About me
Current availability: I have availability for remote sessions via Zoom or the phone, however my practice is currently full for face to face sessions.
Do you feel like you've never quite fitted in, no matter how hard you try? Like the world around you was built for someone else, and you're just trying to keep up? Maybe you've spent years trying to fit into spaces - school, work, relationships - that weren't designed for you. You've masked, edited yourself, or pushed your needs down to belong, but it's exhausting and you can't keep doing it.
You might have been told you're "too much," "too sensitive," or that your responses are a problem - when actually, you've been doing your best with what you've had. And that's brought you this far.
There's a different way forward, and it starts with finding someone who truly gets it. I work alongside people who feel like they don't quite fit - whether that's because you're neurodivergent (diagnosed, self-diagnosed, or just curious), part of the LGBTQIA+ community, living with the impact of trauma or abuse, or simply someone who's exhausted themselves trying to meet expectations that don't align with who you are. I'll support you to reconnect with your authentic self and find ways to live more congruently.
Hi, I'm Lisa
My pronouns are She/Her. I'm a humanistic, integrative counsellor and psychotherapist. I bring my full, authentic self to every session. Between us, we build a space where every part of you is welcome, including the parts you've never admitted to yourself, or that you've beaten yourself up about for years. There's no judgment here, no rush, and no parts that need to be hidden.
I work with adults who've reached breaking point, not because they're in crisis, but because they've exhausted themselves trying to be someone they're not. You've recognised the patterns, you know you want change, and you're ready to find a way of living that feels more like you.
How I work
My approach is deeply relational and holistic. The relationship we build together is where the healing happens, not through techniques or homework, but through experiencing what it's like to be fully yourself with another person. I work with the mind and body, gently supporting you to reconnect with yourself and what matters to you. There's no forcing, no agenda, we work with whatever comes into the room, at your pace.
I'm particularly passionate about working with people who feel like they've never quite 'fitted in', whether that's because you're neurodivergent (diagnosed, self-identified, or exploring), part of the LGBTQIA+ community, or living with the impact of trauma or abuse. I understand what it costs to move through a world that wasn't built for your experience.
You might come to therapy for support with:
- Anxiety, low mood, or a general sense of not feeling good enough
- Exploring your identity, including gender, sexuality or neuro divergence
- The impact of trauma or abuse - past or recent
- Feeling disconnected from yourself or others
- Difficulties in relationships, family dynamics or parenting
- Needing a safe place to talk, reflect, and be fully heard
My work is trauma-informed, sex-positive, body-inclusive, and disability-inclusive. I'm aware of how misogyny, heteronormativity, and neurotypical expectations shape our experiences, and I hold space for all of that without judgment. However you arrive, we'll work together in a way that feels supportive and right for you.
A bit more about me
Over the past few years, I've worked with adults across a range of settings, including abuse recovery services, educational environments, and within health and social care. I have extensive experience supporting people with ADHD and ASC, as well as those navigating complex mental health challenges.
I offer medium and long-term therapy, as I believe the most significant change comes from having the time to truly know yourself and be known. That said, we'll figure out together what works for you.
Clients tell me that after a few months, they're experiencing less anxiety, feeling more connected to themselves, or relating differently to the people in their life, often without us directly 'working on' those things. The change comes through the relationship we build between us.
Location & availability
I'm based at Edwinstowe House, which has free on-site parking and is accessible by public transport. Currently, I have availability for online or telephone sessions, offering flexibility and comfort from your own space, I am full for face to face sessions.
Sessions available Tuesday to Friday.
Ready to take the next step?
I offer a 15-minute phone or Zoom call so we can get a feel for whether working together feels like a good fit. There's no pressure, just a chance to connect and ask any questions you might have. This is also a chance for you to experience what it's like to talk with me, because the right therapeutic fit is at the heart of all the work we'll do.
You're welcome to get in touch by email. I look forward to hearing from you.
Training, qualifications & experience
- BSc (Hons) Humanistic and Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy - The Sherwood Psychotherapy Training Institute.
- Pre-Trial Therapy - The Bluestar Project
- Autism and Suicide Awareness
- Multilingualism, Mental Health and Psychological Therapy
- The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism
- Working with Triggers and Flashbacks
- Working with Trauma at a Time of Trauma
- Working with Trauma that has Become Stuck
- Dissociation and Dissociative Identity Disorder
- Counselling Young People: A Humanistic and Integrative Approach to Working with Young People (11 – 18)
- Pre-Trial Therapy Guidelines in Depth (New PTTG Published May 2022)
- The Trans Guide to Sexual Trauma
- Demystifying Trauma & Dissociation
- Women and Gambling Related Harm
- Dealing with Distress, working with Suicide and Self-harm
- Working with Dissociative Disorders in Clinical Practice
- Adult Attachment & Relationships Implications for Therapy
- Working Creatively with the Body
- Working with Relational Trauma and Disorganised Attachment
- Child Sexual Abuse Hope for Healing
- Working with Bereaved Clients
- Level 2 Award in Counselling Concepts
I am an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
I participate in monthly supervision with a BACP-accredited supervisor.
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.
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
I am committed to assisting cis, trans and non-binary people of all genders to explore their identity and discover their authentic selves.
My approach is trauma-informed, patriarchy-informed, sex-positive, and neuroaffirmative. I support body positivity, health at every size, and intuitive eating, offering an inclusive, compassionate space for healing and self-discovery.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£55.00 per session
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I have availability for new clients Tuesday to Friday, face to face at Edwinstowe House, via Zoom or Telephone.
