About Me

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I’m a qualified BSc (Hons) Counsellor & Psychotherapist. I work with adults who want to improve their intimate partner relationships, feel more confident in themselves, and reduce the stress and anxiety that often gets in the way of connection.

Many of my clients come to me because they’re struggling with self-doubt, confusion about what they really want, or difficulties expressing themselves in their relationship. Together, we work on building clarity, confidence, and the skills to create healthier and more satisfying relationships.

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My Journey to Becoming a Counsellor & Psychotherapist

 

Like many of the people I support, I’ve been through a wide range of life experiences — some joyful, some challenging, and some that left me feeling stuck. These experiences have shaped the way I work and given me a deep understanding of how painful it can feel when you believe you’re not “good enough.”

I later discovered that I am neurodivergent (ND), which helped me make sense of why things like focus, organisation, and keeping up in school felt harder for me than for others. Living in a world largely designed for “neurotypical” people created feelings of shame, frustration, and anxiety. Like many people, I learned to hide how much I was struggling.

Therapy helped me change this. I worked through the self-doubt, unhelpful patterns, and negative beliefs I had carried, and I gradually felt more confident and proud of myself. This journey is what motivated me to train as a psychotherapist.

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Why I Do This Work

 

I know how difficult it can be to feel misunderstood or disconnected from yourself and others. I also know how powerful it is to realise that the past doesn’t have to define the future.

That’s why I specialise in counselling for adults who want to improve their relationships, rebuild self-worth, and manage anxiety more effectively. I want my clients to see their value, feel more secure in who they are, and create stronger and more fulfilling connections with the people they care about.

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What Clients Say About Working With Me

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Men who work with me often share that therapy feels different from what they expected. They describe feeling:

• Safe and understood in a non-judgemental space to speak openly about stress, relationships, sex, and intimacy.

• Relieved that therapy feels approachable and far less intimidating than they thought it would.

• Supported in exploring what they truly want in relationships, including how to express desire without fear of rejection.

• Skilled at practicing curiosity, listening, and staying with tension—tools they can bring into their personal relationships to improve communication and resolve conflict rather than avoid it.

• Validated when talking about the shame of “wanting too much” or “getting it wrong,” realising these are common struggles, not personal flaws.

• Aware that many partners long for more partnership, collaboration, and emotional intimacy—not just physical connection.

• More connected as they learn how important it is for women to feel less alone with the responsibilities of family, life, and relationships, and more believed when they share their overwhelm or loneliness

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Over time, clients say they feel more confident, more equal in their partnerships, and better able to build intimacy and communication—both in and out of the bedroom.

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How We Work Together

 

Our sessions are focused on your needs and goals. There is no “one size fits all” approach in therapy, so I adapt how I work depending on what you want to achieve.

This may include:

• Reducing anxiety and overthinking so you can feel calmer in yourself

• Building self-worth and confidence in relationships

• Learning healthier ways to communicate with your partner

• Exploring patterns that hold you back and finding new ways forward

• Supporting men and women to connect with their emotions and needs more clearly

I believe:

• Everyone is worthy of love, care, and respect

• We can face challenges and grow stronger through them

• Shame loses its power when we talk about our experiences openly

• Even when hope feels far away, change is still possible

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Let’s Begin

 

If you’re ready to improve your relationship with yourself and others, I’d love to help.

Book a free phone consultation to talk about what’s going on for you. We can discuss what you want from therapy and how we can work together to help you feel more connected, confident, and fulfilled.

Email me today at louise@ljccounselling.co.uk . I'm here for you.