Attachment-based psychotherapy, EMDR trained,energy psychology, clinical supervisor, based in Hampshire & Surrey

Louise O'Connell BACP Accredited Psychotherapist,

BACP Accredited Counsellor & Psychotherapist, Attachment based psychotherapy, trained EMDR therapist, Accredited in Energy Psychology, and Clinical Supervison

Louise O'Connell Counsellor & Psychotherapist, Farnham, Hampshire & Surrey
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I have over 16 years of experience in providing psychotherapy, both in person and via Zoom. Telephone 07775746354 email locnell@hotmail.com

How I Can Help

As a BACP Accredited Counsellor and Psychotherapist with over 16 years of clinical experience in various settings, in addition I have a background as a specialist nurse in cancer and palliative care. I can help you process and recover from challenging and traumatic experiences and losses, or for example work through difficult endings of relationships. I can help you create strategies to manage feelings such as anxiety fear panic, frustration, anger achieving emotional regulation. Understanding oneself from an attachment theory perspective, recognizing how needs are met, fostering self-awareness, self-acceptance, and deepening compassion are also areas of focus. Additionally, finding joy and contentment in life can be facilitated.

Qualifications

Professional Qualifications

BACP Accredited and Registered Counsellor Psychotherapist

Degree in Counselling - Greenwich University

Post Graduate Diploma in Attachment-based Psychotherapy - Wimbledon Guild

Counselling Skills NCFE 1, 2 & 3 - Guildford College

Member of The Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology

Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling Supervision

EMDR (Levels 1-4) with EmdrWorks

Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist - Arizona Institute

Courses and Workshops

Coaching qualifications

Attachment courses - Wimbledon Guild, London

Attachment and Wellbeing - Richard Bowlby, Surrey

Integrating CBT - Wimbledon Guild

Compassion Focused Therapy workshop - Paul Gilbert, London

Professional Qualification in the Therapeutic Use of Mindfulness - British Mindfulness Institute, London

Energy Psychotherapy & EFT Emotional Freedom Technique - Foundation course, London

Psychoanalytic Energy Psychotherapy training - Phil Mollon, London

Ask & Receive training - Sandi Radomski, Tom Altaffer & Pam Altaffer, London

EMDR Modules 1-3, London

Understanding Acceptance & Commitment Therapy workshop - Prof Sue Clarke, Queen's College, Oxford

Bereavement and Loss workshops - Woking and Sam Beare Hospices

Introduction to Solution Focused Brief Therapy - North Surrey Community Counselling Partnership

Trauma workshop - Petersfield Counselling Service

Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist - Arizona Institute

Eating Disorders workshop - North Surrey Community Counselling Partnership

Transpersonal Awareness Mindfulness Meditation - Petersfield Counselling Service

Transactional Analysis 101 Weekend Workshop - London

Dreams workshop - Surrey

Creative Workshop - Woking

Anger Rage & Relationship - Richmond

Other qualifications

Qualified as a General Nurse in 1988 from Westminster Hospital London. Earned a Cancer Nursing Diploma from the University of Hull. Gained various work and educational experiences in cancer and palliative care, including studying MSc modules at the University of Surrey.

Therapeutic Approach


I utilise the Clarkson relational model, which integrates three fundamental schools of counselling psychotherapy theory: Psychodynamic, Humanistic, and Transpersonal. Additionally, I have completed postgraduate training in Attachment-based psychotherapy, mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Energy Psychotherapy, and Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT). My clients are adults ( and over 16 years) who wish to ease their suffering and resolve life challenges. Together, we build strategies for better regulation. If you'd like to learn more about Attachment Theory, you can list to my podcast episode here.


I typically assist with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, and grief. Trauma triggers can be explored, understood, and processed if appropriate. Techniques like Emotional Freedom Technique EFT and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing EMDR can be beneficial for working through traumatic experiences. Our sessions can help you explore inner resources, gain new perspectives, and understand yourself and your relationships better.


We aim to offer personal acceptance, adaptation, or change, and help you gain better control of your life. Psychotherapy experiences vary widely, making them hard to describe precisely. To learn more, feel free to call me or book an initial session. This will help you decide if you'd like to work with me and allow me to assess how best to assist you. Our first session allows you to discuss your current situation, goals for our sessions, and to discuss confidentiality and the commitment to work together.

I can help with:

Bereavement and loss

Pregnancy loss

Traumatic experiences, including birth and attachment-based trauma

Relationship issues, challenges, and endings

Work place relationships

Depression, lack of direction/motivation

Low self-esteem

Self-awareness

Anxiety, panic attacks

Hypervigilance

Stress

Trauma, including childhood trauma

Managing conflict, feelings, and intrusive thoughts

Anger management

Work-related stress and problems

Personal development and decision making

Chronic illness

Caring for critically ill family members

Locations

Aldershot, Hampshire GU11 near Aldershot Centre for Health

Health Village Esher Surrey KT10 from September 2025

Fees

Counselling sessions - £70 per 50 minute session for Aldershot

Clinical supervision - £70 per 50 minute session .

AXA fee - £75

AVIVA fee - £75

VITALITYHEALTH fee - £75

Allianz fee £75

Counselling sessions at Health Village Esher fee - £85

Some frequently asked questions

How do I make an appointment?

Please call 07775 746354 or email locnell@hotmail.com with your aims for therapy, and issues you want to work on. I will arrange a free initial phone consultation to discuss your therapeutic needs.

How will I know if counselling is suitable for me?

An initial phone conversation is essential as it allows us to discuss your goals for the sessions. This discussion offers valuable insights into the therapeutic process. You can then decide if you'd like to proceed with sessions.

How many session do I need?

We can discuss what suits you best. Many clients start with 6 session on a once a week basis and then review after 6.

What happens if I need to cancel or change my session?

If you cannot attend a booked session, please contact me as soon as possible to reschedule. A 24-hour notice is required for cancellations; otherwise, missed sessions may be charged, except in emergencies

What about Confidentiality ?

I adhere to the Ethical Framework of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, ensuring the provision of a confidential service. Confidentiality may only be breached under exceptional circumstances, such as when there is a perceived risk of harm to either yourself or others. These instances are exceedingly rare. We will discuss the specifics of confidentiality in greater detail during our initial session.

You may have other questions

Please contact me on:

07775 746354

locnell@hotmail.com

I am also listed on The Counselling Directory, BACP, Psychology Today, EMDR Association, and ACEP

"Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom"

Aristotle

Get in touch

Please feel free to contact me to discuss further and to arrange an initial telephone assessment appointment (which is free of charge). This enables us to discuss your aims, and reasons for commencing therapy , whether it could be helpful for you and whether I am the right therapist to help.


You can also call me on 07775746354 if you would prefer to leave a message or speak to me first. I am happy to discuss any queries or questions you may have prior to arranging an initial appointment.


All enquires are usually answered within within 2 working days, and all contact is strictly confidential and uses secure phone and email services.


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