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Louise McAuley, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 3 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGrief Depression Coping with life changes

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Louise McAuley is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom. She has three years of professional experience and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Louise aims to offer a warm, respectful space where people can talk about what matters most to them.

She commonly helps people facing stress, anxiety and depression. She also supports those dealing with grief, relationship difficulties, workplace strain and life changes.

Background and approach

Other areas of focus include self-esteem, caregiver stress, isolation and questions about life purpose. Louise combines client-centred ways of working with cognitive behavioural techniques to suit each person. That means sessions centre on the person's concerns, while also using practical steps to change unhelpful patterns of thinking and behaviour.

She adapts the pace and focus to match individual needs. Her style is described as warm and interactive, with an emphasis on respect and sensitivity. Conversations are collaborative and aimed at helping people make workable changes in daily life.

Louise encourages small, realistic steps alongside reflection. People who come to her can expect a straightforward, down-to-earth approach. She supports clients to name problems, try different strategies and review progress over time.

The work is practical and personal, aimed at helping people move towards a more manageable and satisfying life.

Online approaches and how they help

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person's own goals and experience. The counsellor listens without judgement and helps the person find their own solutions, which can help with feelings of isolation, grief and low self-esteem.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses practical exercises and simple experiments to change unhelpful thinking patterns, which can be helpful for anxiety, low mood and workplace stress.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, then agree a plan together. That can include trying one method, mixing approaches, or changing direction as progress is reviewed.

Online therapy makes those conversations flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face work when a visual connection helps. Phone sessions suit shorter check-ins or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging can be useful for people who prefer to write or need more frequent, brief contact. These options help fit counselling around work, family and other commitments, while keeping the focus on practical progress and everyday coping.

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety and depression, and with grieving and relationship issues. Workplace concerns, self-esteem and coping with life changes are also common topics.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is warm and interactive. She focuses on respectful, collaborative conversations and practical steps to manage difficulties.

What experience does she bring?

She has three years of professional work experience, including practice within the NHS and community settings.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as ways to work online.

How does payment and getting started work?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Grief

Also listed

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 3 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

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Louise McAuley, BACP

Background and approach

Online approaches and how they help

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety