Louise Devereux

Louise Devereux is a UK counsellor and a registered member of the BACP (British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists) with three years of practice. She works with people facing relationship problems, grief and bereavement, parenting pressures, low self-esteem, stress and anxiety, and those unsure about career or life purpose.

Louise focuses on helping people talk through what feels stuck. Conversations are client-led and based on what matters most to the individual. Sessions aim to make space to name difficult feelings and consider practical next steps rather than offering quick fixes.

Her approach is grounded in client-centred therapy, which prioritises the person’s own perspective and pace. That means the counsellor follows the client’s lead, listens without judgement and reflects back what the client says to support clearer thinking. This can be helpful when coping with loss, big life changes, or the day-to-day strain of caregiving and workplace stress.

Practical concerns such as separation, isolation, midlife questions, pregnancy and childbirth, and women’s health matters are also part of her work. Louise pays attention to how worries show up in daily life and the choices someone can try between sessions.

People considering counselling can expect straightforward conversation and a focus on what they want to address. To begin, prospective clients are invited to use the site matching process to book an initial session and see how the working relationship feels.

Client-centred practice and online sessions

Client-centred therapy places the person’s perspective at the heart of the work. The counsellor listens closely, reflects what is said and supports the client to find their own understanding. This approach can help with grief, relationship strain, self-esteem issues and questions about life purpose.

The aim is to collaborate on what will help most. The counsellor and client decide together which ways of talking or practical exercises to try. That collaborative process helps identify which approach suits someone’s goals and preferences.

Confirm the specific online session options before booking, as formats are not listed in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some people prefer not being on camera, while others find video more helpful for face-to-face conversation; discussing these preferences in the first meeting will shape how sessions run.