Your Journey to Positive Change
Your Journey to Positive Change
Hello, I'm Louise and I'm a professionally qualified MBACP Counsellor and therapist. I have a passion for helping people navigate life's challenges on their journey towards achieving a greater sense of wellbeing and personal growth. I recognise how daunting it can be to take the first step towards seeking out support. I aim to help you feel at ease from the outset, offering a warm, safe space for us to explore issues that may be affecting your life and ensure you feel understood, and supported throughout your journey.
As an integrative therapist I draw upon a range of proven therapeutic techniques (Person Centered, Psychodynamic, CBT, Transactional Analysis) which means I can apply my skills to fit your needs and individual experiences. I work relationally, so building a strong therapeutic relationship is central to my practice and it's important to me you feel I'm the right therapist for you. My role is to support and assist you in feeling empowered, connected to yourself and others, and able to create positive, meaningful change or to gain acceptance with specific problems.
I provide one-to-one counselling for individuals seeking help with a range of issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship problems, identity issues, grief and loss, low self-esteem, stress and relaxation.
Therapy provides a safe and confidential space for you to talk to a trained professional about your issues and concerns. Therapists help you explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviours so you can develop a better understanding of yourself and of others.
Sessions are around 50 minutes long and are normally weekly, certainly for the ini
Therapy provides a safe and confidential space for you to talk to a trained professional about your issues and concerns. Therapists help you explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviours so you can develop a better understanding of yourself and of others.
Sessions are around 50 minutes long and are normally weekly, certainly for the initial few sessions whilst we establish our therapeutic relationship, but together we will discuss what works for you and your situation.
I believe that everyone deserves to receive respect and understanding, and to be given the opportunity to process their feelings and experiences that may be holding them back from living a more fulfilled life. I feel passionate that creating a warm and safe environment and an authentic connection with the right therapist can help many p
I believe that everyone deserves to receive respect and understanding, and to be given the opportunity to process their feelings and experiences that may be holding them back from living a more fulfilled life. I feel passionate that creating a warm and safe environment and an authentic connection with the right therapist can help many people to find more fulfilment and contentment in their lives.
I offer a free 15 minute , no obligation, call to give you the opportunity to ask any questions, explain a little more about how I work and for you to get a feel for whether I'm the right therapist for you.
In your first 50 minute session you will be able to talk through what's causing you difficulty and identify what you'd like to achie
I offer a free 15 minute , no obligation, call to give you the opportunity to ask any questions, explain a little more about how I work and for you to get a feel for whether I'm the right therapist for you.
In your first 50 minute session you will be able to talk through what's causing you difficulty and identify what you'd like to achieve from the sessions. We'll agree our approach for future sessions that suit you and your life situation.
I offer one-to-one counselling for adults and young people face to face, online or via phone to suit your circumstances.
I have experience working for Manchester Mind where I've worked with adults and young people with a variety of issues. I also work as a crisis listening volunteer at Samaritans.
Level 7 Post Graduate Diploma (PGDip) Integrative Counselling & Psychotherapy - Leeds Beckett University
Introduction to CBT - Northside Training
Solution-Focused Therapy - Relate online
Level 3 Counselling Certificate in Counselling Skills - Macclesfield College
Level 2 Counselling Concepts - Macclesfield College
Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
I offer both face to face sessions and online sessions, which is often down to personal choice, but also depends on the needs of the individual. Its important to me that you feel comfortable with however you choose to meet me. I hold face to face sessions in a therapy room near Wilmslow town centre in Cheshire. Online sessions are delivered via the Microsoft Teams platform.
Please reach me at ryderlouise@hotmail.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
Counsellors , therapists and psychotherapists are generic interchangeable terms to cover therapists providing a wide variety of psychological help to understand yourself, your behaviours and relationships with others.
I can help you with a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, relationship problems, stress management, and more. I will work with you to develop a treatment plan that meets your unique needs and goals using proven techniques and principles.
The frequency of sessions will depend on your individual needs and goals. Some clients may benefit from weekly sessions, while others may attend every two weeks or monthly.
I am committed to protecting your privacy and adhering to the highest standards of data protection in compliance with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) and relevant data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit my website and interact with my services.
Please read this policy carefully to understand how I will handle your personal information.
1. Information I Collect
We may collect the following types of information from you:
Personal Information:
Non-Personal Information:
2. How I Use Your Information
I may use the information we collect from you for the following purposes:
3. How I Protect Your Information
I implement a variety of security measures to protect your personal information. This includes encryption, secure servers, and restricted access to your personal information. However, please note that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
4. Disclosure of Your Information
I do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties except in the following circumstances:
5. ICO Data Protection Compliance
I adhere to the ICO's guidelines and requirements for data protection. This includes ensuring that your personal information is:
If you believe that your personal data has been misused or mishandled, you have the right to file a complaint with the ICO.
6. Your Rights
As part of my compliance with ICO and GDPR regulations, you have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
My website may use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your experience. You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect your ability to use some features of our website.
8. Contact me
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how I handle your personal information, please contact me:
ryderlouise@hotmail.com
07795361262
You can also contact the Information Commissioner’s Office at www.ico.org.uk for further information or to raise any concerns.