Lou has over 20 years experience of working with clients who have complex needs, including supporting people with their mental health and substance misuse.

Lou uses psychosocial intervention to empower clients and guide them through their journey. Lou specialises in Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), solution focused therapy (SFT), and motivational interviewing (MI). These are techniques suitable for both adults and young people with anxiety, depression, Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and trauma. Lou has many years experience supporting clients through couples therapy, bereavement and Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

Lou supports a holistic approach, practising and supporting clients towards ‘Sleep hygiene’ (a term used to describe healthy habits that you can practise during the day to help you get a good night’s sleep) and relaxation/mindfulness. Lou has extensive criminal justice knowledge and can help tailor support around court requirements, criminal justice involvement, domestic violence, and anger management. Lou can help with the most complex of traumas due to her criminal justice background.

Specialising in:

• Criminal Justice
• Substance misuse
• Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and solution focused therapy (SFT)
• Motivational interviewing
• Family and relationship support
• Adult and Young people
• Managing anger / Domestic Violence
• Trauma
• Mental health and dealing with psychosis
• Anxiety/depression/managing low moods
• Complex needs
• Safety planningSleep hygiene
• Relaxation/ mindfulness

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