Louise Alexander, BACP, NCPS

Many of the approaches Louise uses are practical and skills-focused. She often draws on techniques that help with anxiety and panic by teaching breathing and grounding exercises, and by working through what triggers a reaction. These tools are helpful for immediate relief and for managing symptoms in daily life.

She also uses methods aimed at processing trauma and painful memories in a paced way that feels manageable. This involves gentle storytelling, grounding strategies and rebuilding a sense of safety when distressing memories come up. That work suits people dealing with past abuse, sexual assault or post-traumatic stress.

Picking the right approach is part of the therapy process. Louise works with each person to decide which methods match their goals, needs and timing. She offers a collaborative plan and adjusts it as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging to fit different routines. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and shared visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging are useful for shorter check-ins, ongoing reflections between sessions or when typing feels more comfortable. These options make it simpler to get therapy around work, family life and other commitments.