I am an Integrative Counsellor (MBACP) and I have a private practice in the City of London and the London Borough of Bexley.
I work with adults and couples both in-person and online on a wide range of behavioural, emotional, and relationship issues.
I am here to provide a safe and non-judgmental space for individuals to explore their thoughts and feelings and facilitate self-awareness and movement towards healing and growth.
I have been trained in a number of modalities including person-centred, psychodynamic, existential, cognitive, and relational approaches. My practice also draws on embodied/somatic approaches to trauma. Ultimately, my approach is tailored to the client and what works best for each individual.
I am experienced working with depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and family issues and relationships. My continuous professional development (CPD) is particularly focused on relationship and intimacy issues and relational trauma.
Due to my professional background, I am also comfortable and interested in working with clients involved in anti-social behaviour and the criminal justice system. I have worked in a helping capacity in the the areas of community safety and anti-social behaviour, SEN education, and housing for vulnerable tenants.
I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and I abide by the BACP Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions.
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Anger management, Career difficulties, Abandonment, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family problems, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #408032
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Louis is amazing, has really helped me deal with a myriad of issues. He listened carefully, and really helped me to think about and deal with my situation.
Written on Jan 09, 2025 after therapy with Louis for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues
Louis is a fantastic guy who has a world of experience and backgrounds, which gives such a relatable experience when talking and working with him. He really knows his stuff, from the practical to the emotional to the spiritual. Super easy to bond with and to feel safe sharing the darkest parts of myself. I genuinely look forward to each session with Louis and will be recommending him for sure!
Written on Dec 02, 2024 after therapy with Louis for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
Punctual, kind, direct, and helpful.
Written on Nov 06, 2024 after therapy with Louis for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd