Louise

Mrs Louise Henderson

Counselor

“I am a person centred counselor who integrates cognitive behavioral therapy and psychodynamic approaches with Mindfulness & outdoor therapy.”

About Me

I offer a supportive space to explore what's on your mind. As a person-centred counsellor, I integrate cognitive behavioural and psychodynamic approaches. This helps you gain deeper understanding. We can also explore Mindfulness, or connect with nature through outdoor therapy for fresh perspectives. This blended approach offers insight into past patterns and practical tools for present challenges. It suits those seeking holistic growth and a tailored path forward.

Approach

Rather than only exploring history, I focus on how we work together—gentle curiosity, practical experiments and reflective pauses—to help you notice patterns and try new responses. In Tyne and Wear or online, in English, sessions are paced to suit you and can move between talking, simple exercises and, when helpful, walks outdoors to shift perspective. Between meetings I offer short practices and reflections to embed change, especially for anxiety, low mood or life transitions. This way of working often fits those seeking steady, practical growth.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

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Services

Services Offered:

  • Child / Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy for children and teenagers using age-appropriate methods, such as play, art, or adapted talk therapy, to address emotional and behavioural difficulties.

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  • Coaching

    A goal-oriented practice focused on identifying objectives, overcoming obstacles, and taking action, centred on the present and future rather than past difficulties.

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Free Consultation

    A no-cost initial session to meet the therapist, discuss needs, and decide whether they are the right fit before committing.

  • Mindfulness

    The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.

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  • Learning Support

    Specialised assistance for children or adults with learning difficulties, building strategies to succeed in education and daily tasks.

Works With:

  • All ages

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Behaviour or Conduct Issues

    Persistent patterns of defiant, aggressive, or rule-breaking behaviour in children or adolescents that significantly disrupt home, school, or social life.

  • Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Learning or Development Difficulties

    Conditions that affect a person's ability to acquire, process, or apply information, such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, or intellectual disability, impacting education and daily life.

  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • Self-Esteem

    A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.

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  • Young Adult Issues

    The unique psychological challenges of emerging adulthood (18–25), including identity formation, independence, relationship navigation, and finding direction.

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Professional Title:

  • Counselor

    A trained professional who provides talk therapy to help clients work through emotional, relational, and psychological difficulties.

Credentials

Registrations

Member of the British Association for Counseling and Psychotherapy (MBACP)

Qualifications

PC Counseling AND SKILLS

Service Areas

Tyne and Wear

In-person & Online

South Shields, Tyne and Wear

United Kingdom

Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom