Louisa Cibrian, BACP

Louisa Cibrian welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or worn down by life. She introduces herself simply and calmly, and offers practical support for worries such as anxiety, low mood, stress and addiction. Louisa aims to help people rebuild after relationship endings, strengthen self-esteem, and tackle everyday struggles like sleep, appetite or parenting strain.

Her approach rests on listening first. She uses a client-centred way of working that lets the person tell their story and lead the pace. Louisa also draws on psychodynamic ideas to look at how earlier experiences shape current patterns and on trauma-focused practices when past hurts need specific attention.

With five years of professional experience in the United Kingdom, Louisa holds BACP accreditation which indicates adherence to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy standards. She offers sessions in English and can work with international clients by remote formats.

In sessions she focuses on practical steps as well as understanding. That might mean looking at the root causes of addictive behaviour, developing coping strategies for anxiety, or creating a steady plan to manage grief and loss. Louisa emphasises small, manageable changes that build confidence over time.

People who choose her are invited to move at their own speed. She aims to be steady and non-judgemental while helping each person find what works for them. If someone prefers flexible appointment times, Louisa is willing to accommodate changing schedules when possible.

How Louisa's approaches work online

Louisa uses client-centred methods that prioritise each person's experience and preferences. This approach focuses on listening, validating feelings and helping clients decide what changes they want to make, which can be useful for worries like low mood, self-esteem or relationship stress.

She also draws on trauma-focused therapy when past harmful events are affecting daily life. Trauma-focused work aims to help a person process upsetting memories, reduce their emotional charge and build coping skills for triggers and flashbacks.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Louisa will talk with the person about their goals, past experience and what feels most helpful, then adjust methods as therapy progresses. That means the plan can change if different tools or pacing are needed.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues help. Phone sessions can be a lower-bandwidth option or easier when speaking without video is preferred. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins, reflection between sessions or people who find writing easier than talking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, family life and other commitments.