Counsellor profile
Louise Brannan, BACP
United Kingdom
BACP counsellor - relationships and codependency
Continue with LouiseWhere Louise stands
- Credentials
- BACP
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom / 398848
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- United Kingdom
About
- Stress and anxiety
- Boundaries and people pleasing
- Grief and trauma
About Louise
Louise Brannan is a BACP-registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with five years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties and low self-esteem. She also helps with life changes, addictions, trauma and grief. Sessions are conducted in English and she accepts international clients.
Louise focuses on talking through what feels most pressing. She helps people identify thoughts and feelings that get in the way of day-to-day life. She also offers exercises and tools to practise between sessions so change can continue outside the room.
Her approach is practical and straightforward. Conversations explore patterns around boundaries, people-pleasing and coping when someone close has problems with drinking, moods or crisis. She pays attention to sleep, anger and work stress alongside emotional issues such as emptiness and intimacy concerns.
Louise has worked with a wide range of life situations including chronic illness, caregiving strain, blended family matters and separation. She supports people dealing with substance issues, domestic violence effects and recovery from abuse or trauma. Codependency is one of the areas she lists as a focus, and she will help people notice how their choices affect their wellbeing.
In sessions she adapts the dialogue to what each person needs. People can expect a mix of guided reflection and practical tasks. To get started, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and arrange a first session through the site.
How sessions work
Approaches to recognising patterns and building skills online
Louise uses talking and practical exercises to help people shift patterns that cause stress and relationship strain. One common approach she uses focuses on recognising and changing unhelpful thoughts and beliefs. This helps when worry, low mood or negative self-talk keeps someone stuck. Another strand works on behaviour and routines - simple, repeatable tasks to improve sleep, reduce anger spikes and restore daily structure.Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. Louise will discuss what matters most, try methods that fit the person, and adjust the plan as progress is made. Sessions mix reflection with clear, do-at-home activities so learning carries over into everyday life.
The practical benefits of remote sessions include fitting appointments into a busy day and keeping contact consistent when travel is difficult. Because formats were not specified in the biography, confirm current session options before booking. Registered and accredited professionals typically adapt session length and pace to suit work schedules, caregiving duties or short check-ins, which can make ongoing support easier to maintain.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, addictions, grief, trauma, and related concerns such as codependency and intimacy issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Louise works by talking through thoughts and emotions, and by offering practical exercises and tools to use between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience working with people on a variety of life and emotional issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
What session formats does she offer?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.