Louise Brannan, BACP

Louise Brannan is a counsellor who uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people facing difficult life moments. She works with individuals on stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression, and supports those coping with grief, addiction and trauma. Louise is BACP registered and practises from the United Kingdom. She has five years of professional experience and offers sessions in English.

In sessions Louise focuses on talking through what matters most to each person. She explores thoughts and feelings alongside practical exercises and tools suited to the client’s goals. Conversations are shaped to the individual so plans are specific and realistic rather than one-size-fits-all.

People often come with life changes, relationship concerns, sleep problems, anger, or career stress. Louise also helps those affected by chronic illness, caregiver strain, blended family challenges, and issues around intimacy and commitment. Her work includes support for addictions, bipolar difficulties, ADHD and compassion fatigue.

Her approach balances emotional understanding with active steps you can use between sessions. That might mean practising new coping strategies, trying simple behavioural changes, or using short exercises to reduce anxiety or improve sleep. The emphasis is on small, steady progress.

Louise welcomes international clients and offers a range of online formats. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and sessions are scheduled according to availability. The process aims to make starting therapy straightforward and manageable.

How evidence-based techniques work online

Louise draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical steps. One approach emphasises talking through thoughts and feelings while identifying small changes to try between sessions; this helps with anxiety, low mood and relationship worries. Another approach uses short exercises and behavioural strategies designed to improve sleep, manage anger and reduce stress by changing daily habits.

Deciding which approach fits best is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your goals and try different techniques, adapting the plan as you progress. Clients and the counsellor review what helps and adjust methods to match needs and preferences rather than sticking to a fixed programme.

Online therapy makes these methods easy to access. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions suit those with lower bandwidth or who prefer not to be on camera, and live chat or text messaging can be useful for shorter check-ins or when writing feels easier. These formats offer flexibility for people balancing work, caregiving or travel and let sessions fit around everyday life.