Lisa Ward
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About me
I understand how much courage it can take to make those first steps towards seeking help when life feels overwhelming. Therapy for some people can be life changing and to be part of their journey is extremely rewarding.
I work from a person-centred base and integrate other models of therapy into my practice if this is helpful for the client. Sessions are tailored to each individual’s needs, and the sessions are led by the client and at their pace.
I offer a safe and confidential space for you to explore and try to make sense of your thoughts and feelings and provide a non-judgmental, warm, and caring environment for you to try to find a way forward. I will show you value and acceptance, along with honesty and empathy and have your best interests at heart by working professionally and ethically.
I’ve always had an interest in health, wellbeing and helping others, which Is what lead me on the path to become a therapist. I love learning about how our minds work and I am passionate about helping others with their mental health issues. I have a particular interest in stress and sleep issues and the impact that can have on our physical and mental health. I am passionate about working within mental health, and it would be a privilege to share your journey with you.
How does counselling support your mental health?
I feel that counselling plays a vital role in supporting your mental health by providing you with a safe and confidential space to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences.
Through regular sessions, I support you to gain self-awareness, identify, and try to understand the root causes of your struggles and develop effective coping strategies. I encourage self-reflection and self-care to help empower you to make positive changes, enhance your resilience, and to manage and understand your emotions. I provide you with support while you try to understand what might be going on for you and try to find a way forward.
Overall, counselling serves as a valuable resource for individuals seeking emotional support, personal growth, and the restoration of mental well-being.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have experience working with a variety of client issues from mild to complex including but not limited to, Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Sleep problems, Anger, Trauma, Relationship issues, communication, Self-esteem and Confidence. I also have experience providing wellbeing support & therapy for businesses.
I offer face to face and online counselling to adults and couples and young people age 16+
I am a qualified counsellor and have a BA Hons degree in counselling and a diploma in couples therapy. I have additional training and CPD hours in a number of areas which I continually access to update my knowledge.
Qualifications & Training/CPD
- BA (Honours) degree in Counselling
- FDA Counselling studies
- Couples and family therapy diploma
- CBT Diploma
- The Inside of Autism by Kieran Rose
- Lego Therapy
- Level 2 Safeguarding everyone
- Coercive control awareness
- Domestic abuse training
- Gender training
- Understanding & supporting children & young people impacted by trauma
- Anxiety Awareness
- Eating disorder awareness
- Menopause awareness
- Trauma informed training
I am a member of the NCS - National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society. I am fully insured and work professionally and ethically.
What does this mean?
The NCS provides the rules and conduct that govern professionals and help to ensure that clients are protected from harm by counsellors/therapists/practitioners etc.
My registration number is NCS23-03070.
I am also ICO registered which ensures your data is stored under GDPA.
Member organisations
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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.
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.
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.
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Fees
£30.00 - £50.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
- Adults £40
- Couples £50
- Young people (16+) £40
- Students £30
