Louise Gillies, BACP

Louise Gillies is a counsellor who helps people facing grief, fertility and pregnancy loss, early parenting stresses, chronic health problems and ADHD-related difficulties. She also supports concerns linked to self-esteem, motivation and confidence. Louise works with people who need a steady, practical approach to emotional strain and life changes.

She uses clear, person-centred methods in sessions and keeps work grounded in everyday life. Conversations focus on what feels most important to the client and on small, doable steps between meetings. Louise draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness to help people notice thoughts and feelings without being overwhelmed by them.

Sessions also make use of solution-focused ideas to identify what already helps and to build on strengths. The counselling style aims to be calm and accepting, with attention to practical routines that support wellbeing. Clients can expect straightforward language and short-term strategies alongside longer-term personal exploration.

Louise has ten years of professional experience and holds BACP accreditation. She practises from the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English. For people living with health challenges, Louise aims to address both the emotional impact and everyday practicalities that come with illness or disability.

Working with Louise starts with a simple matching process and scheduling arranged around availability. Sessions operate under a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, and fees vary by location and therapist availability.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings, and then choose actions that reflect their values. It can be useful for grief, chronic health problems and issues with motivation. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding without judgment, allowing people to set the pace and topics for their own work. This approach is helpful when someone needs time to explore feelings about loss or life change. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention skills to reduce reactivity and manage stress, which can support coping with pain and concentration difficulties.

Finding the right way of working is part of the process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences and what feels most helpful. Together they will decide which approaches to emphasise and how to structure sessions to meet practical needs.

The original biography does not state which remote session formats are used, so please confirm the current options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit around appointments, childcare and health limitations, and they can reduce travel time. Online work also makes it easier to keep momentum between meetings and to use short check-ins when needed.