About Louise Anderson
Our Founder
Compassionate care for your whole self.
At Cognisance, we believe that true wellbeing comes from addressing the mind and body together. Louise founded Cognisance to support people with pain, mental health, cognition and confidence - helping them move forward with strength, clarity and hope.
About
Louise
Anderson
Founder of Cognisance
Louise Anderson (GMBPSS, RCOT, MSci, MSc, BSc, BA,BSc Hons) is the founder of Cognisance and brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to her practice. With a strong commitment to helping people with pain, mental health, cognition and everyday functioning, Louise's approach is rooted in her extensive academic background and diverse professional experience.
Prior to leading Cognisance, Louise worked within the NHS, specialising in Post Viral Syndrome. Her interest in pain management began at Oxford University Hospital Trust, where she specialised in delivering radiotherapy for cancer treatment. It was here that Louise first Integrated psychological approaches as an essential art of supporting people with cancer-related pain, an approach she continues to develop and refine at Cognisance
MSci in Radiotherapy and
Oncology with Distinction
Qualifications & Training
MSc in Counselling Studies,University of Edinburgh
BSc General Science, study in Neuroscience and Psychology, University of St Andrews
BSc Hons in Occupational Therapy,University of Worcester
Specialised training with the Oxford Mindfulness Centre,University of Oxford
