I am Louise Rippon, I am the founder of Preziosa Therapia and the Community Counselling Service. My path into therapy was not born solely from textbooks or training rooms, but through lived experience, resilience, and a deep understanding of how emotional pain can shape people and families. My journey has been one of growth, reflection, and a genuine passion for helping others feel seen, heard, and supported.​​

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Before becoming a registered BACP therapist, I spent many years working in complex and emotionally demanding roles across mental health, criminal justice, homelessness, and community support services. This included leading a non-clinical out of hours mental health service, supporting individuals experiencing emotional distress, crisis, isolation, and vulnerability during some of their most difficult moments. I also worked within supported housing and criminal justice settings, where I saw first-hand how trauma, shame, adverse experiences, and unmet emotional needs can profoundly impact people’s lives and relationships.

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These experiences have deepened my understanding of the importance of compassionate, person-centred support and ultimately led me towards my integrative approach within counselling and use of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT). I have experience within a broad range of areas, including supporting individuals who have experienced complex trauma, including domestic abuse, sexual violence, and childhood trauma. This further strengthens my trauma-informed approach and reinforced the importance for me, to create safe, relational spaces where people feel genuinely heard, accepted, contained, and supported.

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Today, I am a trauma-informed therapist, EFT International Accredited Certified EFT Practitioner, and founder of Preziosa Therapia, I support children, young people, adults, and families both privately and through community programmes across the Isle of Wight.

 

Alongside online and outreach work, I now welcome clients into our private practice space within the iconic 18th century 'Red House' in Newport, Isle of Wight, famously recognised as the birthplace of Australia’s first Prime Minister, Edmund Barton.

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My work is grounded in authenticity, connection, and lived understanding, helping people move towards healing, emotional regulation, and lasting growth.​ I look forward to walking with you, on your journey.....​