Dr. Louise McDonnell , DCounsPsych (UK)
Counselling Psychologist (DHCC Branch)
I am a chartered counselling psychologist with over 15 years of experience working in therapeutic environments. My commitment and passion for this role is driven by my clinical experience and expertise, academia, and a keen interest in continuous learning. Throughout my career, I have worked with individuals across a range of socio-economic and cultural backgrounds and with a variety of presenting issues. I work with clients across the lifespan, ranging from children aged 5 years old, to adults over the age of 80+ years.
As an integrative therapist, I draw on psychoanalytic, cognitive behavioural and person-centred theory. My approach in working with clients is one of collaboration and is guided by the belief that each individual holds within themselves the power to change and grow, and each is the expert on themself. My role is to companion individuals on their journey, helping to bring awareness and understanding to light from past experiences, in recognising repeating patterns of behaviour and emotions, relating to others, and exploring ways of redressing and rebalancing.
Works with Clients:
Children (8 yrs+), Adolescents, Adults (18 yrs+)
Languages:
English
Services Offered
Parent Intake
Individual Therapy
Parental Guidance
Psychometric Assessment
Presenting Concerns
General Concerns:
Stress
Anxiety
Panic attacks
Low mood or depression
Personal growth and self-improvement
Adjustment to recent life events or circumstances (Not trauma)
Specific Concerns:
Obsessive, repetitive and ritualistic thinking and behaviour
Anger
Irritability, emotional outbursts and severe moodswings
Situation-specific fear and phobias
Unusual sensations, thoughts or beliefs not shared by others
Issues with body, weight, food, eating
Chronic illness, pain, lifethreatening or terminal illnesses, end-of-life
Sexuality and gender identity
Relationship Concerns:
General dissatisfaction or improvement of romantic relationships
High conflict and aggression concerns in romantic relationship
Affairs, infidelity and intimacy-related concerns in romantic relationships
Divorce, separation and break-ups in romantic relationships
Non-romantic and non-familial relationship concerns
Family and family relationship concerns
Parenting and parental relationship concerns
Minors:
Minor-related concerns (all minors)
Women's Wellbeing
Menopause and female life transitions
PMS, hormonal fluctuations and related concerns
Pregnancy, IVF, fertility and pre/post-natal concerns
Trauma
Trauma or traumatic events (past or historic)
Violence or abuse by another person (current or recent)
Sexual trauma, incidents or violence (recent)