Louise Vickers, BACP

Louise Vickers is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom. She helps people dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship problems, addictions and low self-esteem. She also supports clients facing life changes, grief, trauma, parenting stresses and career difficulties.

Louise works in a straightforward, person-centred way. She listens with respect and adapts sessions to each person’s needs. The aim is to create a calm space to talk about what matters and to find practical steps forward.

Her approach draws on Client-Centred Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. That means the focus is on the person’s goals, and on helping them find their own reasons to change. Conversations are guided by the client’s priorities rather than a fixed script.

With four years of experience she has supported people with eating issues, bipolar, ADHD and family concerns, among other difficulties. Louise pays attention to the whole picture, including long-term illnesses, communication problems and feelings of isolation.

Sessions are offered online in several formats so people can choose what fits their life. Louise follows the BACP Ethical Framework and explains how she works at the start of therapy. She aims to be practical, patient and compassionate while helping people explore next steps.

How Louise’s approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy is built around listening and placing the person’s needs at the heart of sessions. The counsellor mirrors feelings and priorities so people can understand themselves better and make decisions that suit them. This approach can help with relationship worries, low self-esteem and coping with life changes.

Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping someone find their own reasons to change. It uses gentle questioning to explore ambivalence and build motivation, which can be useful for addictions, eating concerns and making lifestyle shifts.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences and what has helped or not helped before. Together they will adjust methods and decide on steps that feel manageable and relevant.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls are close to face-to-face and work well for in-depth conversations. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and suit people who prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging can be used for shorter check-ins, ongoing reflection or when a written format fits someone’s routine. These options make therapy flexible and easier to fit around work, family and other commitments.