Louise West, AASW

Louise West is an Accredited Social Worker (AASW) with more than 25 years' experience helping people through difficult life moments. She offers calm, practical support for stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting worries and low self-esteem. Louise listens without judgement and focuses on what each person needs right now.

Her work aims to help people find steady footing after upheaval. She draws on a trauma-informed, strength-based outlook that emphasises trust and collaboration. Sessions focus on clear goals, small steps and real-life strategies you can try between meetings.

Louise has spent a long career supporting people facing loss, relationship strain and big life transitions. She also assists those dealing with panic attacks, postpartum depression, and consequences of sexual assault and abuse. Her experience includes attention to attachment issues, blended family concerns and body image problems.

People meet Louise to talk through motivation problems, eating and alcohol concerns, isolation or feelings of low confidence. She works in straightforward language and helps people build emotional resilience and practical coping skills. Expect a respectful tone and a steady, patient approach.

If you are thinking about starting therapy, Louise helps create a plan that reflects your goals and circumstances. She invites people to take the first step when they feel ready and supports them to work toward manageable, lasting change.

How therapy approaches guide online support

Louise uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and healing from trauma. A trauma-informed approach means attention to how past harm affects current feelings and behaviour, and the work moves at a pace that feels manageable for the person. A strength-based approach highlights personal resources and small successes to build confidence and resilience.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Louise will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals and preferences. This is a joint effort - she helps explore options and adapts the plan as progress is made.

Practical benefits of online therapy can include easier scheduling around work or childcare and reduced travel time. Online sessions can also allow for shorter check-ins when needed or a conversation without being on camera, depending on the available session options. Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking to ensure they meet your needs.