- Relationship focus
- Trauma aware
- Body-informed work
About Louis
Louis Carruthers is a counsellor who focuses on men's wellbeing alongside a broad range of relationship and personal concerns. He supports people dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, addictions, eating and intimacy-related problems. He also helps with communication, relationship breakdowns and career pressures.
He works in a non-judgemental way and aims to create a calm space for people to talk through what is worrying them. Sessions are geared to help people notice patterns, make choices and take manageable steps forward. Louis describes himself as integrative and adapts the work to each person.
His background includes person-centred, psychodynamic, existential, cognitive and relational approaches. He also uses embodied and somatic ideas when addressing trauma and dissociation. That mix lets him draw on talking and body-focused methods where helpful.
Louis has four years' experience and has worked in community safety, special educational needs settings and housing for vulnerable tenants. This background informs his interest in working with people affected by anti-social behaviour and those who have contact with the criminal justice system.
He is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which he follows in his professional practice. Sessions are offered in English and he works with both in-person and online clients across the United Kingdom.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Louis uses an integrative mix that draws on person-centred and relational approaches, and on embodied ideas for trauma. A person-centred approach emphasises listening and responding to what matters to the client, helping people feel heard and steering the conversation by their needs. Relational work focuses on patterns in relationships and how past interactions shape current connections, which can help with intimacy and attachment issues. Embodied or somatic methods attend to bodily responses to stress and trauma and can include gentle grounding or movement-based awareness to reduce intense symptoms.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Louis will discuss what feels most helpful, try different ways of working, and adjust as therapy progresses so the work fits the client’s goals and preferences.
Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions around work or family hours and removing travel time so meetings can be easier to schedule. Online sessions can also support quicker check-ins when someone needs a short follow-up. Confirm the available session options before booking, as formats are set by the therapist and may vary.
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Experience
4+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What types of problems does he help with?
He supports people with anxiety, depression, stress, addictions, eating and intimacy-related problems, as well as relationship and career concerns.
What is his therapy style like?
His style is adaptable and non-judgemental, focusing on listening, helping people notice patterns, and agreeing practical steps that fit each person.
How much experience does he have?
He has four years' experience working in counselling roles and community-facing services that inform his current practice.
What credentials and region does he practise in?
He is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He accepts international clients; check time differences and scheduling when arranging sessions.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin work with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.