Louise West
Compassionate accredited mental health social worker and counsellor
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About
Louise West is an accredited mental health social worker and counsellor with more than 25 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, individuals and families through a wide range of life challenges. She offers personalised emotional support that is tailored to each person she works with, helping clients move toward meaningful growth, healing, and practical change.
Her practice focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting concerns, and self-esteem difficulties, among other issues. Louise brings a trauma-informed and strength-based approach to her work - prioritising trust, collaboration, and empowerment while recognising each client’s resilience and resources. She supports people through transitions such as separation or parenting changes and works with complex issues including postpartum depression, substance concerns, and past sexual assault and abuse.
Louise holds the AASW credential, a professional accreditation indicating qualification in social work and mental health practice. She aims to create a warm, non-judgmental environment where clients feel heard and respected. Understanding that reaching out for support can take courage, she partners with clients to develop tailored plans that reflect individual goals and circumstances and to build lasting emotional wellbeing and resilience.
Her practice focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting concerns, and self-esteem difficulties, among other issues. Louise brings a trauma-informed and strength-based approach to her work - prioritising trust, collaboration, and empowerment while recognising each client’s resilience and resources. She supports people through transitions such as separation or parenting changes and works with complex issues including postpartum depression, substance concerns, and past sexual assault and abuse.
Louise holds the AASW credential, a professional accreditation indicating qualification in social work and mental health practice. She aims to create a warm, non-judgmental environment where clients feel heard and respected. Understanding that reaching out for support can take courage, she partners with clients to develop tailored plans that reflect individual goals and circumstances and to build lasting emotional wellbeing and resilience.
- Location:
- Australia, Australia
- Years Experience:
- 25
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Parenting issues, Self esteem
Other areas of experience: Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Body image, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Eating and food-related issues, Isolation / loneliness, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Sexual assault and abuse, Traumatic brain injury, Young adult issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: AASW
- NPI Number:
- License: AASW
Evidence-based and trauma-informed approaches for online therapy
Louise West uses a trauma-informed approach that recognises how past and current traumatic experiences can affect emotional and relational wellbeing. This approach emphasises safety, pacing, and collaboration, and can be helpful for people working through post-traumatic stress, sexual assault and abuse, and other trauma-related concerns.She also adopts a strength-based approach that focuses on identifying and building personal resources and capabilities. By highlighting existing skills and resilience, this method supports recovery from stress, grief, parenting challenges, and confidence or self-esteem issues.
In practice, Louise applies evidence-based therapeutic techniques adapted to each client’s needs and goals. She works collaboratively to determine which techniques best fit a person’s circumstances and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress is made.
Online therapy with Louise offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place via video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access ongoing support, maintain continuity of care during life transitions, and work toward steady, meaningful change with a licensed professional.
How much experience does Louise West have?
Louise West has 25 years of experience working with children, adolescents, individuals and families across a broad range of personal and life challenges.
Is Louise West a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the AASW credential, a professional accreditation indicating qualification in social work and mental health practice.
In which languages does Louise West provide therapy?
Louise West provides therapy in English.
Where is Louise West located?
Louise West is located in Australia.
How can I work with Louise West as my therapist?
Louise West offers sessions by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
Does Louise West work with international clients?
Louise West does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Louise West cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with Louise West. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.