AASW

Louise West, AASW

Compassionate Accredited Mental Health Social Worker

Louise is an Australian therapist with credentials including AASW.

25+ years of experience
Focus areas include Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse

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About Louise

Louise West is an experienced Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and Counsellor with 25 years supporting children, adolescents, individuals and families through a wide range of life challenges. She offers personalised emotional support tailored to each person, helping clients work toward meaningful growth, healing and lasting positive change. Her practice addresses stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, parenting difficulties, low self-esteem and confidence issues, motivation challenges, and major life transitions.

Louise works from a trauma-informed and strength-based perspective that emphasises safety, collaboration and empowerment. She aims to create a warm, non-judgemental environment where clients feel heard, understood and respected. Whether someone is seeking guidance during a difficult period, building emotional resilience, or navigating changes such as separation, parenting adjustments or recovery from past harm, Louise partners with clients to develop approaches that reflect individual goals and circumstances.

Clients may expect a calm, compassionate presence focused on practical strategies and personal resources. Louise is listed with the credential AASW and draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to support people across the lifespan. She looks forward to working alongside clients as they move toward healing and renewed wellbeing.

Areas of expertise

Experience

25+ years

Credentials

AASW

Languages

English

Focus areas

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse GriefParenting issuesSelf esteem

Also listed for

Attachment issues Blended family issues Body image Divorce and separation Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addiction

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Eating and food-related issuesFamily problemsIsolation / loneliness Panic disorder and panic attacks Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirth Self-harm Sexual assault and abuse Social anxiety and phobia Traumatic brain injury Young adult issues

Trauma-informed and strength-based approaches for online therapy

Louise uses trauma-informed care to recognise how past harm can affect emotions and relationships. This approach focuses on understanding triggers, building safety and pacing work to what the client can manage, which is helpful for people recovering from abuse, assault, or post-traumatic stress. She also works from a strength-based framework that identifies and builds on a person’s existing resources and skills, helping clients regain confidence and move toward practical goals during life transitions, grief or parenting challenges.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Louise collaborates with each person to explore what techniques feel most useful, tailoring interventions to their needs, goals and preferences and adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging provides flexible access to support without the need to travel. These formats allow sessions to fit around work, parenting and other commitments, and make it easier for people in different locations within Australia to connect with appropriately qualified or registered professionals and therapists who can guide them through recovery and growth.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Louise West have?

Louise West has 25 years of professional experience.

What professional credentials does Louise West hold?

The directory lists these credentials exactly as supplied: AASW

In which languages does Louise West provide therapy?

Louise West provides therapy in English.

Where is Louise West located?

Louise West is located in Australia.

How can I work with Louise West as my therapist?

You can work with Louise West through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Louise West work with international clients?

Louise West does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Louise West cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.