Louise McAuley, BACP
Louise McAuley is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people concerned about stress, anxiety and depression.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
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About Louise
Louise McAuley is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people concerned about stress, anxiety and depression. She offers a warm, interactive style and aims to make talking about difficult feelings easier. Her manner is respectful and compassionate, so clients can speak openly without feeling judged.
She trained as a counsellor and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Louise has three years of practice including work in the NHS and community settings.
Background and approach
That experience has involved supporting people through grief, relationship problems and workplace stress. Louise uses a blend of approaches to meet each person’s needs. She draws on client-centred ways of working to follow what matters most to the client.
She also uses cognitive behavioural ideas to help spot unhelpful thinking patterns and try new behaviours. Sessions are collaborative. Louise will listen first, then help build a plan together that fits the client’s situation and goals.
She keeps language simple and practical so ideas can be used between sessions. People contact her about life transitions, low mood, feelings of isolation, guilt or shame, and problems linked to pregnancy and childbirth. She also supports those facing workplace pressures, midlife concerns and questions about life purpose.
Her aim is to empower clients to take manageable steps towards change.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 406773 | October 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Louise works with
Everything Louise lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Narcissism
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace 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.
Online support
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It helps people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and try small, practical changes. CBT is often used for anxiety, low mood and stress-related problems.
Finding the best approach is part of the work together. Louise will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, then agree on a plan that mixes listening and practical strategies. The choice of methods is flexible and reviewed as progress is made.
Online sessions can be arranged by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls are useful for a more conversational, face-to-face feel. Phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited or when a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging suit shorter check-ins or when it helps to write thoughts down. These options make it easier to fit sessions around work, family life and other commitments, while keeping the focus on what helps the client move forward.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and work-related issues, plus concerns such as self-esteem, isolation and midlife questions.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm and interactive. She listens first and works collaboratively to build practical steps that feel manageable.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has three years of professional experience working in the NHS and community settings, supporting people through loss, trauma and everyday pressures.
What credentials and location are relevant?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and works from the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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