About Louise
Louise Vickers is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and LGBT-related concerns. She also supports those dealing with grief, addiction, stress, and major life changes. Her approach is gentle and respectful, aimed at helping people take the first steps toward feeling better.
Louise works in a person-centred way, which means sessions focus on the person's own experience and strengths. She uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons to change and to build practical momentum.
Background and approach
Conversations are shaped around what matters to the individual, not a fixed script. Sessions are tailored to each person. Louise listens without judgement and helps clients set short-term goals they feel ready to try.
She aims to make real-life adjustments feel manageable rather than overwhelming. Across four years of practice she has supported people with a wide range of issues, from eating and addiction concerns to career stress and chronic health challenges. Her work also covers communication problems, divorce and separation, and feelings of isolation or emptiness.
People can expect a straightforward, down-to-earth style. Louise emphasises collaboration and practical steps alongside emotional support. If someone wants clear, empathic conversations and help working out the next small steps, she offers that kind of support.
What Louise works with
Everything Louise lists, in their own terms. LGBT is the reason Louise is listed here; the rest shows what else Louise works with.
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Immigration issues
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Louise lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Louise Uses Person-Centred Work and Motivational Interviewing Online
Person-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person's experience. The therapist follows the person's lead, reflects what they say and helps them discover their own answers. This approach is useful for people dealing with low self-esteem, relationship strain, grief or general life transitions.Motivational Interviewing helps people find the reasons they want to change and to build small steps toward those goals. It uses open questions and reflective listening to boost a person's confidence to try new behaviours, which can help with addictions, procrastination, or making healthier choices.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will check in about goals, try methods that fit the person's needs, and adjust the plan together. This collaborative process helps ensure sessions feel relevant and doable.
For practical matters, confirm the session formats available before booking as the original biography does not specify them. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find it helpful for maintaining momentum between appointments and for working on real-life goals in day-to-day settings.
Questions people ask about Louise
What kinds of concerns does Louise help with?
She supports people with anxiety, depression, relationship problems, LGBT-related concerns, addiction, grief and stress among other issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She works in a person-centred way, listening carefully and shaping sessions around each person's needs. Motivational Interviewing is used to help build motivation for change.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has four years of practice supporting people with issues such as trauma, eating concerns, career stress and chronic illness.
What credentials and location are listed for this counsellor?
She is BACP registered and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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