Lisa Howard

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Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist MPsych Psych
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St Albans AL1
Limited availability
Limited availability

This professional is accepting new clients but may have a waitlist. Please enquire with them directly to discuss availability.

About me

Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist qualified for over twenty years working in the NHS and private practice. 

I work with children, adolescents, parents/carers and adults treating a variety of conditions including: -

  • Anxieties
  • Depression
  • PTSD
  • Trauma (single and multiple)
  • Abuse
  • Anger
  • Stress
  • Self-harm
  • Phobias
  • Eating disorders
  • School refusal
  • Behavioural challenges
  • Post adoption
  • Neurodiverse conditions

My specialist interest is with adolescence and parent/carer work.

Training, qualifications & experience

Fully Qualified (ACP) Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist

Fully Qualified EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) Therapist

For over 20 years I worked in CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service) in the NHS working with children, adolescent, parents and carers presenting with a wide range of difficulties. Offering short and long term work.

I am registered with Post Adoption Teams offering support to young people and their families.

I work with young people up to the age of 25.

In the past I have been a Visiting Lecturer at leading Universities and remain a clinical supervisor for trainee and newly qualified psychotherapists.

Member organisations

ACP
Association of Child Psychotherapists (ACP)

The ACP is the registering body for NHS trained Child and Adolescent Psychotherapists. ACP members undergo a minimum 6 year training; two years at Masters level then 4 years full-time clinical in the NHS qualifying in a Doctorate Level course. Full members are able to work with neonates, mothers & babies, parents & toddlers, primary school age children & adolescents. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.

Accredited register membership

Association of Child Psychotherapists
Accredited Register Scheme

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.

Association of Child Psychotherapists

Fees

£90.00 per session
Free initial telephone session

Health Insurance/EAP

  • Aviva
  • Axa Health
  • Vitality
  • Cigna
  • WPA

Additional information

I am registered with several private health companies.

Please note, I am NOT registered with BUPA.

When I work

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11 London Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 1LA

St Albans Medical Centre, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 1LA

Type of session

In person
Online

Types of client

Children (0-12)
Young people (13-17)
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Families

Key details

DBS check

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Online platforms

Microsoft Teams
Zoom

Supervision

In person
Online

I can offer regular clinical supervision for psychoanalytic and psycho-dynamic therapists - both trainees and qualified therapists.

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