- Thoughts and habits
- Mindfulness practice
- Goal focused
About Louise
Louise Smith offers short, clear support for people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief and low mood. She helps with anger, addiction concerns, self-esteem and coping with life changes. Louise focuses on everyday thoughts and habits to make small, steady shifts that add up over time.
She uses a client-centred style that puts the person’s experience first. That means listening carefully, reflecting what is said and working at the client’s pace. Louise also brings mindfulness practices and solution-focused ideas into sessions to help with managing difficult moments and finding practical next steps.
Louise holds a BACP credential, which denotes membership of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists. She has three years of professional experience in the UK and draws on that background in her work. Her approach treats clients as the experts in their own lives while offering structure when helpful.
In a session she will help people name unhelpful thought patterns and test small changes in daily routines. She uses simple mindfulness exercises to reduce reactivity and short, goal-focused conversations to identify what a useful next step looks like. The work is collaborative and paced to what the client can manage.
Many people come for help with relationship difficulties, career stress, body image or addiction issues. Others seek support for deeper concerns such as attachment wounds, feelings of emptiness, or coping after separation. Louise aims to make therapy practical and accessible, focusing on thoughts and everyday habits that affect day-to-day life.
She uses a client-centred style that puts the person’s experience first. That means listening carefully, reflecting what is said and working at the client’s pace. Louise also brings mindfulness practices and solution-focused ideas into sessions to help with managing difficult moments and finding practical next steps.
Louise holds a BACP credential, which denotes membership of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists. She has three years of professional experience in the UK and draws on that background in her work. Her approach treats clients as the experts in their own lives while offering structure when helpful.
In a session she will help people name unhelpful thought patterns and test small changes in daily routines. She uses simple mindfulness exercises to reduce reactivity and short, goal-focused conversations to identify what a useful next step looks like. The work is collaborative and paced to what the client can manage.
Many people come for help with relationship difficulties, career stress, body image or addiction issues. Others seek support for deeper concerns such as attachment wounds, feelings of emptiness, or coping after separation. Louise aims to make therapy practical and accessible, focusing on thoughts and everyday habits that affect day-to-day life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyMindfulness TherapySolution-Focused Therapy
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English
Approaches that help with thoughts and habits online
Client-Centred Therapy puts the person’s experience at the heart of sessions. The therapist listens closely, reflects what is heard and helps the person clarify what matters most to them. This approach is useful when someone needs a calm space to talk things through and make sense of their feelings.Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity. It helps with stress, anxiety and strong emotions by training small, repeatable habits that can be used day to day. These practices are explained in plain language and practised together in sessions.
Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, achievable steps rather than on long histories. It helps people set clear short-term goals and test practical changes between sessions to see what works in everyday life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work and will be decided together. The therapist will discuss aims, preferences and what feels manageable, then try methods that match those priorities. This collaborative process means techniques can be adjusted as progress is made.
If you are considering online therapy, please confirm the session options before booking so you know which formats are available. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy routine, save travel time and allow shorter check-ins when that suits the day. It also makes it simpler to practise mindfulness and habit changes in the context of everyday life.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she focus on?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger and relationship difficulties, plus issues such as addictions, self-esteem and coping with life changes.
How would she describe her way of working?
Her style is client-centred, listening first and following the client’s pace. She adds mindfulness and solution-focused techniques to help manage feelings and set small, practical goals.
What experience does she bring?
She has three years of professional experience working in the UK with a range of everyday and longer-standing emotional concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a member of the BACP, the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and session arrangements handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What steps should someone take to begin?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.