Louise Alexander, BACP, NCPS

Louise Alexander works with people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low self-esteem or depression. She also supports those coping with trauma, addiction concerns, relationship strain and major life changes. Her approach aims to help people regain confidence and find practical ways to feel steadier day to day.

She views each person as the expert on their own life and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions focus on clear, manageable steps rather than long lectures. Conversations are gentle but practical, so people can try new ways of coping between meetings.

With eight years of professional experience, Louise has worked with a wide range of concerns including panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, seasonal affective disorder and social anxiety. She pays attention to how guilt, shame or feelings of abandonment affect choices and relationships. That background helps her tailor support to the problem you bring.

Louise offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. This variety allows people to pick a way of meeting that fits their life and needs. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time and fees vary with location and therapist availability.

To begin, people are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to therapist availability. The first steps are simple and designed to help you find a comfortable pace for starting therapy.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online therapy

Two approaches commonly used in evidence-based work are short-term cognitive strategies and trauma-informed techniques. Short-term cognitive strategies look at unhelpful thought patterns and teach practical ways to test and change them, which can help with anxiety, panic and low mood. Trauma-informed techniques focus on stabilising reactions and building safety and coping skills after abuse or assault, helping people feel more able to manage triggers and flashbacks.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they will choose methods that fit your situation and adjust them as you progress, making the process collaborative and flexible.

Online therapy offers practical benefits that suit many lives. Video calls let you use visual cues and a full conversation when needed. Phone sessions work well for lower bandwidth or when being on camera isn’t wanted. Live chat and text-based messaging make brief check-ins or ongoing support possible between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family routines and other commitments, while still getting structured, evidence-informed care with registered or accredited professionals.