Louise Gillies

• Grief and loss
• Early parenting
• ADHD difficulties

About Louise

Louise Gillies works on grief, fertility and pregnancy loss, early parenting concerns, chronic health conditions and ADHD-related difficulties. She uses a calm, collaborative style and aims to move at each person's pace. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has 10 years' experience.

Louise helps people talk through loss and the emotional toll of fertility and pregnancy problems. She supports new parents with early parenting challenges and addresses issues linked to chronic pain, illness and disability. For people with ADHD she focuses on practical problems such as concentration, focus and memory, along with motivation and self-esteem.

Her work draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centred methods, mindfulness and solution-focused techniques. Sessions include straightforward conversations, practical strategies and mindfulness exercises when helpful. She aims to help people find manageable steps rather than rushed change.

Louise also supports those facing life transitions, such as retirement, the empty nest phase and menopause. She helps clients make sense of change and plan what comes next in clear, realistic ways. Her approach is paced to the individual and shaped by what each person says matters most.

Sessions are conducted in English and Louise accepts international clients. Fees vary by location and are provided through a cancellable subscription model. To begin, select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session with her.

How her approaches translate to online counselling

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and on choosing actions that reflect what matters to you; it can help with grief, motivation and life changes. Client-centred counselling places the client's experience at the core, with the counsellor offering listening and reflection to help clarify thoughts and feelings; this is useful for exploring parenting worries and emotional impact of health conditions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Louise will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences and will collaborate on which methods to use. That means adapting exercises and practical steps so they fit the person's everyday life and priorities.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work, childcare and medical appointments, and they can reduce travel time. Some formats may suit shorter check-ins, while others allow for focused therapeutic work and mindfulness exercises; discuss what will work best when you arrange your first session.

Topics Louise lists

• Grief
• Parenting issues
• Self-esteem
• ADHD
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Chronic pain, illness, and disability
• Communication problems
• Divorce and separation
• Family problems
• Fatherhood issues
• Fertility issues
• Forgiveness
• Infidelity
• Life purpose
• Men's issues
• Postpartum depression
• Pregnancy and childbirth
• Self-love
• Women's issues

Ways of working

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Client-Centred Therapy
• Mindfulness Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy

Questions about Louise

Does she work with grief and pregnancy loss?

Yes. She specialises in grief and in supporting people after fertility difficulties and pregnancy loss.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

Her work uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centred counselling, mindfulness and solution-focused techniques.

How much experience does she have?

She has 10 years' experience working with bereavement, parenting and long-term health concerns.

Is she registered and where is she based?

She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works from the United Kingdom.

Can I have sessions in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start a session with her?

Select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule your first session.