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Louise Waterfall, BACP

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

Works with Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefSelf esteem

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Louise Waterfall is a counsellor who uses a client-centred way of working. She listens and follows the person in front of her to help them make sense of difficult feelings. Her style is warm and straightforward, aimed at helping people find clearer next steps.

She draws on client-centred therapy to create a space where people feel heard and understood. Louise also uses existential ideas to look at meaning, choices and the big questions that turn up in hard times.

Background and approach

Somatic work is part of her approach too, bringing attention to bodily experience and simple exercises that help people feel more present. Louise has 12 years of practical experience supporting people with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and low self-esteem. She also helps with relationship and intimacy-related issues, eating and body image concerns, addiction, anger and career worries.

Practical matters like parenting strain, caregiver stress and end-of-life conversations are within her remit as well. Her additional focus includes attachment and abandonment wounds, codependency and communication problems, dissociation and feelings of emptiness. She works with separation and divorce, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and hospice or end-of-life emotional support.

These areas are explored in simple, step-by-step ways. Louise is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She sees people in the United Kingdom and also accepts international clients.

Sessions are offered in English and are delivered online by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. To begin, people are invited to complete a short matching questionnaire and book sessions that suit their schedule. Therapy uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time and fees vary with location and therapist availability.

Therapeutic approaches you can try online

Client-centred therapy is about being listened to and seen. The therapist follows the person's lead and reflects what they hear, helping the individual find their own answers and next steps. This approach can be useful for stress, low self-esteem and relationship concerns.

Existential therapy looks at questions of meaning, choice and responsibility. It helps when someone feels stuck, empty or overwhelmed by life changes, and encourages clearer decision-making about what matters to them. Somatic therapy brings attention to bodily sensations and small exercises that reduce tension and help people feel more grounded during stress or trauma recovery.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, and then tailor sessions accordingly. People are supported to test different ways of working and to adjust the focus as they progress.

Online sessions happen by video call, phone session, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation; phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging suit shorter check-ins, on-the-go reflection or people who prefer not to be on camera. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit around work, family and travel.
What kinds of problems does Louise support?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem and depression. Other areas include addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, eating and body image concerns, anger and career difficulties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
The approach is client-centred and reflective, with existential exploration of meaning and somatic exercises to notice bodily experience. Sessions aim to be practical and paced to the person's needs.
What is her background and experience?
She has 12 years of experience working with a wide range of emotional and relational issues. That experience includes supporting people through loss, caregiver stress and challenging life changes.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She works from the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be arranged by video call, phone session, live chat or text-based messaging. This gives options for longer conversations or shorter check-ins.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Therapy is provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that, schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
12 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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