Louisa Waite -Anxiety and Trauma Specialist (EMDR) and Occupational Therapist
Hey, my name is Louisa Waite.
I’m a Carlisle-based Occupational Therapist, Breathwork Facilitator, keen runner, Farmer’s daughter, Mother and Step-Mother with a passion for helping ambitious individuals, such as up and coming athletes, performing artists and driven professionals, to achieve their true potential.
I support individuals to strengthen their mindset, build resilience and confidence to elevate their performance and to truly thrive, authentically. Together, we work to move beyond internal blocks, limiting beliefs and barriers so that they can show up with clarity, consistency and self-trust – in moments that matter most.
My approach blends heart-led care with evidence-based clinical therapies and approaches, including Solution-Focused and Cognitive Behavioural approaches, EMDR Psychotherapy, Breathwork and Coaching. I offer a safe, non-judgemental and empowering space where science meets soul – supporting individuals to move beyond fear, anxiety and overwhelm to confidence, focus and sustainable success.
If you’re ready to break free from cycles of self-doubt and self-criticism, rewrite your inner narrative and step fully into your potential, my interventions are designed with you in mind! I take great pride in creating a space where individuals feel supported to unlock and unleash their full potential.
I have over 15 years’ experience in clinical practice as an Occupational Therapist, specialising in mental health and wellbeing. I also have extensive experience in clinical leadership and space-holding; delivering consultancy, workshops, group-work interventions, training and supervision to support client and team development, and organisational growth.
At heart, I’m highly energetic yet patient, deeply compassionate and grounded. I value simplicity, movement and the countryside and my farming roots has shaped my appreciation for steady growth, resilience and nurture which are principles that underpin my therapeutic approach.
Hourly rate: £95 plus FA fee.
I can help you with:
- Increasing your self-belief
- Confidence building
- Performance anxiety
- General anxiety
- Imposter syndrome
- Self-doubt
- Low self-esteem
- Adverse childhood experiences
- Trauma (including PTSD)
- Shyness & social anxiety
- Challenging life transitions
Who I work with
- Adolescents aged 13 plus
- Young Adults (19 -25)
- Adults
- Organisations, schools and businesses to provide training, breathwork sessions and workshops
Testimonials
“Louisa is the most amazing therapist and coach. I did not know what to expect from my first session with her and I’ve been blown away by the deep emotional trauma that came up from my childhood.
I look forward to our follow ups and cannot recommend her highly enough.”
“I met with Louisa, not really knowing what to expect as I’d never explored my mindset issues before. All I knew is that I definitely had unresolved issues. Wow, we uncovered a lot and feel mentally refreshed and like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders. I would highly recommend Louisa to ANYBODY seeking help. She is very good at what she does and is clearly very passionate also.”
“Louisa’s aura is instantly calming. Within the first 10 minutes of our meeting, I felt a little better already. Her soothing voice is warm, understanding and non-judgmental. I think Louisa is very aware of the things people need support with and acts accordingly being mindful and efficient. She gave me some clarity I needed on an issue that has been deep rooted within me for as long as I can remember. I can’t wait to continue my journey with her to recover from old wounds that need to be healed.”
