is higher (£75), due to the cost of administration and using/booking the room.

At the moment - I have no personal holidays planned.

If you are a student/experiencing financial difficulties, I offer a limited number of concessionary rates (£40) if we are meeting via zoom/telephone. Please feel free to mention this to me.

About me and my therapy practice

Hi, my name is Louise, I am a BACP Accredited Therapist.

If you would like to explore your thoughts in a calm, non-judgemental space, please get in touch.

I support clients who are experiencing a range of difficulties, such as Anxiety; Low self esteem; Stress; Depression/low mood; Grief and Bereavement; Infertility; Pregnancy and Birth issues; Adjusting to parenthood; going through the Menopause; Disordered Eating and relationship problems.

This is not an exhaustive list, however clients often come to counselling with one issue and then, often others emerge. The value of therapy sessions is that you have the opportunity to process emotions, so different thoughts and feelings come to the surface. I will help you to gain a clearer perspective so that you feel more confident and able to move forward.

I have (previous) professional experience in supporting clients through the Perinatal period due to working as a Midwife/Health Visitor and I have undertaken Counselling training with the Oxford Infant-Parent Perinatal Service. Therefore, this is an area of interest to me along with supporting clients through the emotional changes which occur when going through the menopause.

I an interested in these topics because from personal and professional experience, these life changing events are each impacted by hormones and share some emotional similarities such as feeling overwhelmed; unable to cope; low mood; tiredness/fatigue and often, an increase in anxiety levels. Alongside all of this, you may also be trying to manage family life, working and other relationships.

Therefore, therapy support can make a big difference to your experience, helping you to share and manage whatever difficulties you are going through.


Additional Training includes: Anxiety; Menopause Wellness; Advanced CBT; Grief and Bereavement; Couples and Family Therapy; Dealing with Depression; Eating Disorder Awareness; PND and BACP aligned Online and Telephone Counselling.

Practice description

How do I work?

I work as a holistic Integrative Counsellor/Psychotherapist which means that I can use different techniques (including CBT) to support you.

The sessions will enable you to feel heard and listened to in a safe; confidential space, whereby you won't feel judged and we can explore your thoughts and feelings at your own pace.

To help with getting to the root of your difficulties, I have Adlerian training. This means that we have the option (if you would like to) of exploring your family of origin; early memories and dreams, all of which provide insight into how you view yourself and how you view others. We can explore and understand your perspective from a deeper level and also identify underlying behaviour patterns (which can help if you are feeling 'stuck').


Do I have a niche area and what other issues do I work with?

My previous professional roles have created a 'niche area' of experience, which is supporting clients through infertility; pregnancy; the birth experience and adjusting to parenthood.

I have also noticed (personally and professionally) how some similar thoughts and feelings emerge for clients who are going through the menopause, for example changes in mood; sleep; energy levels; and identity. There could also be feelings of not coping alongside increased anxiety levels and overwhelm.

Recognising how psychological support can make a big difference to how these transitions are managed, has led me to complete additional training related to anxiety .

Other issues I work with include supporting clients who are experiencing: Low self esteem; Stress; Depression/low mood; Grief and Bereavement; Disordered Eating and relationship problems.

My first session

Our first session together is an opportunity to find out what has brought you to counselling and how we can work together to overcome your perceived difficulties.

It may be that a 'one off' session is all that you would like, or it may be that a number of sessions are agreed between us and then we review how you are experiencing therapy and how you would like to progress.

There is no right/wrong way to have counselling, it is about what works best for you as an individual.

If you would like to have an initial telephone call or a brief zoom meeting that can be arranged.

This is free of charge whereby I can answer any questions you may have about how I work.

Alternatively, you are welcome to book a full 50 minute session, which can be a ‘one off’ (no obligation to continue) or we can book a number of appointments in advance at a time which works for us both.

The time agreed for the next session is reserved in my diary for 48 hours, although only following receipt of the fee via BACS, will your appointment be guaranteed. A zoom link will then be sent through to you.

If payment has not been kindly received 24 hours before the session, I will assume that the appointment is not going ahead and therefore will offer this time to any other interested client.

What I can help with

Abuse, Anger management, Anxiety, Bereavement, Body/somatic therapy, Cancer, Child related issues, Chronic fatigue syndrome / ME, Depression, Disability, Eating disorders, Health related issues, Identity issues, Infertility, Loss, Menopause, Mood disorder, Obsessions, OCD, Pet bereavement, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy related issues, Redundancy, Relationships, Self esteem, Self-harm, Sex-related issues, Sexual identity, Sexuality, Spirituality, Stress, Trauma, Women's issues, Work related issues

Types of therapy

Adlerian, Brief therapy, CBT, Cognitive, Creative therapy, Integrative, Interpersonal, Person centred, Psychodynamic

Clients I work with

Adults, Older adults, Trainees, Young people

How I deliver therapy

Email therapy, Home visits, Long term sessions, Long-term face-to-face work, Online therapy, Short term sessions, Short-term face-to-face work, Telephone therapy, Time-limited

Languages spoken

English

Therapist - Aylesbury

Aylesbury HP18
07861 685506
Sessions from £55.00

Features

  • Flexible hours available
  • Available for home visits
  • Concessionary rates

Availability

You are welcome to arrange to have sessions weekly/fortnightly - depending on your preference. We could pencil some dates in our diaries means that we can meet on a regular basis at a time which suits you.

Payment is kindly required at least 24 hours in advance of each meeting (£55) and once this has been received, a zoom link will be sent through to you. If you would prefer a telephone session, please let me know, our appointment will still be for 50 minutes.

Alternatively, we could use a room at a welcoming clinic in Thame, whereby you can make payment using a card machine. The session fee is higher (£75), due to the cost of administration and using/booking the room.

At the moment - I have no personal holidays planned.

If you are a student/experiencing financial difficulties, I offer a limited number of concessionary rates (£40) if we are meeting via zoom/telephone. Please feel free to mention this to me.

About me and my therapy practice

Hi, my name is Louise, I am a BACP Accredited Therapist.

If you would like to explore your thoughts in a calm, non-judgemental space, please get in touch.

I support clients who are experiencing a range of difficulties, such as Anxiety; Low self esteem; Stress; Depression/low mood; Grief and Bereavement; Infertility; Pregnancy and Birth issues; Adjusting to parenthood; going through the Menopause; Disordered Eating and relationship problems.

This is not an exhaustive list, however clients often come to counselling with one issue and then, often others emerge. The value of therapy sessions is that you have the opportunity to process emotions, so different thoughts and feelings come to the surface. I will help you to gain a clearer perspective so that you feel more confident and able to move forward.

I have (previous) professional experience in supporting clients through the Perinatal period due to working as a Midwife/Health Visitor and I have undertaken Counselling training with the Oxford Infant-Parent Perinatal Service. Therefore, this is an area of interest to me along with supporting clients through the emotional changes which occur when going through the menopause.

I an interested in these topics because from personal and professional experience, these life changing events are each impacted by hormones and share some emotional similarities such as feeling overwhelmed; unable to cope; low mood; tiredness/fatigue and often, an increase in anxiety levels. Alongside all of this, you may also be trying to manage family life, working and other relationships.

Therefore, therapy support can make a big difference to your experience, helping you to share and manage whatever difficulties you are going through.


Additional Training includes: Anxiety; Menopause Wellness; Advanced CBT; Grief and Bereavement; Couples and Family Therapy; Dealing with Depression; Eating Disorder Awareness; PND and BACP aligned Online and Telephone Counselling.

Practice description

How do I work?

I work as a holistic Integrative Counsellor/Psychotherapist which means that I can use different techniques (including CBT) to support you.

The sessions will enable you to feel heard and listened to in a safe; confidential space, whereby you won't feel judged and we can explore your thoughts and feelings at your own pace.

To help with getting to the root of your difficulties, I have Adlerian training. This means that we have the option (if you would like to) of exploring your family of origin; early memories and dreams, all of which provide insight into how you view yourself and how you view others. We can explore and understand your perspective from a deeper level and also identify underlying behaviour patterns (which can help if you are feeling 'stuck').


Do I have a niche area and what other issues do I work with?

My previous professional roles have created a 'niche area' of experience, which is supporting clients through infertility; pregnancy; the birth experience and adjusting to parenthood.

I have also noticed (personally and professionally) how some similar thoughts and feelings emerge for clients who are going through the menopause, for example changes in mood; sleep; energy levels; and identity. There could also be feelings of not coping alongside increased anxiety levels and overwhelm.

Recognising how psychological support can make a big difference to how these transitions are managed, has led me to complete additional training related to anxiety .

Other issues I work with include supporting clients who are experiencing: Low self esteem; Stress; Depression/low mood; Grief and Bereavement; Disordered Eating and relationship problems.

My first session

Our first session together is an opportunity to find out what has brought you to counselling and how we can work together to overcome your perceived difficulties.

It may be that a 'one off' session is all that you would like, or it may be that a number of sessions are agreed between us and then we review how you are experiencing therapy and how you would like to progress.

There is no right/wrong way to have counselling, it is about what works best for you as an individual.

If you would like to have an initial telephone call or a brief zoom meeting that can be arranged.

This is free of charge whereby I can answer any questions you may have about how I work.

Alternatively, you are welcome to book a full 50 minute session, which can be a ‘one off’ (no obligation to continue) or we can book a number of appointments in advance at a time which works for us both.

The time agreed for the next session is reserved in my diary for 48 hours, although only following receipt of the fee via BACS, will your appointment be guaranteed. A zoom link will then be sent through to you.

If payment has not been kindly received 24 hours before the session, I will assume that the appointment is not going ahead and therefore will offer this time to any other interested client.

What I can help with

Abuse, Anger management, Anxiety, Bereavement, Body/somatic therapy, Cancer, Child related issues, Chronic fatigue syndrome / ME, Depression, Disability, Eating disorders, Health related issues, Identity issues, Infertility, Loss, Menopause, Mood disorder, Obsessions, OCD, Pet bereavement, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy related issues, Redundancy, Relationships, Self esteem, Self-harm, Sex-related issues, Sexual identity, Sexuality, Spirituality, Stress, Trauma, Women's issues, Work related issues

Types of therapy

Adlerian, Brief therapy, CBT, Cognitive, Creative therapy, Integrative, Interpersonal, Person centred, Psychodynamic

Clients I work with

Adults, Older adults, Organisations, Trainees, Young people

How I deliver therapy

Email therapy, Home visits, Long term sessions, Long-term face-to-face work, Online therapy, Outdoor therapy, Short term sessions, Short-term face-to-face work, Telephone therapy, Time-limited

Languages spoken

English

Supervisor - Thame

Thame OX9
07861 685506
Sessions from £50.00

Features

  • Flexible hours available
  • Concessionary rates

Availability

I work Monday to Thursday, with various session times available (starting at 8.15/8.30am).

You can choose to have 2 x 45 minute sessions; or 1.5 hours monthly - as per BACP requirements.

Alternatively, depending on your profession, you may prefer to book a session for an hour.  I will do my upmost to accommodate.

Sessions are £50 for an hour or £75 for 1.5 hours.  

If you are a student or struggling financially, I can offer a reduced rate of £40 per hour or £60 for 1.5 hours (please feel free to discuss this with me).

About me and my therapy practice

Hi, welcome to my profile.  My name is Louise and I work as a Qualified Online Supervisor (and BACP Accredited Counsellor/Psychotherapist) in Thame. 

I am a Certified to work online which means that I am equipped to provide sessions via zoom/telephone (having undertaken additional training which developed my awareness of the additional considerations involved).

My Supervision training was based on the 7 Eyed Model which I realised has helped to really 'see the client' and take a helicopter view of the supervisory process.

Having had personal experience of good (and no so good) supervision, I understand how important the supervisory  relationship is.  Our clients don't want to feel judged and neither do we, as counsellors.  I am available to support you so that you feel you can reflect and be open and honest.  There is then the opportunity for personal growth as we can explore what has worked and how we could possibly work with the client differently.  The clients are at the centre of our practice so this exploration helps all of us.


As a Therapist, I have undertaken additional training in the following areas:

Advanced CBT; Anxiety; Menopause Wellness; Grief and Bereavement; Couples and Family Therapy; Dealing with Depression; Eating Disorder Awareness; PND; Trauma and the body.


What professional experience have I had?

I completed my Counselling training placement with the Oxford Infant-Parent Perinatal Service and also in a State Secondary School.

I have 5 years experience of working in private practice with clients who are experiencing a range of issues and have worked in a private school (so I understand managing risk and safeguarding).

Prior to becoming a Therapist, I gained experience in the NHS as a Family Planning Nurse, Midwife and Health Visitor.  This professional experience created a niche area (for me) in working with clients who are experiencing infertility; pregnancy; birth trauma and clients who are adjusting to parenthood.


Practice description

How do I work?

I am a BACP Accredited Integrative Counsellor/Psychotherapist which is particularly beneficial when providing Supervision (as I have an understanding of different perspectives and incorporate these into my practice).

I work in a Person Centred way and have attained a Diploma in Adlerian Counselling and Psychotherapy.

I am fortunate to have undertaken Adlerian Training, because this means I can potentially be creative and work alongside clients to explore their early memories; family of origin and dreams.  Within supervision sessions, these aspects enable us to really gain a bigger picture of 'who the client is'.

I currently also work as a Reflexologist, which has developed my understanding of the mind and body connection.  I have developed an awareness that the a client could be affected psychologically, as well as physically, as the two aspects are often interlinked.

Taking this holistic perspective is a helpful way of remembering that all of our clients are unique individuals with different experiences and different views of the world.   Therefore, there is recognition that we all have our own struggles and  coping strategies (some of which are more helpful than others).

This insight led me to undertake CBT training, so that I could gain knowledge of alternative strategies to help with managing and overcoming difficulties.


How do we plan our future sessions?

At the end of our supervision session, we can plan ahead for the following one.  I will do my best to accommodate, whether that be meeting fortnightly or monthly.  

I understand that life is busy, so if you need to change the day/time for any reason, please let me know as soon as possible and we can reschedule (with at least 24 hours notice so that I could potentially offer this slot to someone else).  Otherwise, full payment for the session will still be required.


How does payment work?

Please transfer the payment via BACS prior to our session together and I will then send the zoom link through to you.


My first session

I will send my Supervision agreement through to you prior to the first session, so please complete your details as per kindly requested (within the document).  

We can review how our sessions together are going every few months, however, you are most welcome to share any concerns or thoughts with me along the way!  

I would like you to enjoy meeting for supervision and get the most out of it.  Together, we can then make a positive difference to our clients and work safely within the ethical framework.

The session is led by you, however, if you are a student, we need to reflect/explore how you are working with all of the clients who you are seeing.

What I can help with

Abuse, Anger management, Anxiety, Bereavement, Body/somatic therapy, Cancer, Child related issues, Chronic fatigue syndrome / ME, Depression, Disability, Eating disorders, Health related issues, Identity issues, Infertility, Loss, Menopause, Mood disorder, Obsessions, OCD, Pet bereavement, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy related issues, Redundancy, Relationships, Self esteem, Self-harm, Sex-related issues, Sexual identity, Sexuality, Spirituality, Stress, Trauma, Women's issues, Work related issues

Types of therapy

Adlerian, Brief therapy, CBT, Creative therapy, Integrative, Interpersonal, Person centred, Psychodynamic

Clients I work with

Adults, Older adults, Trainees, Young people

How I deliver therapy

Home visits, Long term sessions, Long-term face-to-face work, Online therapy, Short term sessions, Short-term face-to-face work, Telephone therapy

Languages spoken

English