Louise Latham

Are you seeking counselling that feels safe, supportive, and attuned to your whole self, offered in a way that’s less clinical and more human?

At Lumina Counselling Kent, you’ll find a space that’s calm, accepting, and grounded in empathy. I’m Louise, a person-centred counsellor and holistic healer, and I offer a therapeutic relationship built on equality, trust, and genuine care. You’ll be met as you are, with no pressure, no expectations, and no need to have it all figured out.

You might be feeling anxious, stuck, or unsure where to begin. Perhaps you’ve tried counselling before and came away feeling judged or overwhelmed, or feared being re-traumatised. Maybe you felt pressured to open up before you truly felt safe or comfortable, and that experience has stayed with you.

I know how vulnerable it can feel to open up, especially if you’ve experienced therapy that felt clinical or where the counsellor came across as an authority figure. With me, therapy is a collaborative, respectful process where your voice leads the way.

Or maybe you’ve never tried counselling before, but share the same concerns about starting. It can feel like a very daunting process, especially when you're not sure what to expect. I understand those fears—and they’ve deeply shaped the way I work.

Together, we’ll explore what’s going on for you at your pace. Whether through gentle conversation, creative tools, or body-based practices like Reiki, grounding techniques, and nervous system support, everything is tailored to support your emotional, mental, and energetic well being.

Alongside my private practise I also volunteer with the Rising Sun Domestic Abuse Service in Canterbury which gives me the privilege of supporting women as they navigate recovery after abuse, an experience that deeply informs how I hold space. It continually reinforces what I intuitively understand, "the body keeps the score". Trauma isn’t just held in our thoughts; it lives in our bodies, our nervous systems, and our sense of safety. This is why I believe talking therapy alone isn’t always enough. I weave body-based and energy-aware practices into my approach to support healing on every level.

I also bring both personal and professional experience of neurodivergence, which helps me offer attuned, flexible support to those who may have felt misunderstood, overwhelmed, or expected to mask parts of themselves in other spaces. Here, you’re welcome just as you are.

I offer a free 20-minute consultation by phone or video call. This is a gentle space to ask questions, talk about what you're looking for, and get a sense of how it might feel to work together,there’s no pressure or obligation to continue.

If you decide to begin therapy, I’ll email you a counselling contract in advance. This outlines the practical side of the work, including confidentiality, boundaries, and session structure. We’ll talk it through together in your first full session and create a negotiated agreement that feels right for you.

That first session is a chance for you to begin at your own pace, there’s no expectation to share anything before you feel ready. I’ll invite you to talk about what’s brought you to therapy, what you might be hoping for, and what kind of support feels most helpful.

If you're feeling very anxious or emotionally overwhelmed, some clients find it helpful to begin with a Reiki session before moving into talking therapy. This can offer a gentle starting point to regulate the nervous system, settle the body, and build trust in the therapeutic space. You're welcome to discuss this option in our consultation.

Whether we begin with conversation or calming energy work, the aim is to create a space where you feel safe, supported, and gently met just as you are.

Get in touch to learn more about how we might work together.

There’s no pressure to commit, therapy works best when you feel safe, understood, and with someone who feels right for you.

Are you seeking counselling that feels safe, supportive, and attuned to your whole self, offered in a way that’s less clinical and more human?

At Lumina Counselling Kent, you’ll find a space that’s calm, accepting, and grounded in empathy. I’m Louise, a person-centred counsellor and holistic healer, and I offer a therapeutic relationship built on equality, trust, and genuine care. You’ll be met as you are, with no pressure, no expectations, and no need to have it all figured out.

You might be feeling anxious, stuck, or unsure where to begin. Perhaps you’ve tried counselling before and came away feeling judged or overwhelmed, or feared being re-traumatised. Maybe you felt pressured to open up before you truly felt safe or comfortable, and that experience has stayed with you.

I know how vulnerable it can feel to open up, especially if you’ve experienced therapy that felt clinical or where the counsellor came across as an authority figure. With me, therapy is a collaborative, respectful process where your voice leads the way.

Or maybe you’ve never tried counselling before, but share the same concerns about starting. It can feel like a very daunting process, especially when you're not sure what to expect. I understand those fears, and they’ve deeply shaped the way I work.

Together, we’ll explore what’s going on for you at your pace. Whether through gentle conversation, creative tools, or body-based practices like Reiki, grounding techniques, and nervous system support, everything is tailored to support your emotional, mental, and energetic well being.

My ongoing work with the Rising Sun Domestic Abuse Service gives me the privilege of supporting women as they navigate recovery after abuse, an experience that deeply informs how I hold space. It continually reinforces what I intuitively understand "the body keeps the score". Trauma isn’t just held in our thoughts; it lives in our bodies, our nervous systems, and our sense of safety. This is why I believe talking therapy alone isn’t always enough. I weave body-based and energy-aware practices into my approach to support healing on every level.

I also bring both personal and professional experience of neurodivergence, which helps me offer attuned, flexible support to those who may have felt misunderstood, overwhelmed, or expected to mask parts of themselves in other spaces. Here, you’re welcome just as you are.

I offer a free 20-minute consultation by phone or video call. This is a gentle space to ask questions, talk about what you're looking for, and get a sense of how it might feel to work together, there’s no pressure or obligation to continue.

If you decide to begin therapy, I’ll email you a counselling contract in advance. This outlines the practical side of the work, including confidentiality, boundaries, and session structure. We’ll talk it through together in your first full session and create a negotiated agreement that feels right for you.

That first session is a chance for you to begin at your own pace, there’s no expectation to share anything before you feel ready. I’ll invite you to talk about what’s brought you to therapy, what you might be hoping for, and what kind of support feels most helpful.

If you're feeling very anxious or emotionally overwhelmed, some clients find it helpful to begin with a Reiki session before moving into talking therapy. This can offer a gentle starting point to regulate the nervous system, settle the body, and build trust in the therapeutic space. You're welcome to discuss this option in our consultation.

Whether we begin with conversation or calming energy work, the aim is to create a space where you feel safe, supported, and gently met just as you are.

Get in touch to learn more about how we might work together.

There’s no pressure to commit, therapy works best when you feel safe, understood, and with someone who feels right for you.