Louise Taylor, NCPS

Louise Taylor helps people facing relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem and major life changes. She is Louise Catherine Taylor, registered with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). Her tone is warm and direct, aimed at making a first step feel less daunting.

She uses plain conversation to understand what matters to each person. Sessions may include talking, guided exercises, creative tasks such as drawing or expressive writing, and practical skills to manage mood and anxiety. If finding words is hard, she offers non-verbal ways to work through feelings.

Louise mixes several approaches to suit the individual. She draws on client-centred methods, cognitive behavioural ideas, emotionally-focused work and mindfulness. She also uses solution-focused strategies to help people set small, achievable goals and notice progress.

Her background includes roles in education, theatre and working with adults with learning differences and autism spectrum conditions. That varied experience informs a flexible way of working and an interest in creative therapies and storytelling as part of healing.

Louise has five years of clinical experience and holds an NCPS registration. Her additional training covers trauma-informed practice, expressive arts therapies and techniques for managing panic, low mood and self-harm. She aims to create a non-judgemental space where people can find clearer ways forward.

People meet her to address attachment difficulties, communication problems, chronic illness and pain, postpartum depression, mood disorders, sexual assault and other complex life challenges. Sessions are offered in English and take place online via video, phone, chat or messaging.

How Louise uses different approaches online

Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and following the person's lead, helping them feel heard and discover their own solutions; it suits people who need a supportive space to make sense of their feelings. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) involves identifying unhelpful thinking and testing small behaviour changes to reduce anxiety and low mood, which can help with panic, depression and coping strategies. Emotionally-focused work looks at patterns in close relationships and helps people understand and change how they respond to each other, useful for those worried about connection and attachment.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Louise works collaboratively to decide which methods fit the client's goals and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as therapy progresses so it stays relevant and practical.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls let people see facial expression and body language when that matters. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a work break. Live chat or text messaging suit shorter check-ins, writing out thoughts, or when being on camera feels difficult. These options provide flexibility for different days and needs while keeping the focus on steady therapeutic work with registered or accredited professionals.