Louise Ralph, BACP

Louise Ralph is a Diploma Level 4 therapeutic counsellor and psychotherapist with eight years of practice, based just outside London and working in a private integrative practice. She combines psychodynamic and person-centred approaches to tailor therapy to each person's needs, drawing on training and experience to support people through a wide range of mental and physical health challenges. Louise is registered with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which indicates professional membership and adherence to recognised professional standards.

She offers sessions by telephone and video and schedules appointments during daytime, evenings and Saturday daytime to accommodate different routines. Alongside her private work, Louise serves as an Associate EAP telephone counsellor for PAM Assist UK and contributes to Validium Health Heroes UK, integrating workplace-based support with her private practice. Her therapeutic journey began with a placement at St Christopher's hospice as a bereavement support volunteer, and she continues to offer support to the hospice in recognition of that early experience.

Louise emphasises the importance of a strong, trusting therapeutic relationship as the foundation for meaningful change. She is committed to helping people work through their struggles, manage life transitions and move forward feeling more empowered and able to embrace their journey.

Approaches for Online Therapy and Relational Work

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationship patterns influence current connections and emotional responses. It helps people explore attachment styles, address abandonment or intimacy concerns and improve the quality of close relationships.

Client-Centred Therapy centres the person’s own experience, offering a compassionate, non-directive environment where clients are supported to find their own solutions. This approach is useful for building self-esteem, coping with life changes and processing grief.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. It is practical and goal-oriented, commonly used for anxiety, depression and stress management to develop coping skills and clearer thinking.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Louise works with each person to understand their needs, goals and preferences and will adapt techniques and focus as therapy progresses to find the best fit.

Online therapy with Louise is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain regular sessions, access support from home or while travelling, and fit therapy into busy lives while working with licensed professionals and therapists.