Louise Masterson

Counselling and Psychotherapy

  • Face to face and remote consultations
  • Louise has extensive experience working with adolescents through to those of retirement age.
  • Louise works alongside her patients to identify patterns of behaviour which will enable them to understand how the presenting issue is viewed and consider alternative responses.
  • Louise adopts an integrative approach and works as a holistic practitioner.
  • She will help identify  strengths, so that with encouragement, the world can be seen through a different ‘lens’ and enable a move forward with hope and optimism. This can be helpful for those feeling ‘stuck’ and can enable freedom of choice.  This provides the opportunity to explore early recollections, dreams and family of origin
  • Counselling provides the opportunity to feel heard and helps the patient develop the courage to find their own solutions to perceived difficulties.

 

Some of the conditions Louise works with:

  • Abuse
  • Anxiety
  • Bereavement
  • Career
  • Depression including antenatal and postnatal
  • Eating Disorder
  • Divorce or separation
  • Family issues and changes in dynamics
  • Loss (eg of self, identity, person, pet)
  • Low Self Esteem/Self doubt
  • Redundancy
  • Relationships with others
  • Stress and its impact on mind and body
  • Parenting issues including adjustment to parenthood and birth trauma/event

 

Louise Masterson

  • Louise is a qualified and registered counsellor, psychotherapist and CBT practitioner.
  • She uses all her  skills, qualifications and experience to support her counselling, CBT and psychotherapy work.
  • Louise strongly believes in the mind-body connection and that holding onto thoughts and feelings can lead to negatively impacting on mental health.
  • Louise  trained as a Registered Midwife and then became a Community Practitioner and a Health Visitor.
  • Louise has extensive experience in Reflexology and Maternity Reflexology.
  • Louise is married with three children and lives in Thame.

 
 

Louise also offers as a separate therapy:
Reflexology/Maternity Reflexology

  • The principles are based upon the theory that different areas of the feet (or hands), relate to corresponding parts of the body.
  • Pressure is applied and adjusted accordingly, depending on levels of sensitivity.  This is a non-invasive treatment.
  • Reflexology can relieve everyday stress, help relaxation, aid sleep and promote a sense of well-being.
  • Reflexology may help fertility issues.
  • Suitable for pregnancy after 12 weeks and may help with heartburn, oedema and sleep issues.
  • It is suitable for all age groups, from children to the elderly and  pregnant ladies following the first trimester (12 weeks).
  • Clients who have had heart conditions; depression; strokes and cancer can be treated, although it is advisable to consult with your Medical Practitioner if you are unsure if the treatment is suitable for you.
  • Reflexology does not claim to diagnose or cure – but there are a number of benefits which in turn aid certain conditions and provide a feeling of deep relaxation.

 
Louise is an independent qualified and registered practitioner working as an individual business and uses the Practice to manage her patient appointments


Fees

Counselling: £73 : 50 minutes

Reflexology:  £50 :  50 minutes

 


Qualifications

Advanced Diploma in Anxiety Management
Advanced CBT Diploma
Diploma in Eating Disorder Awareness
Advanced Certificate in Adlerian Counselling and Psychotherapy
Diploma in Adlerian Counselling and Psychotherapy
Certificate in Counselling Skills (ABC training provider)
Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling (enabling remote working)
Psychology and Philosophy Degree (BSc)

Diploma in Professional Studies in Midwifery (RM)
Community Practitioner – Health Visiting (BSc)
Diploma in Professional Studies in Midwifery (RM)

Advanced Level Communication Studies
Practitioner Diploma in Maternity Reflexology
Instructor Practitioner Diploma in Baby Massage


Registration

Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and
Psychotherapy (00962707)
Member of ASIIP
(The Adlerian Society of the UK and the Institute for Adlerian Psychology)
Registered Reflexologist


Professional Memberships

Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and
Psychotherapy (00962707)