Louise Gillies, BACP

Louise Gillies is a counsellor who supports people facing grief, parenting challenges, low self-esteem and ADHD-related difficulties. She offers calm, steady conversation for people coping with fertility struggles, pregnancy loss and the early months of parenthood. Her approach is gentle and paced to each person’s needs. With ten years of professional experience and BACP listed as a credential, she works with those dealing with chronic illness and the emotional impact of long-term health conditions. She also helps people having trouble with concentration, motivation and memory related to ADHD. Many clients come to talk about changes such as retirement, the empty nest or menopause and how to plan for the next stage. Louise creates a straightforward space to name difficult feelings and try practical steps forward. Sessions focus on what matters most to the person and on small, manageable changes. She uses listening, reflective questions and techniques drawn from mindfulness and solution-focused ideas to help people find clearer thinking. Conversations often cover communication problems, relationship strain, fertility and fatherhood issues, and recovery after separation. The work can include looking at self-love, forgiveness and rebuilding confidence. Louise aims to help people feel more able to make decisions that fit their values. People choose her when they want calm, practical support during stressful times. She encourages collaboration so each person shapes the pace and focus of the work.

How her approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to clarify what they value and take small actions toward those goals. It can help with low motivation, life transitions and long-term health challenges by focusing on practical steps. Client-Centred Therapy centres on the person’s experience and emphasises listening, empathy and acceptance to help people feel heard and understood. Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to see which methods suit the person’s goals and preferences. Together they’ll try ideas, check what helps, and adapt the focus as needed. Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions around daily life and removing travel time, which can help when juggling parenting, appointments or work. If quieter surroundings or shorter check-ins are needed, ask about options that suit those preferences. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current session options before booking.