About me
Hello and a warm welcome to my page. My name is Lisa Graham , my business name is (Lisa.Kalmkoach). I am a trusted , insured and fully qualified counsellor based in St Helens ,Merseyside. It doesn't matter where YOU are as I offer sessions face to face , on the phone and online. whatever works for you.
I work with adults who are struggling with a relationship , stuck in a feeling of constant anxiety , feeling stressed , burnt out , overworked. I often work with humans who are feeling lost , struggling with constant change or who are constantly holding themselves back due to low self esteem and low self worth.
I’ve often been described as approachable, genuine and relaxed in my way of working ,I pride myself on providing a down to earth yet professional service. You’ll meet the real me, human and ready to listen. I know how daunting it can feel to reach out for help, especially if you’re unsure what counselling will be like. My goal is to help you feel at ease, so we can work together at your pace and on your terms. Many of the people I have helped often say it fells a lot more relaxed and comfortable than they initially anticipated.
At this point maybe you have tried to solve how you are feeling yourself or maybe you have tried to talk to a friend or family member about it , however it might not have felt very helpful or maybe you held back the truth through fear of them judging you or perhaps they just agreed with everything you said which doesn't really help your problem. please know this is very common and one of the main reasons people like yourself reach out for counselling and to speak to someone completely impartial.
I know how difficult it feels trying to make sense of something yourself that is causing you a lot of pain , worry and distress. It keeps you awake at night , you replay conversations in your head , you carry this feeling with you to work , in the car, throughout day to day life , it plays like a constant loop in your mind, these feelings often result in physical symptoms.
You feel stuck in negative thoughts and your inner voice just isn't very kind to you , these thoughts stop you from doing things and enjoying life the way YOU really want too!
Maybe you find yourself questioning and doubting yourself , feeling guilty for saying "No" or feeling resentful for always saying "YES". You feel like a fragile version of yourself , lost , anxious , disconnected and shutting down emotionally. Help is at hand -
I offer counselling for many feelings , big and small ;
- Anxiety , overwhelm and burnout. The thoughts , the physical sensations feel to much and impact your day to day living.
- Relationship issues , this could be with yourself , low self worth , confidence , self esteem , or perhaps the relationship with your spouse , parents , other family member , friend, the boss at work or colleagues . I know full well the joy that relationships can bring and equally the pain , the heaviness , the worry and the emotional turmoil.
- Stress and work related stress. Often the changes in yourself are subtle, stress can creep in like a silent mist , before you know it your not feeling yourself , you've stopped doing all the things you usually enjoy and them small glimmers of joy seem further and further away.
- Depression and low mood or just not quite feeling like you.
- People pleasing and feeling guilty for saying " NO " or putting your own needs last and feeling resentment for always saying "YES " to others.
- Feeling broken or flawed, carrying blame and feeling not worthy.
- Not taking action on the things you want because you are scared or don't believe in yourself.
- Managing hormonal changes emotional and physical ( perimenopause / menopause ) for the flatness you have never felt before or perhaps the chronic feeling of anxiety you have never experienced for no apparent reason.
Through compassionate, confidential counselling, we can gently explore these feelings together, helping you build self-understanding, emotional resilience, and a kinder relationship with yourself. Patterns and new learning's will emerge that you will be able to take away with you for a lifetime.
I hold professional membership with the NCPS ( National counselling and psychotherapy society). I feel it is important to know this. I work ethically with the people I help and will always put you at the heart of the session together.
I am passionate about working with my clients in a flexible not one approach fits all way and that is the reason I trained as a pluralistic counsellor ,which involves a collaboration between therapist & client and uses a combination of various counselling skills, I work with my clients using CBT skills ( Cognitive Behavioural therapy) which focus's on the connection between thoughts, emotions, and behaviours, helping you develop practical strategies for change , Psychodynamic therapy is another skill I can support you with which explores how unconscious thoughts, past experiences, and early relationships shape emotions and behaviour , additionally Person-centred therapy which harnesses your natural self-healing process, Given the right relationship with the therapist.
I truly believe counselling provides the ripple effect for your world to feel a better place one therapy session at a time. Healing doesn't mean the damage never existed, it means the damage no longer controls your life. Allowing your story to be heard gently allows the darkness to soften and your light to brighten, you are not alone. Reach out Today to have your free 15 minute chat to see how our sessions together can help you.
Training, qualifications & experience
Before I qualified as a psychotherapist and counsellor I worked as a holistic therapist and a mental health coach for a global healthcare company, I have worked with 1000's of clients in a helping role during my career from all different walks of life with all different problems.
What you might really want to know is have I struggled , felt darkness , felt lost , loneliness, sadness , despair and anxiety , YES I have. I have felt guilty , the sort that has eaten me up from the inside , I have experienced shame and know very well its hidden layers of secrecy. I have felt emotions that sometimes I have not known how to describe or put into words. It has been my own life journey that has drawn me to this passionate purpose of helping others. I know with every cell in my body I was always meant to fulfil this helping role, despite it being a winding path
Throughout my whole working life which is over 2 decades now, I have worked in health and wellbeing related roles , I have professionally worked in fields of mental health / physical health and education for over 20 years.
My qualifications and continuous professional development ( CPD)
Chrysalis professional diploma in psychotherapeutic counselling practice - Accredited Registrant |Chrysalis diploma in counselling skills and theory |Chrysalis diploma in hypnotherapy | Chrysalis Diploma in counselling skills level 3 | Chrysalis diploma in hypnotherapy - Accredited Registrant |NCFE CACHE certificate in counselling skills level 2 | Trauma informed counsellor with certification| Diploma in inner child healing | CPD in guilt and shame | Mental health first aider x 2 MHFA ENGLAND | GTI Guild training professional standards for therapists | Management diploma | GTI Guild training – Ear candling and Indian head massage | First and second-degree Reiki | Diploma in Crystal therapy | Level 3 certificate in Learning and Development; 2016 | Level 3 Life Coaching diploma; 2016 | Level 2 equality and diversity 2016| Diploma in non medical nutrition | Level 2 exercise to music instructor | Level 2 gym instruction.
"Equally important , my pain , struggles and challenges have provided me with the most valuable lessons which has moulded and shaped the therapist I am Today ! "
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
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Block booking offers - To be discussed in FREE consultation.
6 sessions £330 - saving £30.00
10 sessions £ 530 - Saving £70.00
How do I work with you ?
Book a FREE 15 minute consultation, just provide your name , email and message. All consultations are either on the phone or via a safe and secure telehealth platform that I will share with you, no need to download any new software or apps, just a simple link to click.
During your consultation we will discuss what help and support you are looking for and how you would like to work together.
Face to Face
I do provide face to face sessions based in St Helens, Merseyside. I work from a private , safe and cosy therapy hub in St Helens town centre, which is easily accessible and has ample parking.
Online
The great news is I additionally work with many clients online too. I will send you a link after the FREE consultation via email and then every session you just click this same link. This telehealth platform is called Doxyme and is used by many healthcare professionals.
Phone
Equally if being on video is something you feel anxious about , don't worry , we can have your sessions on the phone. I have worked with 1000's of clients on the phone and in my experience you can still build that important therapeutic relationship and have the same therapeutic outcomes.
When I work
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Further information
Your safe space awaits.
No pressure , just a safe space to share the load in your own time.
I will be my truest Me , which will enable you too be your truest you. This will be a space were you can speak your truth and bring the feelings you've pushed down to the surface in a gentle way, in your time and at your pace.
In counselling, a safe space means more than just a comfortable room with cosy chairs , it's about creating an environment where you feel truly seen, heard, and accepted without fear of judgment.
It is a space of Emotional safety, Confidentiality, Trust and free from judgement .
When YOU feel safe, You're more likely to explore your experiences deeply, take emotional risks, and work through challenges honestly.
