Louiza Leneghan, founder of Empowering Minds, sitting in a field of daisies, smiling warmly.

Helping you understand yourself, not just your symptoms.

Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, stress, trauma, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties or feeling overwhelmed by life, therapy offers the opportunity to slow down, make sense of what’s happening and create lasting change.

As a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor and Clinical Hypnotherapist, I offer counselling, hypnotherapy and an integrated approach, tailoring therapy to you rather than expecting you to fit a particular model.

My aim is simple: to provide a safe, compassionate and collaborative space where you feel heard, understood and empowered to move forward.

 

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Meet Louiza

Choosing a therapist is a personal decision. Alongside qualifications and experience, it’s important that you feel comfortable with the person you’ll be sharing your thoughts, feelings and experiences with.

I’m a qualified Psychotherapeutic Counsellor and Clinical Hypnotherapist based in New Milton, Hampshire, offering therapy both in person and online.

Before becoming a therapist, I spent many years working in education, supporting children and young people through both academic and personal challenges. That experience reinforced something I had always believed, that when people feel genuinely heard, understood and accepted, they become capable of remarkable growth and change.

Today, I have the privilege of working with adults, young people and children from a wide range of backgrounds. Whether someone is experiencing anxiety, stress, trauma, low self-esteem, grief, burnout or relationship difficulties, I aim to provide a calm, compassionate and collaborative space where they can explore their experiences without judgement.

 

Louiza Leneghan
Louiza Leneghan conducting a therapy session with a client in a cosy, well-lit office space.

my approach to therapy

I don’t believe there is a one-size-fits-all approach to therapy. Every person brings their own experiences, strengths and challenges, so I tailor each session to the individual.

Some people benefit from having space to talk, reflect and make sense of what they are experiencing. Others prefer practical strategies, psychoeducation or more focused therapeutic techniques. You may also choose to include clinical hypnotherapy as part of the work.

Together, we’ll find an approach that feels right for you, working at a pace that feels safe and manageable.

You remain in control throughout. We will review how therapy is working for you and adapt the approach together.

 

HOW WE CAN WORK TOGETHER

Whether you’re looking for counselling, hypnotherapy or an integrated approach, we’ll work together to find the option that best meets your needs.

PSYCHOTHERAPEUTIC COUNSELLING

A supportive space to explore your thoughts, emotions, relationships and experiences, helping you develop greater understanding and new ways forward.

CLINICAL HYPNOTHERAPY

A focused therapeutic approach that uses relaxation, attention and suggestion to support changes in thoughts, feelings, behaviours and automatic responses.

INTEGRATED THERAPY

A flexible combination of counselling and clinical hypnotherapy, allowing us to draw from both approaches according to your needs, preferences and goals.