Compassionate, Intuitive and Collaborative Counselling with
Lou Allen | Eastbourne
Face to Face & Online
Welcome to Integrative Counselling with lou.
Life can feel confusing when we feel overwhelmed and unable to cope. Talking to friends or family can be difficult, as everyone is busy, or they give advice that doesn’t feel right. Counselling offers a safe, compassionate space to pause and make sense of whatever you are experiencing. With two decades of experience I bring warmth, understanding and a flexible, client-led approach. My aim is to support you in feeling more empowered, resilient and able to move forward with greater understanding and choice.
How I can support you
About
Lou Allen
MBACP Integrative Counsellor
I have spent over three decades supporting adults, children and families, initially through my work in education and now as a qualified Counsellor since 2006. Throughout this time, I have learned that trust, mutual respect and feeling safe are at the heart of meaningful support. My own experiences have also shaped the therapist I am today. As a teenager and young adult, I was encouraged to be strong, keep busy and deal with my worries on my own. Asking for help was seen as a weakness. Over time, I came to understand that being strong can also mean recognising when we need support. This is something I now feel passionately about. I offer a warm and non-judgmental space where you can talk openly, make sense of what you are experiencing and explore patterns that may be affecting your life. Together, we can develop practical tools to help you feel less overwhelmed and confident to move forward.
My Qualifications, experience and professional bodies
- Advanced Diploma Integrative Counselling, MBACP Accredited
- Diploma in Clinical Supervisor
- Post Qualification Certificate in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
- Certificate Couple & Relationship Counselling
- BEd Primary
- 20+ years’ as a qualified counsellor
- End of Life Doula UK Membership
I understand that life is busy and that regular counselling needs to fit within your circumstances. While we will agree a clear framework for our work together, I am flexible about the frequency of sessions and will always try to offer arrangements that work for you.
