Lisa O'Sullivan
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This professional is available for new clients.
About me
Hello, I am Lisa and I provide a warm, safe and non-judgemental space for you to talk openly and freely as you wish, regardless of background or orientation. I am pluralistic in my approach and I work with a wide range of mental health issues, from generalised anxiety to relationship problems. Whether you are struggling with panic attacks or you are battling with low self esteem, I want to help you. Together we can explore the issue and find ways, that can help you move forward.
What Type of Counsellor am I?
My clients often say I make talking therapy feel easy, because they are comfortably able to share what is on their mind. Being a Pluralistic psychotherapist and hypnotherapist, means I work with all the therapy modalities and tailor therapy to you. I am not restricted in the techniques I can use in my client work. If you are coming to work on a specific goal, we can do that. If you need somewhere to offload and feel heard, I provide that space and time. If you don't know what you want to work on, but just feel lost, stuck, anxious or numb, we can explore this together to uncover what is going on for you. I am very much client led, so you are in charge of what is discussed in sessions. I sometimes set homework between sessions for reflection and provide knowledge, techniques and tools to empower you.
What to expect in your first session?
Sessions are relaxed and conversational. There is no pressure and the space is there to just talk. We can get to know to each other and see if we are the right fit. The first session is about information gathering for me, so I can understand what you need and want from therapy and how I can help you. But essentially its the first point for you to say what you are feeling.
How many sessions should I have?
I offer short term and long term therapy, weekly or fortnightly sessions. It very much depends on your preference. For therapy to have an impact, the recommended minimum number of sessions is between 6-8, normally on a weekly basis. However, I have seen clients on a longer term basis, for example over 12 months . This can be agreed in the first session but also, can be discussed at check in points along the way. There is no wrong or right way.
What can I help with?
I work with a wide range of mental health issues. Here are just a few examples; Generalised Anxiety disorder, Panic, Depression, Bereavement, Grief, Loss, Relationship problems, Motivation and many more. Some people can feel 'stuck' or 'lost' in their current situation and not able to pinpoint what the issue is. If this sounds like you, I can help and assist you to uncover the answers.
I believe every individual is their own expert and with the right support, everyone has the ability to change or work through issues they have, whether they are in the past, present or future. Finding the right therapist, is so important. Building a relationship with your therapist is the key to the success of counselling and for therapy to make a difference. Starting therapy can be a daunting prospect, but I can make that step feel less difficult. Whatever the issue you are facing right now, I want to help you. So, please reach out and we can take it from there!
Training, qualifications & experience
Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling Practice (Dip.Psy) (MNCPS Accred)
Qualified Hypnotherapist for online and face to face sessions. (Dip Hyp)
Experience working with a variety of client issues, from anxiety, panic, depression, bereavement, miscarriage, abuse, trauma, relationship issues, self esteem, motivation, racism, self-defeating behaviours and family issues.
Undertaken further training in Gender Diversity, Neurodiversity and
Working with survivors of relationships with Narcissistic Personality Disorder CPD
Internal family Systems or 'Parts' therapy CPD for working with Trauma, Anxiety, and Depression.
Member organisations
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Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
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Fees
£50.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Discount is given for booking session blocks of 6.
I also offer concession rates for low income and pensioners.
I offer a reduced rate for student counsellors at £30.00 per session.
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I currently have availability from 2pm to 8pm Monday - Thursday and afternoon slots till 5pm on Fridays. This will be increasing to more day time slots later in 2025.
