Lisa Gibson
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About me
When life feels overwhelming we can be surrounded by people yet feel so alone and disconnected from ourselves and the world. We may have lost sense of who we are, be burdened by guilt or shame, find it difficult to regulate our emotions, struggle with relationships or feel labelled, judged, unseen and unheard. Counselling can help. It helps us make sense of our feelings and emotions, gaining sight of what we cannot see or hear.
Speaking from experience reaching out can feel extremely daunting especially when we're at our most vulnerable and I acknowledge courage in those that do. I'm here to walk with you right from that moment, whatever you may bring. I listen, really listen with an open heart and hold on to what you bring with respect.
My approach is gentle, accepting and compassionate, working with you to find your own way of reconnecting with yourself and the world.
I am a qualified and experienced counsellor with person centred theory underpinning my practice. However, I like to work integratively drawing on techniques from additional training within trauma and attachment. I recognise that no two individuals are the same, so it's important to work collaboratively at your pace. There is never any pressure to talk, sometimes just being might be all we need in those moments.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Graduate Skills Diploma in Counselling & Psychotherapy - University of Salford
- PG Dip. Counselling and Psychotherapy - University of Salford
- Online & Telephone Counselling Diploma - 80 hrs - Counselling Tutor
- Certificate in Trauma Informed Practice - The Link Centre
Member organisations
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
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
Further information
The relationship between client and counsellor is fundamental to the therapeutic process so I encourage an initial free 15-20 min conversation by phone. During this conversation, we will both have the opportunity to explore if we feel comfortable working with each other and I can assess whether my approach is appropriate to support your therapy needs.
I work with adults 18+ and currently offer online or telephone sessions.
