Louise Taylor Counselling

About me

I have always been interested in people and passionate about helping others.

Before training to become a counsellor, I was a teacher for 20 years; nurturing and supporting children, helping them to grow and to reach their full potential. In a lot of ways counselling is similar.

I took some time out from teaching when I had my own children and it was becoming a parent that brought about profound changes to my life as well as my relationships.

I had always been a perfectionist but when it came to parenting holding myself to unrealistically high standards lead me to feel anxious and to self-critical.

I realised then that something needed to change so I sought the help of a counsellor and the experience changed my life! Over the sessions I learned a lot about myself and how my experiences in life had shaped me. I learned to let go of perfection, to be kinder to myself and to accept that being 'good enough' is good enough.

The difference that seeking help from a counsellor made to my life is what inspired me to follow this path.

There is something magical about seeing someone grow and change and it is a privilege to be part of the journey.