About me
Hello and welcome! I'm Lisa and I hope that by reading my profile you'll gain a sense of who I am, how I work and how I could support you.
Looking for a counsellor can feel like a big step and finding someone you feel comfortable with is important. I believe that every person's story is unique and counselling should reflect that - we will work together to tailor the session to your unique needs.
I specialise in supporting teenagers (12+) and adults experiencing anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, low self-worth and neurodivergent challenges. My core areas of expertise include trauma recovery and supporting individuals with Neurodivergence including Autism and ADHD.
I'm an experienced counsellor with over 10 years' counselling experience and more than 15 years supporting children, young people and adults through some of life's most challenging circumstances. I bring both professional expertise and genuine understanding to my practice which is based in the beautiful surroundings of The Cleve in Wellington, Somerset.
Many of my clients begin counselling feeling overwhelmed, disconnected or uncertain about how to move forward. They have spent years coping alone, questioning themselves, emotionally exhausted and stuck in patterns that no longer make sense.
Through our work together they often develop greater self-awareness, make sense of and heal from past experiences; are able to process difficult emotions, build self-compassion, confidence, resilience and clarity, enabling them to make choices that feel more aligned with who they are and how they want to live.
Past clients have described their experience to be transformative and life-changing where something just ‘clicks,' helping to have a deeper understanding of themselves and an increased ability to cope with life’s challenges.
How I work
My own experiences has given me a deeper understanding of how challenging life can feel when we are struggling to understand ourselves, our emotions or the impact of difficult experiences. This has shaped the way I work as a counsellor and the importance I place on working alongside you as I believe that healing, self acceptance and changes happen when people feel safe, accepted and understood.
My approach is warm, down-to-earth and compassionate. Clients often describe me as supportive and easy to talk to. As an Integrative counsellor I draw from a range of therapeutic approaches to meet your individual needs. I also draw on my breadth of personal and professional experiences' to support you. These experiences' have given me a deeper understanding of the challenges people face and have shaped my compassionate, trauma informed approach to counselling.
Who I work with
I have particular experience supporting teenagers (aged 12+) and adults with:
- Anxiety and ongoing worry
- Low mood, depression or emotional numbness
- Low self-esteem and self-doubt
- The impact of trauma, PTSD or difficult past experiences including abuse
- Grief and loss (bereavement and other significant life changes)
- Neurodivergence (including autism and ADHD), especially where this relates to overwhelm, identity or feeling misunderstood
- Complex family relationships including difficulties with boundaries, communication or repeated patterns
- Stress and emotional overwhelm
- Relationship difficulties and attachment patterns
Your therapy, your pace
You are at the centre of the work we do together. We will work at a pace that feels manageable for you and sessions can be adapted depending on what you need at the time.
Sessions are for one hour and are available ideally on a weekly basis, either online or from my therapy room at The Cleve in Wellington, Somerset.
Taking the next step
You may be here for yourself, or you may be a parent or carer looking for support for a teenager (aged 12+) who is struggling emotionally.
I offer a free 20-30 minute Initial Assessment to ensure we are a good fit.
If you decide to continue this first session also helps us begin to build a picture of your needs which we can return to as therapy progresses.
Standard sessions: £60 per hour (in person or online via Google Meets).
Limited lower fee rate sessions starting from £45 for students/ low income, (please make me aware when you enquire as spaces are limited)
If you would like to find out more then please get in touch. I look forward to hearing from you.
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications and Clinical Placements
- AIM Level 4 in Counselling Practice
- Taunton Counselling Services (2016- 2022) - Affordable counselling services to adults
- In Charley's Memory (2022-2023) - Affordable counselling services to young people and adults
Personal and Professional Experiences
My counselling practice is underpinned by over 10 years of experience as an Integrative Counsellor and more than 15 years working in supportive roles with children, young people and adults. This extensive background has given me a deep understanding of the impact that difficult life experiences can have and informs the compassionate and client-centred approach I bring to my work.
Before establishing Snowdrop Counselling Services in 2023, I worked with children in foster care, young people with additional needs and adults with autism and complex behavioural needs. These experiences have given me a deeper understanding of how adversity, trauma, loss and life transitions can shape the way we see ourselves and the world around us.
Alongside my professional experience, I also bring lived experience of overcoming adversity. Earlier in my life I experienced being in care, periods of significant hardship and the challenges that can come with navigating loss, trauma and mental health difficulties such as depression While everyone's experiences are unique I understand what it can feel like when life takes an unexpected turn and you're left trying to find your way forward.
Having experienced support myself I know how important it is to feel genuinely heard, accepted and understood. I also believe that by bringing my authentic self into the therapeutic relationship helps create a space where people feel safe to be themselves too. My clients often describe valuing my warm, honest and down-to-earth approach.
My journey has been shaped by both personal and professional experiences, alongside formal counselling training. These have strengthened my belief that meaningful change is possible even when things feel overwhelming or uncertain.
By sharing a little of my story I hope you feel reassured that, whatever has brought you to counselling, we can work together to help you build resilience and find a way forward that feels right for you.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
£60.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Free 20-30 minute Initial Assessment to ensure we are a good fit.
Standard one-to-one session: £60 per hour (in person or online via Google Meets).
Student and low income rates available starting from £45 (please make me aware when you enquire as spaces are limited)
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Further information
Here are a few FAQ's that clients have asked:
Q: What happens during the free initial assessment?
A: It is a relaxed informal 20–30 minute chat in person or online. We will discuss what brings you to counselling and what you would like to achieve helping us decide if we are a good fit to work together.
Q: How long does a standard session last, what is the cost and does it need to be weekly?
A: Sessions are 1 hour long and cost £60. I also offer concession rates starting from £45 for students and individuals on a low income subject to slot availability.
Sessions are typically weekly especially at the beginning. I'm flexible, having done shift work all my working life I understand that the sessions may need to be flexible and I will do my best to accommodate you.
Q: Do you offer online counselling?
A: Yes. I offer secure, confidential online therapy sessions via Google Meets. This is a great highly accessible alternative if you live outside Somerset or find traveling difficult.
Q: Is your Wellington room accessible for those with limited mobility?
A: The room is set in beautiful and tranquil surroundings of a historic building and offers free parking. However, because it is an older building, it unfortunately has no lift and limited mobility access. If stairs present a barrier I am very happy to work with you online instead.
Q: How many sessions will I need?
A: There is no set number of sessions. Every person is completely unique so you are entirely in control of how long you want to continue. When you feel ready to finish we will map out a supportive ending together.
Q: What is your professional experience background?
A: I am fully qualified, insured and accredited with the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). I hold an Enhanced DBS certificate and have over 10 years of clinical counselling experience alongside more than 15 years of hands-on support work in neurodivergence, care-experienced youth and trauma recovery.
