Louise Gillies , BACP

Louise Gillies is a UK-based therapist with 10 years of professional experience who supports people through a wide range of emotional and life challenges. She specialises in helping those affected by fertility difficulties, grief and pregnancy loss, and the complex demands of early parenting, while also addressing the emotional effects of chronic health conditions. Her work includes focused support for people with ADHD, tackling difficulties with concentration, focus and memory as well as related concerns about motivation, self-esteem and confidence.

Louise also assists clients navigating major life transitions, including the empty nest phase, menopause and retirement, helping them make sense of change and plan a path forward that feels authentic. She is accredited with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which indicates adherence to professional standards in the United Kingdom.

Her approach centres on offering a calm, open and genuinely safe space in which people can explore what matters most to them. Sessions proceed at the client’s pace and focus on workable, manageable steps so that progress feels realistic and personally meaningful. Louise’s practice integrates attention to both immediate practical concerns and deeper emotional patterns, supporting individuals and families through sensitive and often complicated life moments.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Louise Gillies draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy to guide online work in a way that fits each person’s needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them while clarifying personal values to guide meaningful action - it can help with anxiety, motivation and coping with chronic health challenges. Client-Centered Therapy emphasises empathy, active listening and the client’s own capacity for growth, creating a respectful space to explore parenting struggles, grief, identity shifts and relationship concerns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Louise treats that choice as collaborative. She will discuss options, listen to the client’s goals and preferences, and tailor sessions so the approach aligns with what feels most useful and achievable for the individual.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility: sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life transitions, manage energy when coping with chronic illness, or fit therapy into busy parenting routines, while working with licensed professionals who adapt methods to remote formats.