GoldMinds Therapy | Louise Lederman

Louise Lederman

Training and Experience

Louise Lederman is an experienced Integrative Psychotherapeutic

Counsellor. Louise’s warmth and empathic nature provide a safe

non-judgemental space for clients to explore any difficulties they

may be facing, with no pressure to be anything other than

themselves.

Louise holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling from London’s Counselling & Psychotherapy Training Academy. She has more recently undertaken training with the world renowned Metanoia Institute in PCE-CfD (Person Centred Experiential Counselling for Depression) approved by the NHS.

Louise currently works part-time for the national charity Mind, supporting clients with severe mental health problems.

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Racism trauma

  • Abuse

  • Gender identity issues •

  • Cultural and religious identity issues

Throughout her working life, Louise has always been passionate about helping others and has predominantly worked within the voluntary and charity sectors. Louise has over 20 years of experience working with adults and young people in various therapeutic contexts. Her work within the charity sector has provided a deep understanding of varying life challenges and she has a wealth of experience working with a wide range of clients and mental health problems. With specialist training in Special Educational Needs & Disabilities, Louise has vast knowledge and experience within the areas of ADHD and Autism, as well as other learning needs and physical disabilities.

Types of Therapy

Louise is a relational therapist and has a core belief in humanistic, person-centred principles. She uses a variety of theory and techniques to enable clients to explore themselves in a way which has meaning for them as individuals. Louise truly believes that even in the most hopeless feeling space, change is possible. Types of therapies offered include: Psychodynamic Therapy, Gestalt, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Transactional Analysis, Inner Child work, Mindfulness and Breathwork.

Experience

Louise has a wealth of experience working with a wide range of emotional difficulties including the following:

  • Career/work stress

  • Low confidence/self esteem

  • Bereavement and loss

  • Sleep difficulties

  • PTSD and Trauma

  • Addictions

  • Relationship difficulties

  • Parenting issues

  • ADHD/Autism/SEND (Special Educational Needs & Disabilities)

  • Physical disabilities and long term health conditions

  • Pregnancy and fertility issues