Louise Scott

I am available Mondays and Tuesdays 8am-6pm and Wednesdays and Thursdays 8am-12pm.

I work on an ad hoc basis outside these hours, so if the above does not fit with your needs, please contact me to enquire about session availability.

Do you feel stuck in unhelpful patterns or behaviours and want to change how you interact with the world? Maybe you find it hard to manage big emotions such as anger or sadness, become disregulated and overwhelmed when life gets stressful or find yourself saying "yes" when you'd rather say "no". Perhaps you are feeling burnt out or struggling to manage a pressure to get everything right, whilst never feeling good enough.

Asking for help is a healthy and natural response to life's challenges - whether it’s anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, a past trauma or bereavement or simply a feeling that life has lost its meaning and purpose.

My philosophy is built on the foundation that we each have the innate capacity to heal and grow, but we don’t have to figure it all out alone. Feeling safe, seen and supported in this process can be life-changing.

About me

Going through a divorce and becoming a part of a blended family has given me a personal understanding of the complexities of relationships, parenting and family life.

Before training as a counsellor, I worked in law, an environment that gave me first-hand insight into the pressures and demands of working life.

Outside private practice, my two years experience as a Samaritan gave me the privilege of listening to people from all walks of life at moments of deep distress and vulnerability. This has strengthened my ability to be fully present, to listen without judgement and to hold space for whatever someone is going through. I bring that same compassion, patience and respect for each person's own unique story into my counselling work.  

I am a Â鶹ԭ´´ registered therapist with a first Class BSc in Humanistic Counselling.

How I work

I work humanistically, meaning that although our sessions will be guided by me, they are led by you.

My approach combines elements of Gestalt, Person-Centred, and Transactional Analysis therapies. From a Gestalt perspective, I pay attention to what’s happening for you in the present moment and how your emotions, thoughts, and body are connected. The Person-Centred approach brings warmth, empathy, and respect for your autonomy, creating a non-judgmental space where you can explore at your own pace. Transactional Analysis helps us understand patterns in your relationships and the ways you communicate, offering insight into how past experiences may still shape how you relate to yourself and others today. Together, these approaches support greater self-awareness, choice, and personal growth.

However, beyond these theoretical labels, what underpins everything is establishing a strong therapeutic relationship between us and working collaboratively to achieve your goals.

Fundamentally, I believe that there is real value in talking to someone who has the skill and experience to listen in a way that allows us to feel understood, seen and heard - perhaps for the first time. I am committed to fostering a warm, inclusive relationship based on respect, curiosity and acceptance.

This is how we might work together:

Step 1: Enquiry

I understand that taking that first step to seeking therapy can be daunting, but I try to make this as easy as possible by offering a free initial 15-minute call as an opportunity to learn more about my approach and ask any questions you may have.

My goal is to ensure you feel informed, supported, and confident before taking the next step. If you then wish to proceed, we can arrange an initial session.

Step 2: Initial Session

Our initial session gives you the opportunity to explain your situation and to see how therapy feels. It is also a chance to see if we are a good fit for one another. There is no pressure to begin regular therapy beyond this point.

Step 3: Continuing Therapy

Should you wish to start regular therapy following our initial session, we will meet for 50-minutes on a weekly basis. After the first few sessions, we will have a review to see how you are finding our work together. We will discuss whether you’d like to continue working with an open-ended agreement, for a fixed number of sessions or to end therapy.