Louise Laird
Counselling & Psychotherapy
in Aberdeenshire, UK
Have you been trying to work things out for months, or even years?
You've read the books, listened to podcasts, talked things through with friends, or even asked AI. Perhaps you've simply told yourself to get on with it. You find yourself returning to the same thoughts, feelings and patterns again and again - but deep down, you know something doesn't feel right.
Perhaps you're feeling anxious, overwhelmed, physically burnt out, or emotionally exhausted from over-functioning and pretending everything is okay. Perhaps you're overthinking and trying to control every eventuality, or struggling with confidence and not feeling good enough.
You find yourself wondering why you react the way you do, why certain situations affect you so deeply, or why you long for connection in your relationships. Maybe you're navigating the same relationship or life challenges on repeat, feeling stuck without knowing why, and wondering, "Is this it?".
Why Seek Counselling?
You don't need someone to tell you who you are or what you should do. Counselling isn't about giving advice or fixing you. It's about creating the space to slow down, explore your experiences, and begin to make sense of yourself with curiosity and compassion.
Lasting change rarely comes from thinking harder. It comes from slowing down enough to understand yourself differently.
Counselling can help you develop a deeper understanding of yourself, allowing you to recognise the patterns that have kept you you stuck, respond differently to life's challenges, and build a healthier relationship with yourself and others.
"When we begin to understand ourselves, something starts to shift. We relate to ourselves with greater compassion, connect more honestly with the people we love, and experience the world around us in a different way."
Louise Laird
How I can support you
I offer individual counselling for adults who want to better understand themselves, break free from unhelpful patterns, and create healthier relationships with themselves and others.
Whether you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, questioning yourself, or finding the same challenges keep repeating, counselling can help you make sense of what's happening and move towards meaningful, lasting change.
I offer relationship counselling for individuals and couples who want to better understand themselves, each other, and the patterns shaping their relationships. Whether you're feeling disconnected, caught in the same cycles of conflict, or questioning what comes next, counselling can help you make sense of what's happening beneath the surface.
By developing a deeper understanding of yourself, each other, and the relationship between you, it's possible to communicate differently, reconnect more deeply, and move towards the future with greater clarity and confidence.
About Me
Hi, I’m Louise, a counsellor and psychotherapist based in Westhill, Aberdeenshire. I hold a Master of Science (MSc) in Person-Centred Counselling from the University of Aberdeen, and a post-qualification in Couples and Relationship Therapy (CORST).
I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and adhere to their ethical framework and professional standards.
I have volunteered as a counsellor with a local charity and worked as a Specialist Student Mentor across several Scottish universities, supporting students with their mental health and wellbeing.
Alongside counselling, I have been a yoga and breathwork teacher for almost 20 years, and bring a holistic approach to wellbeing.
I believe that understanding yourself is where meaningful change begins. My role isn't to tell you what to do, but to help you make sense of your thoughts, emotions, and relationship patterns, so you can move forward with greater awareness and confidence.
Contact Me
Address
Step and Stone Health
Unit 16 (opposite M&S)
Westhill Shopping Centre
Westhill, Aberdeenshire
AB32 6RL
Contact
Sessions available in person
Plenty parking available and on bus route from Aberdeen
Opening Hours
Monday
10:00am - 3:00pm
Tuesday
10:00am - 6:00pm
Wednesday
10:00am - 3:00pm
Thursday
10:00am - 6:00pm
Pricing & Sessions
Individuals:
£60 per 50-minute session
(Students £50)
Relationships and Couples:
£95 per 60-minute session
Six prepaid hourly sessions £540.00