Compassionate, Collaborative and Creative Counselling with
Lou Allen | Eastbourne
Welcome to Integrative Counselling with lou.
Life can sometimes feel a little like the weather – bright and hopeful one day, stormy or overcast the next. Counselling offers a safe, compassionate space to pause and make sense of whatever you are experiencing. With three 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 and Clinical Supervisor. 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 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, compassionate 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 Clinical Supervisor
- Certificate in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
- B.ED
- 30+ years’ professional experience
- 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 are realistic and affordable for you.