Your story matters most - here's a glimpse of mine

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Louise Keyes FdA BDS GradDip(psych) MBACP

Counsellor & Accredited Certified Advanced EFT Practitioner

• I am a born and bred Geordie.
• My absolute favourite colour is blue!
• I am a member of the Cloud Appreciation Society.
• I enjoy playing the ukulele (albeit it badly!).

I love counselling. A client once asked me if I, “… ever got bored listening to other people’s troubles?” I can honestly say no. Every client is different. Every client brings their own perspective on life. Every client brings their own experiences. Every client brings their own beliefs. Every client brings their own issues. With such infinite diversity, how could I possibly get bored?

Not only do I meet people who are unique, but I also learn more about myself. I learn about different ways of seeing life. I have likened my philosophy and approach to counselling to working on a patchwork quilt. A variety of stitches, needles and threads are needed to combine different types of fabrics (some pretty, some ugly) to make a valuable item. Like an enthusiastic quilter who enjoys finding about new techniques, I love to learn more about people and how to help them understand themselves.

I’ve always been drawn to understanding people — even as a student, I was the one friends turned to when they needed to talk. Although I originally trained as a dentist, it wasn’t long before I realised what truly inspired me wasn’t the clinical work, but the people themselves — especially those who were anxious, fearful, or struggling with low self-esteem.

That realisation changed my direction completely. I returned to university to study psychology, and from there, trained as a counsellor. I qualified in 2013 with commendation, and I’ve never looked back. My journey taught me how deeply our emotions and experiences shape who we are, and it’s this understanding that continues to guide my work today.

Have questions or comments? I'd love to hear from you. Contact me today and I'll get back to you as soon as possible.