2007
"Louise at psych~Empower was able to provide innovative and creative therapy techniques for PTSD. This included art therapy. Louise also provided positive listening techniques and engaged well with me."
Mary
Brisbane
"I used a lot of drugs and alcohol. I did not know I was depressed. But have successfully dealt with it and enjoying living now."
David
Ferny Grove, Brisbane
"I felt comfortable venting my feelings in a very supportive environment provided by Louise. She provided me with many effective strategies to help me deal with my challenges."
Name withheld
Brisbane
"Louise was really invalued in my growth - She remembered enough about me to make me feel like a person not a number. She made our sessions fun yet we were working all of the time. I owe my life to her. I'm much more decisive and really happy. Thanks."
Jayne
Brisbane
"When i first went to see Louise, fear and anxiety ruled my life. I was reeling from the loss of my children and the subsequent suicide of my former husband. I wasn't sleeping well, binge eating, was working ridiculous hours without a break, anything to avoid the pain I was feeling. i could barely speak to any men, if one touched me or came too close, I was paralysed with fear. I didn't hate men, I was too badly hurt by one that I was too scared to trust one. Usual problems of daily living would shatter me and would be blown out of all proportion.
Louise: with her unjudgemental attitude, commonsense approach and gentle humour, enabled me to feel at ease. I felt comfortable to 'open up' in order to understand why I was feeling this way. Louise reassured me that traumatic events can affect people this way and that I wasn't 'mad' or 'insane'. In order to get well Louise helped me process my thoughts and feelings, giving exercises and techniques to help with the anxiety. These techniques are simple, effective enabling me to ease and minimise my anxiety.
Today, I am finally living, work is not the sole focus of my life. I can deal with my problems effectively. I can put emotions in to perpective and deal with them appopiately. I have lost 16kgs in weight, enjoy socialising and men are not so scary! I look after myself, know my limits and recognise the signs of when I am not coping. Although I don't see Louise on a regular basis now, I know that when i am in trouble - Louise is only too willing to see me. I haven't failed all i need is a top up of her good advice!
I would highly recommend Louise to anyone experiencing difficulties or who have experienced a traumatic event. I know that without Louise's help, I would not be where I am today!"
Theresa
Brisbane
2005
"Dear Louise, Thank you for all our counselling sessions together, you are truly a delightful and caring person which has made it very easy to approach you with my concerns and problems. I was extremely comfortable speaking openly with you on many subjects and found your suggestions very practical and valuable in life. With your continual support and encouragement you were able to help lift my spirits and self esteem, leaving me with a more positive approach to my ongoing health problems. I am now trying to be more balanced with my daily duties and am attempting to listen to my body's limitations instead of overdoing it as I have done in the past. Although I am still suffering with depression, applying your suggestions has definitely helped me cope better than before. Thanks again for everything."
Sincerely Yours,
S.M.
Brisbane
"The most helpful thing about my experience with psych~Empower was Louise's approach. She was very empathetic and listened at a time I most needed it. She seemed to have a real understanding of what I was going through. The practical tips I learnt I was able to go away and apply - the readings were helpful too. I regard my visits with Louise as a turning point in my road to recovery with my injury. I want to say a big thank-you for your kindness, empathy, advice and insight. I have no doubt those sessions assisted me to where I am now."
Kathleen
Brisbane
"The most helpful thing about my experience with psych~Empower was to have someone understand and help."
Roselyn
South-West Qld