About Louise
Louise West is an Accredited Social Worker (AASW) and counsellor with 25 years of practice experience. She offers steady, practical support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief or the effects of trauma. Her manner is calm and respectful, with an emphasis on listening first and finding realistic next steps.
Louise works with everyday worries and big life changes. She helps people who are struggling after abuse, separation or childbirth, and those coping with panic attacks, postpartum depression or low self-esteem.
Background and approach
She also supports parents managing the pressures of raising children and people facing family conflict or blended family challenges. Her approach is trauma-informed and strength-based. That means she pays attention to safety and trust and looks for existing strengths to build on.
Sessions focus on clear goals, practical strategies and steady emotional support rather than jargon or one-size-fits-all solutions. Louise believes therapy should feel collaborative. She helps clients set achievable goals and tries options that fit everyday life.
Many conversations involve learning new ways to manage stress, reduce anxiety and rebuild confidence. She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs. Sessions are tailored to each person’s circumstances and paced according to what they can manage.
Getting started begins with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session. Louise aims to create a respectful, non-judgemental space where people can work toward practical change and greater emotional wellbeing.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online therapy
Louise uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional recovery. One common approach she uses emphasises safety and understanding after trauma - it helps people make sense of distressing experiences and learn steady ways to cope. Another approach concentrates on strengths and skills building - it looks for practical steps to reduce anxiety, improve mood and boost confidence in daily life.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Louise discusses goals and preferences in early sessions and adjusts methods as needed. She collaborates with each person to try options that fit their situation and to measure what helps most over time.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation and visible cues. Phone sessions can be a good fit when internet bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging allow brief check-ins, ongoing reflection between sessions, or a lower-intensity way to stay engaged while juggling a busy schedule. These formats give flexibility to fit therapy around work, family and other commitments, while keeping focus on practical strategies and steady progress.
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What this therapist works with
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- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family problems
- Isolation / loneliness
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Parenting issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Postpartum depression
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self esteem
- Self-harm
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Young adult issues
- Experience
- 25 years
- Licensed
- Languages
- English
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