About Me

“Helping clients navigate their challenges and seeing the positive impact counselling has on their lives is an extremely rewarding experience.”

Louise Medhurst,
Founder Refresh Counselling & Psychotherapy

Hi, I’m Louise.  I am a Pluralistic Counsellor working with adults and I can help with a wide range of problems including; addiction, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, self-harm, low self-esteem, and stress.  I work in person on a short or long-term basis.

Considering a course of therapy can be a daunting prospect. You may be feeling vulnerable and unsure of yourself.  I will endeavour to put you at ease from the very beginning, working at a pace that suits you.  I believe that the success of any therapy rests largely on the relationship between the therapist and the client.  Together we can explore your reasons for seeking help and look at how you came to be in your current situation.  By allowing you the space to do this without any judgement, in a safe, confidential, and comfortable setting, should help you to develop greater awareness.  This awareness should enable you to feel stronger psychologically, increasing your ability to live your life to its fullest.

I work in a Pluralistic way which means that I incorporate different types of therapy, psychodynamic, person centred and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), as and when I think they will be beneficial to you.  Please see our Counselling & Psychotherapy FAQs for more information on these different therapy types.

I am fully insured and, as an accredited member of National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS), follow their Code of Ethics.

Experience

I have experience helping people with addiction, depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, self-harm, low self-esteem or confidence, bereavement and loss among other issues.  I have particular experience helping people with the negative effects of addiction, having worked as a counsellor in a local charity of this nature for the past couple of years.

Qualifications

  • BA (Hons) Counselling 1st Class Honours

  • Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling Practice (Prof. Dip Psy C)

  • Accredited Registrant Member National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society MNCPS (Acc.)

  • Certificate in Hypnotherapy & Counselling Skills (CERT. HYP CS)

  • Registrant Member Hypnotherapy Society (MHS)