Louisa Waite
Founder of Cumbria Wellbeing hub
Louisa is a Lead Occupational Therapist specialising in anxiety trauma and all things mental wellbeing. She has 15 plus years experience in clinical practice and is a Clinical Supervisor who takes pride in nurturing the future therapy work force. Nothing lights Louisa up more than supporting others to achieve their true potential.
About me
I’m Louisa, I specialise in helping secondary age students, young adults and adults to ditch self-doubt and cultivate confidence to facilitate them to truly shine. I do this by drawing upon various therapeutic tools I’ve gathered during my years of clinical practice, in order to best meet the needs of the individuals I serve. Modalities I use include Solution Focused and Cognitive Behavioural Therapies, Eye Movement, Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) psychotherapy and Coaching.
I also support clients experiencing a range of dis-ease and psychological distress. This can range from difficulties such as anxiety, stress, overwhelm, overthinking, low self-esteem, perfectionism and depression to imposter syndrome, burnout and symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). At times I may also screen for mental health conditions to formulate a working diagnosis and inform my intervention plan, which may also include signposting individuals to services that can assess for medical diagnosis where beneficial.
Who I work with
I work with individuals aged 12 plus, who struggle to have faith in their abilities and experience difficulties with overbearing and burdening negative thoughts and emotions. Often these difficulties are having a chronic and debilitating impact my clients’ everyday routine and are hindering their happiness and overall sense of wellbeing and quality of life. Typically, clients may come to me following a period of change or prolonged stress, such as prior to exams, interviews or presentations, or following a crisis or change in personal or professional circumstances where intense feelings of vulnerability, loss, insecurity and inadequacy may have arisen.
My one to one therapy service is ideal for those struggling to manage worrying thoughts, negative cycles of behaviour or who are struggling to overcome limiting beliefs; difficulties which often hinder us from flourishing and thriving, that can weigh heavy on our wellbeing and hold us back from achieving our true potential. If you’re experiencing the impact of chronic or fluctuating low self-esteem, overwhelm, negative self-narrative, debilitating over-thinking, difficulties with decision making or various insecurities and are ready to find freedom from this then my one to one therapy session are designed with you in mind!
Having a clinical background in leadership and in supporting the education of junior therapists and clinicians I also work with schools and organisations delivering training, talks and workshops on all things mental health and wellbeing to staff (and also students within schools). I also enjoy holding bespoke groups and therapeutic spaces to support optimum wellbeing, having designed and facilitated and co-facilitated various group therapy and support programmes throughout my practice.
Difficulties Supported
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Trauma
Burnout
Performance Anxiety
General Anxiety
Chronic Stress & Overwhelm
Limiting Beliefs
Emotional Dis-ease
Imposter Syndrome / Self Doubt
Low Self-esteem
Phobias
Poor Self-worth
Reduced Assertiveness Skills
Depression or Low Mood
Shyness & Social Anxiety
Challenging Life Transitions
School Avoidance
Overcoming Adverse Childhood Experiences
If you would like any further information on my services please don’t hesitate to contact me.
What do my clients say?
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