Ms. Louise Walshe
Westmeath/Roscommon/Offaly/Online
Counsellor
ICPHAA membership category: Accredited Counsellor · Location: Westmeath, Roscommon & Offaly · Consultations: Online & In-Person
About
My name is Louise Walshe, and I am a Counsellor with a commitment to supporting people affected by addiction. I believe everyone deserves to be treated with dignity, compassion, and respect, regardless of their circumstances or where they are in their recovery journey.
My work focuses on substance use, mental health, and the impact addiction can have on individuals, families, and communities. I recognise that behind every difficulty is a person with their own story, experiences, and hopes. For me, meaningful support begins with listening carefully, building trust, and helping people feel heard without fear of judgment.
Through my training in Addiction Studies, I have developed an understanding of how addiction can develop and influence mental, physical, and emotional well-being. This includes substance use and behavioral addictions, such as gambling and gaming. I value opportunities to raise awareness of these issues and encourage informed conversations about their effects.
My approach combines empathy with practical, evidence-based methods that support positive change and safer choices. I draw on communication, assessment, and supportive intervention skills, while remaining mindful of ethical responsibilities, professional boundaries, and the limits of my role.
I believe recovery is personal and that progress can look different for everyone. I aim to offer encouragement that respects each person's pace, preferences, and individual circumstances. Small steps can carry significant meaning, particularly when someone is facing uncertainty or finding it difficult to ask for help.
Above all, I want my work to reflect kindness, professionalism, and respect for lived experience. My aim is to support people in recognizing their strengths, exploring their choices, and developing hope for the future, while acknowledging the challenges they may face along the way. I see each supportive conversation as an opportunity to help someone feel less alone and more confident about seeking support.
Approach and services
I can offer a compassionate, respectful space where you can talk openly about concerns related to addiction, substance use, or their effects on your wellbeing and relationships. I will listen without judgment and take time to understand what matters to you, recognizing that everyone’s circumstances and experiences are different.
Together, we can explore the challenges you are facing and consider practical steps that may support positive change. This might include reflecting on patterns of behavior, identifying personal strengths, discussing safer choices, or considering what support could be helpful. You can set the pace and decide what feels manageable.
I can also help you build awareness of how addiction may affect emotional, mental, and physical wellbeing, as well as family and community life. My training in Addiction Studies includes substance-related and behavioral addictions, including gambling and gaming. I aim to approach these topics with sensitivity and respect for your lived experience.
My role is to provide supportive guidance within my training and professional boundaries. I do not judge, diagnose, or promise a particular outcome. Where a concern falls outside my role, I can encourage you to seek appropriate specialist or healthcare support.
Reaching out can feel difficult, but you do not have to have everything figured out before asking for help. We can begin with a conversation about what is happening for you and what you would like to change. My aim is to help you feel heard, recognize your options, and take steps towards support and wellbeing that feel right for you.
Counselling
Psychotherapy
Addiction Services & Recovery
Qualifications
ADiP Integrative CBT/REBT
Advanced Professional Diploma in Addiction Studies (ICPS College)
ASSIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training)
Advanced Professional Diploma in Clinical Psychology & Mental Health
Diploma in Counselling
Professional Diploma in Bereavement Loss & Grief
Professional Diploma in Traumatology & PTSD
Professional Diploma in Domestic Violence & Sexual Abuse
Areas of focus
General Counselling
Addiction
Bereavement
Domestic Violence & Sexual Abuse
Issues worked with
Addiction
Domestic Violence
Sexual Abuse
General Counselling
Practice locations
Offally
Westmeath
Online Consultations