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Louise Alexander, BACP, NCPS

Credentials: BACP, NCPS
Experience: 8 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression

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Louise Alexander helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or life changes. She offers calm, practical support for low mood, low self-esteem and problems that follow trauma. She speaks plainly and focuses on small steps that make daily life easier.

She has eight years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom and holds BACP and NCPS credentials. Louise believes clients know their own story best and works alongside them to build on existing strengths.

Background and approach

She encourages straightforward conversation and gradual change rather than quick fixes. In sessions she listens for what matters most to the person in front of her. Conversations often centre on reducing panic, managing intrusive memories, improving relationships, or coping with burnout and compassion fatigue.

She also helps people facing issues such as addiction, eating concerns, career uncertainty and seasonal low mood. Therapy is practical and goal-focused. Louise may help set clear, manageable tasks between meetings and will revisit what is working.

She aims to make each appointment feel useful and relevant to day-to-day life. Starting therapy can feel daunting and she recognises that first steps take courage. Louise offers a steady presence and a collaborative style to help people move from feeling stuck to feeling more capable.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Louise uses evidence-based techniques that focus on practical coping skills and gradual recovery from distress. One approach helps people manage anxiety and panic by teaching breathing, grounding and behavioural strategies to reduce symptoms and regain confidence in everyday situations. Another approach concentrates on processing trauma and its effects through paced conversation and stabilisation techniques that support people to feel safer and more in control over time.

Finding the right method is part of the work. Louise will talk with each person about their needs and goals, and together they will decide which techniques to try first. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as progress and preferences become clearer.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video is useful for a full conversation and visual contact, phone works well when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in, and chat or messaging suits people who prefer typed reflection or need more frequent brief contact. These options help fit therapy around work, caring duties and daily life.

What concerns does she help with?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression and trauma-related issues as well as low self-esteem, addictions and relationship and family worries.

What is her therapeutic style like?

The approach is collaborative and practical, focusing on small steps and clear tasks to help daily life feel more manageable.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has eight years of professional experience working with people on a range of mental health concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds BACP and NCPS credentials and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported and can she see international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging.

How does cost work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin a series of sessions?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience: 8 years
Registered with: BACP, NCPS
Languages: English

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Louise Alexander, BACP, NCPS

Background and approach

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety