Louise McBride Counselling and Supervision — Counsellor in Edinburgh, Scotland

I spent a few years working with Louise and cannot recommend her enough. I have learnt so much about myself and how my thought patterns/behaviours are connected to my younger self. She's incredibly kind, understanding, non-judgemental and always has unique, intelligent insights. Her office and demeanour are both very calming, I felt at ease ever since I first walked in. It is clear how much time and thought she has put into learning, helping and understanding me, whilst providing me with the insights to help me understand myself. Our sessions have played an instrumental role in my healing process. Thank you Louise. I would give more than 5 stars if I could!

I initially went to Louise for bereavement therapy after losing my mum at a young age, but she helped me open up not only about my grief, but so much more. Louise supported me in learning how to really dig into my emotions and understand the why behind how I feel. She is funny, caring and compassionate, and honestly helped me through one of the most difficult periods of my life. This was my first experience of therapy and I’m so grateful I found her - I couldn’t recommend her highly enough to anyone considering therapy.

I shared a great few years with Louise. It was an emotional time but our conversations got me through it. I never understood half of the things I do now and I am a different person because of her. Thank you Louise. Jackie x

Louise was amazing!! She truly helped me change my life and I wouldn’t be where I am today without her support. She challenged me to think differently and find my own way. Louise made me feel completely comfortable and supported. This allowed me to fully express myself for the first time in my life. She does amazing work, and provides a safe space which allows you to dig deep within yourself. Her warm presence, down to earth nature, and witty humour was exactly what I needed to express myself. Louise saved my life in so many ways and I will never be able to thank her enough.

Louise is an excellent counsellor, who provides a safe space for honest, open dialogue. She gently encourages engagement within the sessions, in order to gain maximum benefit. Louise's counselling services are highly recommended.

Louise helped me enormously with understanding and coping with my partner's mental health problems,  and ultimately with coming to terms with his death and helping me find a way forward. I learned a lot about myself as I discussed my situation with Louise, although it was all done in a very gentle and non judgemental way.

I went to see Louise for a long time and built up a lot of trust in her. She instrumental in helping me identify negative thought patterns I was having. She prompted me to reflect on how I was reacting to situations and would gently ask me to open my mind to a less judgemental and less reactive way of seeing myself and what was happening around me. Although I still have work to do on my own in order to 'get out of my own way' and manage my emotions more healthily, I wouldn't have ever come this far on my own. After seeing Louise for a year, I felt able to return to a profession I had loved working in but that I had talked myself out of believing I could cope with. Later still I feel that her counselling has enabled me to embrace not run away from challenges. Louise is professional and caring; she is pragmatic and helps her clients work towards their own independence. I would highly recommend Louise as someone who I believe uses her own therapeutic skills and life experience to guide her clients to insights about how to cope with what life throws at you.

Before meeting Louise I was very lost and felt like my walls were closing in. I lacked self belief and esteem. My goal was to simply feel contentment in the life I had made for myself. I wanted to be the best role model for my beautiful daughters. Louise allowed me to work through the thoughts that had plagued me for such a long time. She helped me to make sense of who I am and understand the relationships in my life. Through her kindness, wisdom and humour she provided a comforting and trusting place for me to speak openly and really explore myself. I cannot thank Louise enough for helping me find inner peace and an optimism about my life going forward.

Louise helped me to dig deep and find myself. At first I wasn’t sure if I could open up about my past, she made it easy for me to trust her ,with her kindness and beautiful soul. I came to Louise broken, anxiety was at its worse and I struggled in everyday life . I struggled to motivate and push myself . I learned so much how to engage with people and have the confidence in myself again. I learned to be happy and to manage my anxiety’s . Louise changed my life for the better , I will forever be thankful for everything she has done . I wouldn’t be where iam today without Louise.

Louise offers a warm, welcoming and safe environment (in person or online) to open up and begin learning to understand your self. Her counselling allowed me to reflect on, explore and understand the roots of the stresses and anxieties in daily life in order to address and develop healthy coping mechanisms and strategies to manage them successfully. I recommend Louise's service wholeheartedly. I can see and feel a significant positive difference in my thinking and how I view myself before and after counselling.