At a glance
- Credentials
- BACP
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom / 398375
- Experience
- 4 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- United Kingdom
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp.
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- Person-centred
- Motivational Interviewing
- BACP registered
About Louise
Louise Vickers is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing anxieties around relationships, addiction, low self-esteem, depression and major life changes. She supports those dealing with grief, stress, career pressures, eating concerns and questions about identity and purpose. Louise aims to make the first step easier and more manageable for anyone feeling stuck or overwhelmed.
Her style is person-centred, meaning conversations focus on the individual and what matters most to them. She listens without judgement and works at the client’s pace. Motivational Interviewing is part of her approach for clients who want help finding their own reasons to change and keep going.
Sessions are shaped around each person’s needs, so goals and the pace of work are agreed together. Practical topics such as coping with everyday stress, improving communication, managing mood swings and navigating life transitions are commonly addressed. She also covers concerns linked to trauma, addiction and physical health challenges.
Louise draws on four years of counselling experience and follows the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy ethical framework. That background informs how she plans sessions and checks progress. She aims to be straightforward and empathetic in her work.
People looking to begin can expect calm conversation, clear choices about next steps, and support to build on their own strengths. The focus is on what will help the client move forward in day-to-day life.
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How Louise works online and her main approaches
Louise uses Client-Centred Therapy, which means conversations focus on the person and their priorities. The counsellor listens closely, reflects what is heard, and helps people clarify what matters to them and what they want to change.
She also draws on Motivational Interviewing to support people who are finding it hard to make changes. This approach helps uncover personal motivation and builds a practical plan, often useful for addictions, lifestyle shifts and increasing commitment to goals.
Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. Louise will discuss goals and preferences and try different ways of working to find what fits best. She checks in regularly and adapts the plan based on progress and feedback.
For practical matters, please confirm which online session formats are offered before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow follow-ups around work or caring commitments. It can also make shorter check-ins or a mix of longer therapy sessions more feasible for daily routines. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Stress, AnxietyLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingADHDAdditional focus areas
Aging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issuesTherapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyMotivational InterviewingExperience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Louise help with?
She supports people with anxiety, depression, relationship and self-esteem issues, addiction, grief, eating and parenting concerns, and wider life changes.
What is Louise's therapeutic style?
Her practice is person-centred, focusing on the person's priorities and experience, with Motivational Interviewing used to help people find and strengthen their own reasons for change.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of counselling experience working with a range of life and mental health concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is BACP registered and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking as formats are not specified in the biography.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Louise?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers