- Stress and anxiety
- Self esteem
- Coaching and resilience
About Louise
Louise Claydon is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with 11 years of experience. She supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, major life changes and those seeking coaching for clearer decisions and resilience. She works with adults and accepts international clients, offering sessions that start by identifying immediate goals.
Louise draws on several approaches to match what a person needs. She uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships affect current behaviour and feelings. She also applies cognitive behavioural techniques to spot unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of responding. Mindfulness practices are used for managing stress and staying present during difficult moments.
Her way of working is client-centred and practical. Sessions focus on what the person wants to change, and on small steps that build confidence and coping skills. She can help with areas such as abandonment, adoption and foster care experiences, body image, caregiving stress, codependency, commitment and communication problems.
Clients can expect straightforward conversation and tools to use between sessions. The work can include making sense of past patterns, trying out new behaviours, and planning concrete actions for daily life. Louise has experience from private practice and from the NHS, which informs a range of approaches and practical techniques.
To begin, people complete a short questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Louise commonly uses attachment-based ideas to understand how early relationship patterns affect current feelings and behaviour. This approach looks at patterns of closeness and distance and can help with relationship worries, abandonment themes and how people respond under stress.She also draws on cognitive behavioural therapy, which focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing different responses. CBT gives clear exercises and small experiments that people can try between sessions to change routines or reduce anxiety.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the person to agree goals, try methods that fit their needs, and adjust the approach if something isn’t helping. That means sessions often start with a few practical steps and a review of what works.
Check which session formats are currently offered before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around study, work or relocation, and they can reduce travel time. They also allow for shorter check-ins or for using audio rather than video if that suits someone better. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt session length and tasks to fit everyday routines while keeping the focus on the person’s goals and progress.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, coping with life changes and coaching for decision-making and resilience.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centred and practical, focusing on goals the person sets and on actions to try between sessions.
What experience does she bring?
She has 11 years of experience in private practice and work within the NHS.
What are her credentials and location?
She is BACP registered and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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