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Louise Davies

Louise Davies, BACP

Therapist · United Kingdom · 4+ years of experience

Compassionate counsellor for life transitions

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  • Midlife concerns
  • Relationship focus
  • English and Hebrew

About Louise

Louise Davies is a BACP-registered counsellor who offers calm, down-to-earth support for people facing major life questions. She makes space for those dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship pain, grief, parenting strains, career uncertainty and the particular pressures of midlife. Sessions are offered in English and Hebrew and she is based in the United Kingdom.

Louise draws on person-centred ways of working to build a warm, non-judgemental connection. That relationship is used to gently explore what feels most urgent. Some work focuses on how past experiences affect current life. Other times the focus is practical strategies to cope today and plan for the future.

She also incorporates ideas from attachment-based and psychodynamic approaches to help people understand patterns in relationships and recurring difficulties. The tone is collaborative rather than directive, so clients help shape the focus and pace of therapy. Louise mentions lived experience of many of the issues she supports, and this informs her practical, empathetic style.

With four years' experience and a BACP registration, she is training to be a counselling supervisor while continuing client work. The site process uses a cancellable subscription model for sessions, and Louise accepts international clients. To begin, clients use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire.

Her work suits people wanting a compassionate listener who can also help untangle relationship patterns, manage life changes and develop coping strategies for everyday stresses.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefCoping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyPsychodynamic Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Credentials

United Kingdom

Languages

English, Hebrew

How these approaches shape online support

Attachment-based work looks at how early bonds affect current relationships and emotional patterns. It helps when repeated relationship difficulties, trust or closeness feel stuck and people want more balanced connections.

Person-centred counselling focuses on listening deeply and following the client's pace. It helps people who need a non-judgemental space to make sense of feelings and decide on next steps for their life.

Psychodynamic ideas explore how past experiences turn up in present behaviour and relationships. This can be useful when themes repeat across different situations and a deeper understanding is wanted.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Louise will discuss goals and preferences and collaborate with the client to decide what feels most helpful. That conversation may shift as progress is made, and the plan can be adjusted over time.

Many people find online sessions make fitting therapy into busy lives easier, such as allowing a shorter check-in during a lunch break or avoiding travel to appointments. Confirm the current session formats with the therapist before booking, since options are not listed here. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists can then arrange a way of meeting that fits practical needs and day-to-day routines.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

Louise supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family worries, grief, parenting pressures, self-esteem and career concerns. She also lists areas such as ADHD, trauma and intimacy-related issues.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her work is person-centred and collaborative, focusing on building a trusting connection. She may also use attachment-based and psychodynamic ideas to look at relationship patterns.

What is her professional background?

She has four years' experience and describes substantial lived experience related to many presenting issues. She is also training to become a counselling supervisor.

Where is she based and what credential does she hold?

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

Which languages can sessions be held in?

Sessions are offered in English and Hebrew.

Can people outside the UK work with her?

She accepts international clients, so people outside the UK can enquire and arrange sessions.

How are sessions paid for and how much do they cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Exact fees depend on the chosen arrangement.

What do I do to start therapy?

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

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