Louise | Integrative psychotherapist

Integrative Psychotherapy Devizes

Are you feeling overwhelmed by something that is happening in your life, or trying to come to terms with something that happened in your past? I am Louise, a skilled and experienced counsellor and psychotherapist, and I may be able to help you.

I am a warm and compassionate registered relational psychotherapist and counsellor, skilled at building an effective therapeutic relationship, which will give us the basis to explore what you want to work on.

Working weekly with adults, either on a short or longer term basis, I have a practice based in a beautiful, soothing space in central Devizes, North Wiltshire.  I have designed the space to feel welcoming and cosy, with wide comfy chairs and blankets. I work with clients who are able to commit to weekly therapy, and sessions are held at the same time each week. 

I provide a safe supportive environment, to work sensitively with you, as you navigate the challenges your life brings, and your relationships with others.   I am experienced in working with anxiety, depression, issues from childhood, low self esteem and issues of identity, as well as with those who have had adverse life experiences and with bereavement and loss.  I am experienced in working with adults of all ages.

I work in a way which combines safe support and listening, to build an effective therapeutic relationship, which will allow you space to explore what is happening for you.  I will invite you to reflect support you to make connections, and to understand where you are. I work with how you think and how you feel, and connect that withhow your body responds too.  Where it feels helpful, I will offer an alternative perspective.

My in depth integrative training means that I have been trained in and can draw on a breadth of psychotherapeutic theories and approaches. I mostly combine relational humanistic theories which work well together, alongside some psychodynamic principles. I put my clients at the centre of my work, and awareness of what has happened to you, is central to our work.  I am committed to social justice, and work in a compassionate way.  

I am interested in your experience of the world to date, and at the moment.  I am also a trained and qualified meditation teacher, and sometimes use techniques from meditation and mindfulness practices in therapy. 

I am accredited by UKCP, and a member of BACP and Metanoia Institute which means that I have committed to work within the ethical standards and frameworks of these organisations.

I believe in the importance of therapists knowing themselves, and have had extensive personal therapy. I also have regular supervision and am committed to ongoing professional development.

I have completed training in working online with the Online Therapy Institute, safeguarding training, and I hold an enhanced DBS certificate.   I am experienced in meditation and mindfulness practice.

I also have experience of leadership roles in a corporate environment, and of primary education.