Lisa Ruxton

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About me

I offer Psychoanalytic psychotherapy to adults aged 18 and over. This in-depth form of talking therapy focuses on understanding emotional difficulties, and the patterns in how we relate to ourselves, our situations and others. 

I have over 20 years clinical experience across the NHS and private practice where I continue to work part-time.  I work with people experiencing a wide range of emotional, relational and health-related difficulties, including stress, anxiety, depression, life transitions, loss, and concerns related to sexual health and well-being .

The therapy I provide is exploratory and less structured than short-term skills-based or solution-focused approaches.  It focuses on developing greater and a deeper understanding of yourself, including patterns in thoughts, feelings and relationships, and how these have developed over time.   

It may suit people who feel stuck in long-standing or repeated difficulties, as well as those dealing with sudden or recent events that feel hard to make sense of or adjust to.  

The therapy is open-ended, with no fixed number of sessions, allowing it to develop at its own pace.  Sessions are held weekly at a regular, agreed time.  Alongside longer term-work, I also offer short-term focused therapy where this is appropriate for a specific issue or goal.  

If you would like to explore whether this way of working might be right for you or would like to know more, you are welcome to get in touch with me by email.  An initial session can be arranged to think together about whether this approach is suitable for what you are looking for, and how it feels to meet and work together. 

Email here.  Please include your name, age, location, and contact details, along with what brings you to therapy and whether seeking online or in-person sessions.

Thank you

Lisa 

* Availability: June 2026.  Sessions are available on Mondays and Thursdays, either face-to-face or online.  Evening sessions are offered online only. *

Training, qualifications & experience

UKCP accredited Psychotherapist

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UK Council for Psychotherapy
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Fees

£65.00 per session

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Water Lane, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7

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Lisa Ruxton
Lisa Ruxton