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 has given me experience with the full spectrum of what brings people to therapy such as relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, low self-worth and life transitions. I have deeper specialist expertise in complex trauma, bereavement and loss, eating-related issues, addiction, menopause, and working with young people and young adults.

I'm an integrative psychotherapist, which means I draw on what actually fits you—whether that's somatic approaches, attachment-focused work, psychodynamic therapy, energy psychotherapy, EMDR standalone techniques, Transactional Analysis or CBT. 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 able to help. 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 attend ongoing training to continue updating my skills and also supervise other psychotherapists' clinical practice.

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 too small to bring.

My premises is at ground floor level, has parking and is easily accessible by public transport.

The standard fee is £75 per 50 minute session. Please note all admin takes place outside of this time. Reduced fee spaces may occasionally be available and I also have access to grants to support trauma focused work.

About Me

Qualifications:

MA Integrative Psychotherapy
BSc (hons) Psychology
Diploma in Clinical Supervision
Energy Psycotherapy Certificate

I offer a free initial phone / online consultation (up to 20 minutes) where I can answer any questions you may have.

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