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Louise Bentley, NCPS

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

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemCoping with life changes

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Louise Bentley offers a calm, down-to-earth approach to therapy. She draws on eight years of professional experience and holds NCPS credentialing. She aims to make first sessions straightforward and supportive for people who are worried or unsure about starting therapy.

She focuses on stress and anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and issues with self-esteem. She also helps people facing life changes and struggles with motivation. Conversations are customised to each person's needs rather than following a set script.

Background and approach

Louise works with problems such as communication difficulties, dissociation, domestic violence, feelings of emptiness, and family-related strain. She also supports people dealing with guilt, shame, fatherhood issues, and recovery from sexual assault and abuse. Sessions aim to help people feel clearer about their next steps.

Her style is respectful and sensitive, and she adapts the pace to what feels manageable for the client. The practical emphasis is on building coping skills and noticing patterns that make life harder. Progress is discussed in simple terms so people can see small changes as they go.

Therapy is offered in English and delivered online by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging. The process of beginning therapy involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a session once a match is made.

Therapeutic approaches and online delivery

Louise uses established, evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical work. One approach concentrates on managing anxiety and stress through grounding, pacing, and skill-building to reduce overwhelming feelings and improve daily functioning. Another approach addresses trauma and abuse by helping people make sense of painful experiences and build safety strategies that support recovery over time.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals, personal style, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is reviewed.

Online therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to give practical flexibility. Video calls allow more face-to-face interaction, while phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging suit people who prefer writing, need brief check-ins, or want a paced way to reflect between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family commitments, and daily life.
What kinds of concerns does she focus on?
She helps with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is respectful and sensitive, with conversations tailored to each person and a practical focus on coping skills.
What is her background and experience?
She has eight years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and trauma-related issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an NCPS credential and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.

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Experience
8 years
Registered with
NCPS
Languages
English

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