I am Louise, a down to earth 57 year old counsellor with a good sense of humour. You are probably searching for someone that you feel a connection with. I like to keep things simple and straightforward (no jargon here) I offer brief therapy 6-8 sessions or long term...find out more in my profile
You are looking for a therapist that is a good match, someone you can feel a connection & feel at ease. I work online by video link so i can provide therapy for you, wherever you live in the UK.
About me and my practice
How I work
I work online (video link) or by telephone and I have some availability at the moment. On occasion some clients have had their pet in a video session. If you want to bring your pet to the session then this is welcome too!
Sessions are 50 minutes in duration.
I offer LONG TERM therapy that is open ended-suitable for exploring your past and how it affects the present, giving you time and space to explore your difficulties and make positive changes in your life......OR
I offer solution focused BRIEF THERAPY. It is short term therapy of 6-8 sessions that focuses on helping you find/build solutions- so it less about the past but about your difficulties in the present and helping you to find a better way forward.
It is therefore goal oriented, collaborative and future focused.
I work with: relationship difficulties, fertility issues, miscarriage, bereavement, challenging emotions, life events and changes, low mood, self esteem, low confidence, depression. I also specialise in anxiety difficulties.
How I can help you
Help you to understand and work through your thoughts and feelings.
You may be struggling with difficult emotions that may make you feel frustrated, or unhappy. You might be struggling to function at work, at home, in relationships or socially.
I can help you to understand yourself better and help you to find a better way forward
Help you to develop ways of coping and find new ways of managing your thoughts and feelings.
I will help you to find a better way of managing your difficulties. Together we can explore the better ways for you to cope and make positive changes in your life.
Explore a different perspective.
Your perspective of your difficulties is not fixed, you might feel there is no escape from the way you think and feel, however by learning about yourself and how your mind is working are the first steps to changing your perspective. How you think and feel now will evolve and will be different at the end of therapy.
Experience
I have 12 years of experience working with adult individuals
I am registered with the BACP
I work with: relationship difficulties, fertility issues, miscarriage, bereavement, challenging emotions, life events and changes, low mood, self esteem, low confidence, depression. I also specialise in anxiety difficulties.
I also work as a telephone counsellor for an EAP organisation, assessing clients for our therapy services.
Qualifications
M.A. (Masters in counselling studies). 2006
Certificate in therapeutic counselling. 2003
National advocacy qualification 2012
Counselling Diploma in miscarriage, baby loss. 2024
Registered member of the BACP
Louise Halford M.A MBACP dip.miscarriage.couns
Additional Information
My website: louisehalfordcounselling.co.uk
I work Monday to Saturday and some evenings.
I offer flexibility for the day and times of each of your sessions. You might be busy, you might not be able to commit to the same day and time each week. I can work with you to find the best day and times for each of your sessions.
You may want just a few sessions or long term therapy, or open ended, It's not always possible for you to know how many you need or want, you don't need to set an amount if you don't want to, we can talk about how therapy is going for you at any time.
BACP registered member.
Compliant with data protection law. ICO compliant.
Professional Membership
BACP
Professional Register
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
Verified by Counsellingo on Monday, 24 March 2025
Initial Consultation
I offer a free phone call for you to find out if I am the right therapist for you and for you to ask any questions. Or you can just book in for your first session.
I welcome text messages too.
Fees
My fee is £50 for each 50 minute session.
When I Work
Weekdays, some evenings and Saturdays
Therapeutic Approach
Humanistic, person centred, integrative
Video Platforms
Google meet
Pronouns
She/her
Area
Nottinghamshire
