Louise Gillies, BACP

Louise Gillies is a United Kingdom based therapist with 10 years of professional experience who focuses on helping people navigate complex emotional challenges and life changes. She works closely with individuals facing fertility difficulties, pregnancy loss and grief, and supports parents through the early stages of parenting. Louise also concentrates on the emotional impact of chronic health conditions, offering compassionate assistance to those managing long-term illness or disability. Her work with ADHD addresses common concerns such as trouble with concentration, sustaining focus, short-term memory challenges, motivation, self-esteem and confidence.

In addition to clinical concerns, Louise supports clients through major life transitions including the empty nest phase, menopause and retirement, helping them to make sense of change and plan meaningful next steps. She aims to create a calm, open space where people can explore what matters most to them, move at a pace that feels comfortable, and develop practical, authentic ways forward. Louise holds the BACP credential (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy), reflecting her professional training and commitment to ongoing practice standards.

Therapeutic approaches and remote support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take practical steps toward a meaningful life while learning to live alongside difficult thoughts and feelings. It can be useful for clients managing chronic health conditions, low motivation, or transitions where acceptance and committed action are needed. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on providing an empathic, non-directive environment where the therapist follows the client's lead, helping people explore feelings, build self-understanding, and regain confidence during periods such as grief, parenting challenges, or major life changes. Mindfulness Therapy involves training attention to the present moment and developing gentle awareness of thoughts and sensations; this approach can support stress management, coping with ongoing pain or illness, and improving concentration.

Deciding which approach fits best is part of the therapeutic process. Louise collaborates with each person to identify goals, preferences and practical needs, and will adapt methods so the work feels relevant and manageable. Clients are involved in choosing the path forward, with adjustments made over time as understanding deepens.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect - video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging - making it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules or to continue working with a therapist across distances. These options increase accessibility for people with caregiving responsibilities, health limitations, or those living outside the therapist's immediate area, while supporting continuity of care and regular progress with a licensed professional.