Louise Gillies

Louise Gillies is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with 10 years of experience. She works with grief, parenting concerns, self-esteem and ADHD, and helps people thinking about life purpose after change.

She supports those facing fertility problems, pregnancy loss and early parenting difficulties. She also assists people dealing with chronic illness or pain and the emotional impact that brings. Challenges around concentration, focus and memory related to ADHD are part of her caseload, as are motivation and confidence issues.

Louise uses approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy and Mindfulness to help people find practical ways forward. Sessions tend to focus on small, manageable steps and on noticing thoughts and values that help with decision making. She aims to work at a pace that feels achievable and to keep conversations straightforward.

Her practice includes supporting people through major life transitions such as the empty nest phase, menopause and retirement. Practical planning and clearer priorities are common topics in these conversations. Louise also addresses relationship communication problems, separation and forgiveness when they arise alongside other concerns.

People who want to begin are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule an initial session. Costs vary by location and sessions run on a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

How Louise uses ACT, client-centred work and mindfulness online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice their thoughts and choose actions that align with what matters to them. It is often used for motivation problems, anxiety about change and making practical decisions. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what a person says so they can understand their own priorities more clearly. This approach supports people who feel unsure about next steps after a life change. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention practices for managing stress, improving focus and responding differently to difficult feelings.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss your goals and preferences and try methods that fit your situation. That collaboration helps identify which tools and ways of working suit you best over time.

The practical benefits of online sessions include easier fitting of appointments into a busy week and fewer travel commitments. Online work can make it simpler to have shorter check-ins, do homework between sessions, or choose a quieter moment where concentration is easier. Confirm the exact session formats available before booking so you know how you will meet.