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 Hi, I'm Lisa and I am a qualified Psychotherapeutic counsellor, life coach and Reiki practitioner. I have been working within mental and emotional health for over 10 years.  I am a person-centred counsellor which means you are at the centre of any work that we do together.  I have done various extra training, which enables me to add various tools and techniques from other modalities to my work.  

 I am passionate about providing a therapeutic experience that is tailored to each individual client and their unique needs, recognising that no two healing journeys are the same. I believe in creating a safe, supportive, and flexible space where sessions can be adapted to suit each person’s experiences, goals, and preferences. I have a particular interest in understanding how trauma affects both the mind and the body, which is why I am currently studying somatic therapy for complex trauma. This deeper understanding allows me to explore how trauma can be held within the nervous system and physical body, helping clients reconnect with themselves in a gentle and compassionate way. My aim is to offer a holistic and personalised approach that supports emotional healing, self-awareness, nervous system regulation, and lasting personal growth.  

My previous roles include lead counsellor where I managed the counselling service for a local charity. I have also worked as crisis café lead for another charity, where I ran a 'walk in' crisis service. I have experienced working in a secondary school as a wellbeing and mental health support officer, supporting students with their emotional and mental health.  

I can offer short or long term counselling and packages tailored to suit you.  My therapy room is based at home in a cosy and calming garden room. I offer Ecotherapy which is a form of counselling that takes place outside, either sitting in a quiet spot or 'walking and talking'. This is a great opportunity to embrace the outdoors or connect with nature whilst having your counselling. For some it may also take the pressure off sitting face to face with their counsellor.    

• Somatic Therapy for Complex Trauma (ongoing)
• Trauma Informed Counselling (2026)
• Life Coaching Diploma (2024)
• Journal Therapy Facilitator (2024)
• CPCAB Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling (2016)
• CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (2014)
• CPCAB Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies (2012)
• CPCAB Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills (2011)
• CPCAB Level 2 Award in Introduction to Counselling Skills (2010)

• Crystal Reiki (2024)
• Reiki Level 2 (2024)
• Reiki Level 1 (2023)
• Introduction to life Coaching (2023)
• Ecotherapy: Walk and Talk (2023)
• Certificate in online and telephone counselling (2023)
• Introduction to self-harm (2021)
• Mental Health and wellbeing in adolescence (2021)
• Prevent training (2020)
• Psychological Distress in young adults (2020)
• Alcohol and Drug awareness (2018)
• Understanding attachment Theory (2018)
• Trauma Training (2017)
• Loss and Bereavement Awareness  (2017)
• Working with victims of sexual abuse-unlocking, understanding & empowering (2016)
• Finding the real self - Working with narcissistic and borderline presentations (2016)
• Trauma, Dissociation & Recovery (2016)
• Understanding the impact of sexual trauma, victim responses and the perceptions of sexual offenders (2016)