Miriam Louise
CBT Therapist & Life Coach
About Miriam LouiseMiriam Louise is a CBT therapist and former NHS mental health nurse with over 30 years of experience. Throughout her career, she has supported individuals through anxiety, depression, OCD, phobias, agoraphobia, drug and alcohol issues, overeating, binge eating, and many complex emotional and behavioural challenges.She is an accredited member of the ACCPH (Accredited Counsellors, Coaches, Psychotherapists and Hypnotherapists), and her professional status can be verified on the ACCPH website.Early in her career, Miriam became aware of how deeply anxiety, phobias and OCD affect people’s lives. She spent many years working solely with anxiety disorders, OCD and agoraphobia, and these remain her specialist areas today.Miriam now focuses on anxiety, depression, OCD, drug and alcohol issues, and unwanted habits. She also uses evidence‑based CBT to support people experiencing distressing or recurring nightmares, low mood, overthinking, life changes, personal challenges, goal setting and personal development.Her work is grounded in practical, supportive CBT designed to help people move forward in a way that feels right for them.Additional Experience
Alongside her professional training, Miriam has over 28 years of lived experience parenting and supporting individuals with severe ASD, learning disabilities, elective mutism, Tourette’s syndrome and epilepsy. This has included extensive personal research into each condition, as well as completing Autism in the 21st Century with the Open University. This depth of experience gives her a strong, practical understanding of the challenges faced by individuals and families.
Therapeutic Approaches- CBT- Life CoachingCognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is an evidence‑based approach that helps people understand the connection between their thoughts, feelings and behaviours. It focuses on practical tools and strategies that support individuals in reducing distress, changing unhelpful patterns and building confidence.CBT is structured, goal‑focused and proven to help with anxiety, depression, OCD, phobias, agoraphobia, overthinking, unwanted habits and many other difficulties. Miriam uses CBT in a calm, supportive way, helping clients move forward at a pace that feels right for them.Life coaching supports personal growth, motivation and positive change. It helps individuals identify goals, overcome obstacles and move forward with clarity. Coaching is future‑focused and practical, offering guidance with life transitions, confidence building, decision‑making, habits, motivation and personal development.Miriam’s coaching approach is gentle, structured and encouraging, helping clients gain direction and make meaningful progress in their lives.
Miriam Can Help With- Anxiety
- Depression
- OCD
- Agoraphobia
- Phobias
- Overthinking
- Low mood
- Distressing or recurring nightmares
- Drug and alcohol issues
- Unwanted habits
- Binge eating / overeating
- Life changes and personal challenges
- Goal setting and personal development
How Miriam WorksMiriam offers flexible ways of working to suit each person’s needs and comfort.Video Sessions
Online sessions via video for convenience, privacy and ease of access.In‑Person Sessions (Harpenden Area)
Face‑to‑face sessions in a quiet, comfortable room in the Harpenden area.Home Visits (Local Area)
Available for an additional cost if you prefer support in your own environment.Local Mutual Spaces
Sessions in a neutral, relaxed place such as a café or park — ideal for people who feel more comfortable outdoors or in public spaces.Miriam’s aim is always to create a space where clients feel heard, understood and supported in the way that suits them best. Every step is taken together, with sessions guided by the client’s needs and tailored to their goals.