Therapeutic approaches

HOW I WORK

Humanistic therapy

In humanistic therapy, the emphasis is on a trusting and equal relationship to support you in the journey to know yourself, learn to trust yourself so you can separate and let go of ideas from others that may have become internalised. In this process, you can grow in confidence and potential.

PG Diploma Therapeutic Counselling

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)

In CBT, we work together to consider unhelpful thoughts and the interconnection with feelings and behaviours. By challenging difficult thoughts and trying different actions, we can change perspectives and feelings.

PG Diploma in CBT

Psychodynamic therapy

Learning to understanding the unconscious meanings and motivations behind problem behaviours and relationships including our relationship with self is central to this approach. In exploring how the presenting past can impact us we can increase self awareness and change can happen.

PG Diploma Therapeutic Counselling

Eye movement desensitisation & reprocessing (EMDR)

Disturbing memories and trauma from adverse life events can become trapped in emotional loops inside our nervous systems. EMDR works to release these experiences and strengthens our abilities to function in the present.

EMDR Europe Accredited Training

THERAPY SERVICES

Individual therapy

Individual therapy can help anyone that is going through personal, emotional or mental health difficulties. Anxiety, depression, panic attacks, lack of confidence, trauma, abuse, relationship or family problems, loss of a loved one. These are just some of the reasons people access counselling. I offer a safe therapeutic space to be yourself, be heard and work through challenges.

£60 per session

THERAPY SERVICES

Couples counselling

Relationships are dynamic and move with us through the tide of times - or they don't. If you are experiencing stuckness, conflict or the challenge of new circumstances such as loss of a job, death of a loved one, a new baby, trying to get pregnant, a partner's other romantic relationships - present or past or anything else that is causing you to have difficulty moving forward and looking forward together, please call me.

£80 per session

THERAPY SERVICES

Counselling for young people

Children and young people can be receptive to talking about what is happening for them. But I also offer the option of creative work. This works particularly well for younger ones. Children learn and process their emotions through play so having choices of drawing, board games, play dough, clay, puppets, sand tray and other activities can help to connect with their feelings and work through them in safely using imagination and metaphor.

From £50 per session

Client F

'I am happy to recommend Lisa as a great professional with an impressive background in the field of therapy, an emphatic and kind person. I've been working with her for the past year and she has provided me with all the support I needed to tackle all the matters I needed to, while helping and guiding me through the process of healing my childhood trauma and understand and coping with my chronic illness.’

Client H

‘I have found Lisa to be a calm, considerate and patient therapist. She has really helped me to rationalise my thoughts and see the bigger picture. I have certainly learnt how to think through decisions in life without worrying about the reactions of those close to me. She is very skilled at helping you to recognise your own strengths and abilities. I am really enjoying my journey and I would highly recommend her in all aspects.’

Happy clients

TESTIMONIALS

In crisis?

Emergency contacts

If you are in crisis, despair and feel you may harm yourself or others, please contact:

Samaritans tel: 116 123 NHS Direct tel: 111

Or if under 18 contact: Childline tel: 0800 1111

Older adults can contact: Silverline tel: 0800 4 7 80 90

In an emergency dial 999 or visit your nearest Accident & Emergency department at your local hospital.

Make you matter

How can counselling help?

Through working together, I can help you to help yourself to make choices and changes, find acceptance and manage your life.

Investing time and energy in yourself could be the most powerful decision you make. It could help you see yourself and your world with a new perspective and give you the tools to make changes, get in touch with your feelings and become empowered.

Referrals: I accept referrals from other healthcare professionals, psychotherapists and counsellors and also refer clients on to other practitioners.

I am affiliated/approved to work with the following insurance companies: Aetna Global Benefits, Aviva, Bupa, Vitality Health.

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