Hello & welcome........
I am Louise, I have just turned 57 years old, where does the time go! I live in Lincolnshire with my husband. I am originally from Nottinghamshire and most of my family still live there. (My mum and grown up children)
I don't like the cold, In fact I'm often working with a nice warm hot water bottle behind me!
I don't have any pets, but often see some of my client's pets pop up in online therapy sessions!
I am often found in coffee shops and charity shops, when i have some time to myself. I'm down to earth, warm and personable, and someone who likes to keep things simple and doesn't use jargon.
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Now I am a bit older i have found myself enjoying rock music, not sure what that is about!! but it helps with the long drives over to Nottinghamshire....
Do I have any shortcomings?...hhmm let me think about that. Yes, i can think of a few, namely:
Not always knowing when to take a break. I can be untidy, I have papers all over my desk. Maybe a few socks can be found on the floor, that kind of thing.
I am relaxed in my therapy approach, maybe this might help you to feel at ease too? Whether you find yourself crying, laughing or plain angry in a session, I am alongside you, after-all its all part of therapy, it is important stuff.
About my therapy journey: I qualified as a counsellor at Nottingham University in 2006, where I achieved my Masters degree in Counselling studies. My children were young back then and I wanted to study and return to work when they were a bit older
After completing my degree I set up private practice, (in person-face to face, in Nottingham) which ran for several years. I saw clients from all walks of life, for a diverse range of issues. I enjoy meeting new people in my line of work, they are unique with their own personal story.
I now practice counselling online and on the telephone.
I have also worked as an advocate for people with cognitive difficulties, which i loved doing.
I also have a diploma for miscarriage counselling, so I also specialise in miscarriage, stillbirth and baby loss

Previous to my degree I completed a 2 year course (2001-2003) at The Nottingham Counselling Service (NCS) and achieved the Edexcel, (BTEC) Professional Development certificate in Therapeutic Counselling.
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I worked as a volunteer for NCS during this period and beyond, providing counselling to clients both long term and short term.

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I am a registered member of the BACP (Membership number 403745) and adhere to their code and ethics for counselling practice. I implicitly hold the following values as a therapist.
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unconditional positive regard (UPR) – accepting and valuing you.
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congruence - being honest and transparent in how I experience you and your world.
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empathic understanding – seeing your viewpoint as if I were you.

Qualifications:
Masters degree in counselling: Nottingham University. (2006)
Edexcel: BTEC Professional Development in Therapeutic Counselling. (2003)
Diploma in miscarriage counselling (2024)
City & Guilds: Diploma in Independent advocacy under the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty safeguards (DoLs) (2011)