About Louise O’Connell BACP Accredited Counsellor & Psychotherapist

I am an experienced BACP Accredited Counsellor Psychotherapist working within both Private Practice and the NHS. My clients include adult individuals who wish to work on: depression, low mood, anxiety, stress, low self esteem, lack of confidence, bereavement, and other personal loss. In addition, I also support those who wish to work on personal development, or create more fulfilment and happiness in their lives.

In addition to my Counselling and Psychotherapy private practice, I also work as a Counsellor for the Guys and St Thomas Hospital Trust. I have worked as a Hospice Counsellor and for a Counselling Agency.

I work within an Integrated Model of Counselling & Psychotherapy (Clarkson Model) and have post graduate training in Attachment Based Psychotherapy, CBT and, Mindfulness.


As a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) -
I work within the Ethical Framework for Good Practice and am committed to providing a confidential and professional counselling and psychotherapy service.

7775746354
email locnell@hotmail.com
www.louisecounselling.com

My training, work experience and any achievement

My experience includes working with adults with variety of issues and difficulties such as: depression, anxiety, low self esteem, loss of confidence, expressing and managing feelings, stress, and adapting to change. I am also experienced in supporting people with bereavement and loss; supporting carers and counselling parents who are caring for children with chronic health difficulties.
I have a particular interest in “Attachment Theory” which helps us understand ourselves, and our behaviours and experiences in relationships. I work to help my client gain self awareness, acceptance and to build self compassion.

In addition to my Counselling and Psychotherapy experience, I have a back ground of cancer and palliative care nursing.

I have experience of helping people with :
• Bereavement.
• Depression, lack of direction, lack of motivation,
• low self esteem
• Self awareness
• Anxiety, feelings of panic, stress,
• Anger, finding healthier way to express anger.
• Relationship problems, separation, divorce.
• Issues relating to childhood.
• The difficulties relating to being a parent.
• Work problems, work related stress.
• Personal development, personal conflicts, decision making
• Living with a chronic illness, or life threatening illness.
• Caring for a family member who is seriously ill.
• Personal loss, Personal Trauma.


Qualifications
Degree in Counselling - Greenwich University
Post Graduate Diploma in Attachment based psychotherapy - Wimbledon Guild
Counselling Skills Certificates levels 1 to 3
Attachment courses - Wimbledon
Integrating CBT - Wimbledon
Professional qualification in Mindfulness - London



The approach I use is the Clarkson relational model which integrates three key schools of counselling psychotherapy theory: Psychodynamic, Humanistic and Transpersonal. I also have post graduate training in Attachment based psychotherapy, mindfulness, CBT, EMDR, energy psychotherapy and EFT

I work with adults, and provide a confidential environment, where issues and problems such as: stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties can be explored. Sessions can help you explore your inner resources, create new perspectives, insights and understanding of yourself, your relationships and the challenges you are facing. In addition our sessions can offer you scope for personal acceptance, adaption or change and can help you gain a better sense of control in your life.

The experience of Counselling is unique for each person so it is not easy to describe in specific terms. To find out more you could telephone me or book an initial session which gives you the opportunity to find out if you would like to work with me, and for me to consider how best to help you.

In our first session together provides the opportunity for you to talk about your current situation and what you would like to gain from our sessions, and to discuss confidentiality and the commitment to work together.

Further Information

As an accredited and registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) I work to the Ethical Framework for Good Practice and am committed to providing a confidential and professional counselling and psychotherapy service.
Fees Sessions £45 ( 50 minutes)
Locations: Alexandra House 1 Waverley Lane Farnham GU98BB
Contact : 07775746354 Email: locnell@hotmail.com www.louisecounselling.com