My Approach

20 years into this work, and what I know is that therapy isn't one-size-fits-all. I've worked across the NHS, the charity sector, and private practice. That range means I’ve worked with most of what brings people to therapy. My deeper specialist expertise is primarily focused in the following areas: complex trauma, bereavement and loss, eating-related issues and life transitions.

I'm an integrative psychotherapist, which means I draw on what actually fits you—whether that's somatic approaches, attachment-based therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS) / parts work, EMDR standalone techniques or energy psychotherapy. The approach emerges from your needs, not a fixed protocol. My style is collaborative and grounded. The goal isn't just to feel better in the room, it's to leave therapy equipped to navigate life's challenges long after we've finished.

I'm particularly drawn to working with people who haven't found traditional talking therapy helpful. If you're neurodivergent, if previous therapy felt like it missed something essential, or if you need a different way in, then I may be a good fit. My consulting room is set up for creative approaches, and if a cat curled up nearby would help you settle, mine are happy to oblige.

I understand that reaching out can feel hard. Over the years clients have consistently told me they felt I was genuinely alongside them, supporting, not judging, and advocating when required. No issue is too big or small.

My premises are at ground floor level, with parking and good access to public transport.

The standard fee is £75 per 50-minute session. Reduced fee spaces are available for those training in counselling and/or psychotherapy. Please note all admin takes place outside of the core session time.

About Me

I supervise other psychotherapists’ clinical practice which ensures I am consistently thinking rigorously about what does and does not help.

Qualifications:
- MA Integrative Psychotherapy
- BSc (hons) Psychology
- Diploma in Clinical Supervision
- Energy Psychotherapy Certificate

I offer a free initial phone / online consultation (up to 20 minutes) where we can both get a sense of whether working together feels right.

Please email me at: louisebolam@nottinghamtherapy.com

I work with

• Companies
• Individuals
• Private healthcare referrals

Special Interests

Like all UKCP registered psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors I can work with a wide range of issues, but here are some areas in which I have a special interest or additional experience.

Types of Therapies Offered

• Integrative Psychotherapist

What I can help with

• Abuse
• Addiction
• ADHD
• Adoption
• Age-related Issues
• AIDS/HIV
• Anger Management
• Anorexia
• Anxiety
• Bereavement
• Bulimia
• Bullying
• Cancer
• Chronic Illness
• Cultural Issues
• Depression
• Disability
• Domestic Violence
• Eating Disorders
• Employment Difficulties
• Gender
• Health-related Issues
• Identity Problems
• Infertility
• Mental Health Issues
• Obsessions
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
• Parents
• Phobias
• Physical Abuse
• Post-Traumatic Stress
• Race Issues
• Relationships
• Sex Problems
• Sexual Abuse
• Sexuality
• Stress
• Suicide
• Terminal Illness
• Transgender
• Trauma
• Workplace Counselling