Louise Ralph, BACP

Louise Ralph is a therapeutic counsellor and psychotherapist who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief and other life challenges. She works with adults facing relationship problems, addiction, sleep and eating difficulties, mood concerns and transitions. Her approach aims to support people who want to feel more able to cope and to move forward with confidence.

Louise trained to Diploma Level 4 and holds BACP membership, and she brings eight years of practice experience to her work. She combines person-centred listening with psychodynamic thinking to understand patterns that keep people stuck. Sessions are offered by telephone and video, and she sees people during daytime, evenings and Saturday daytime.

Her background includes volunteer work at St Christopher's hospice providing bereavement support and roles with employee assistance and health services. That mix of hospice, EAP and private practice work shapes a practical, grounded approach to distress and loss. She also assists people coping with caregiver strain and ageing and geriatric issues.

In sessions Louise focuses on building a trustworthy relationship first. She uses calm, attentive listening to help people identify what matters most. From there she blends talking, reflection and practical steps so people can try different ways of responding outside sessions.

Many clients bring complex histories, attachment concerns or trauma. Louise uses techniques from attachment-based work and cognitive approaches when helpful, along with emotion-focused ideas to strengthen relationships with self and others. She aims to support lasting change through steady collaboration.

Approaches you might use in online sessions

Many clients benefit from attachment-based ideas which look at how early relationships shape current patterns. This approach helps people understand why they react a certain way in close relationships and supports change through new ways of relating.

Client-centred work means the counsellor offers warm, non-judgemental listening and follows the person’s own pace. It suits people who need space to make sense of their feelings and to find what matters most to them.

Finding the right approach is part of the work itself. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences and what feels most helpful. Together they decide whether to focus on feelings, relationships or practical skills and then adjust as therapy progresses.

Practical benefits of remote sessions include fitting appointments around work, care duties or travel, and being able to join from different locations. Telephone and video sessions are mentioned in the biography, but confirm the exact session options when booking. Online work can make it easier to keep continuity of care and to use short check-ins or full sessions to suit a busy week.