Louise Gillies, BACP

Louise Gillies is a UK-based therapist with 10 years of professional experience, offering practical and compassionate support for a wide range of emotional and life challenges. She specialises in helping people through fertility difficulties, pregnancy loss and grief, as well as early parenting concerns and the emotional impact of long-term health conditions. Her work with ADHD addresses common difficulties such as concentration, focus and memory, alongside related issues of motivation, self-esteem and confidence.

Louise also supports clients facing major life transitions, including the empty nest phase, menopause and retirement, helping them clarify what matters and plan meaningful next steps. She takes a calm, client-centered approach, prioritising a steady pace and an open atmosphere where people can explore their priorities and options without pressure. Louise is registered with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which indicates adherence to professional standards in the UK.

Her aim is to collaborate with each person to find practical, manageable ways forward that feel authentic and sustainable. Whether addressing relationship shifts, parenting stress, chronic illness adjustments or self-worth concerns, she focuses on building resilience and supporting realistic, values-aligned change.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Louise draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centred and Mindfulness approaches to support people online. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed by them, then take action guided by personal values - it can be useful for anxiety, low motivation and navigating life changes. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on empathic listening and building a trusting therapeutic relationship so clients feel understood and are able to explore their own solutions - this approach is often helpful for self-esteem, relationship concerns and parenting stress. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and awareness practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus, which can benefit those coping with chronic health issues, concentration challenges and stress.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process and Louise works collaboratively with each person to identify what fits their needs, goals and preferences. She tailors techniques over time so the work feels practical and manageable.

Online therapy with Louise is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, making it easier to access support from home or while balancing caregiving, work or health commitments. These options provide flexibility in scheduling and formats so clients can choose what feels most comfortable for them while working with a registered professional.