Louise VickersBACP

Louise Vickers is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom who helps people facing anxiety, depression, relationship strain and stress. She supports those dealing with bereavement, trauma, low self-esteem, motivation problems and career uncertainty. She also works with people coping with addiction, eating concerns, ADHD and parenting stresses.

Louise follows person-centred practice and shapes sessions around each person's needs. She focuses on listening closely and working at the client’s pace. Conversations aim to clarify what matters to the client and to find practical next steps.

Her approach includes elements of motivational interviewing to support change and boost motivation. That can help when someone is stuck, wants to change habits, or needs support to tackle difficult decisions. Louise combines this with a client-centred stance that centres the person’s own goals.

She has four years of experience working with a broad range of concerns, including grief, trauma, and long-term health and disability issues. Louise says she treats people with respect, sensitivity and compassion. Her practice follows the principles of the BACP Ethical Framework.

To begin, she asks people to describe their situation so they can agree a way forward together. Sessions are tailored to individual needs and may include gentle reflection, practical coping strategies and motivational work. The emphasis is on steady progress and clearer choices.

How Louise uses person-centred and motivational methods online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person in front of the counsellor. The aim is to give people space to talk about what matters and to work at their own pace. It is helpful for concerns like low self-esteem, anxiety and relationship difficulties.

Motivational Interviewing concentrates on building a person’s own reasons for change. It uses questions and reflection to explore ambivalence and boost motivation. This approach is often useful for habit change, addictions and when someone feels stuck.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs and then agree what to try first. Sessions are collaborative and can shift as things progress so the approach stays suitable.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when that suits. They can also help people who need more flexible scheduling or who prefer meeting from a familiar setting. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists often offer similar conveniences while helping people make steady progress.