- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Parenting concerns
About Louisa
Louisa North is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with five years of practice. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, grief and loss, eating concerns, parenting strains and depression. Louisa also addresses issues tied to abandonment, attachment difficulties, guilt and shame, loneliness, life purpose and midlife transitions.
Her style is straightforward and practical. Sessions focus on naming what feels most urgent and on clear steps to reduce day-to-day overwhelm. Conversations cover thoughts, feelings and behaviour, with attention to how patterns affect relationships and mood.
Louisa pays particular attention to how past attachments shape present worries. She helps people spot repeated responses and try different ways of reacting. This can ease social anxiety, reduce isolation and soften self-critical thinking.
Practical tools are used alongside reflective conversation. That might include short exercises to manage stress, strategies to change unhelpful routines around eating, or ways to handle parenting pressure. Work around life purpose centres on finding small, achievable directions rather than sweeping changes.
Her approach is collaborative: she and the client agree on goals and review progress. People who value clear steps and direct conversation about what to try next often find this approach helpful.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Louisa uses evidence-based techniques that focus on present difficulties and practical change. One common approach is work on patterns of thought and behaviour that keep anxiety and low mood in place; this involves noticing unhelpful thoughts and trying clearer, testable alternatives to reduce distress. Another approach centres on attachment-informed conversation, looking at how early relationships shape current responses and exploring new ways to relate that ease isolation and social anxiety.Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. The therapist will ask about goals, current problems and what has helped or not helped before. Together they agree on a plan and review how well different strategies are working, making adjustments as needed.
Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so confirm options before booking. Many people find online work helpful because it can fit more easily around work and family commitments, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Others prefer longer sessions for deeper reflection. The focus is on finding an arrangement that suits the person's schedule and helps them try practical steps between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, eating issues, parenting worries and depression, plus related concerns such as attachment, guilt, loneliness and life purpose.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
Her approach is practical and conversational, focusing on what feels most urgent and on small steps to reduce overwhelm and explore direction.
What experience does she bring?
She has five years of experience working with adults on mood, anxiety and life transition issues.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Yes, she accepts international clients; sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.