Louise Shepherd, BACP

Louise Shepherd is a BACP-registered therapist who works with women feeling overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or trapped in cycles of anxiety and exhaustion. She recognises how people can present as managing on the outside - holding everything together for work, family, and others - while internally running on empty. Louise combines empathy with practical tools to help clients explore what is fueling their stress and to identify sustainable ways to reduce pressure and restore energy.

Her practice focuses on supporting women who carry the weight of being the strong one, offering a space to pause, reflect, and develop clearer coping strategies. Louise aims to help clients regain a sense of balance and agency so they do not have to keep pushing through alone. She is registered with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which is the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom.

Therapeutic approaches and flexible online care

Louise integrates client-centered therapy into her online work, focusing on creating a supportive, non-judgemental environment where clients lead the pace of change and their personal goals guide the sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT - is used to identify and gently challenge unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns, which can help with anxiety, low mood, and stress by developing practical coping skills. Mindfulness therapy offers simple practices to increase awareness of thoughts and bodily sensations, useful for reducing overwhelm and improving emotional regulation.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Louise works collaboratively with clients to explore which methods suit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds and new priorities emerge.

Online therapy with Louise is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules and different comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain consistency, access support from home or work, and fit therapy around family and professional responsibilities while working with a registered professional.