About me
A gentle space to begin
Whether you're struggling with anxiety, self-esteem, boundaries, relationships - or feeling lost, low, stuck, or overwhelmed - I offer a space that's gentle, confidential, and emotionally safe.
Who I am
I’m Lisa — a counsellor offering online therapy across the UK and in-person from Grimsby, DN32. I’m an NCPS Accredited Registrant and Registered Member of the BACP, committed to safe, ethical, and compassionate practice.
How I work
My approach is rooted in person‑centred values, offering a warm, attuned space where you can explore whatever feels heavy, confusing or hard to put into words. I work with sensitivity to the quieter, often unspoken experiences that sit beneath anxiety, low mood, shame, grief and relational strain.
Alongside this foundation, I draw from ACT‑informed principles, supporting you to relate differently to difficult thoughts and emotions, reconnect with your personal values, and gently move toward what matters most in your life. This blends naturally with my way of working: spacious, collaborative and responsive to your pace.
If words don’t come easily, you’re welcome to express yourself in whatever way feels right — through art, music, movement or silence. When helpful, I offer gentle ways to slow down and tune into what’s happening beneath the surface, always guided by what feels supportive for you.
What to expect in sessions
Therapy sessions offer a confidential space that’s entirely yours - free from judgement, pressure, or expectation. I won’t direct the conversation. Instead, I’ll be led by you - by what feels important, what feels difficult, and what feels ready to be spoken. There’s no right way to begin and no need to prepare. You’re welcome to arrive exactly as you are.
I provide a safe, respectful environment where you feel genuinely heard. I may gently reflect observations that seem helpful, always with care and sensitivity, to support you in making sense of your experience. By being fully present and responsive to what you’re feeling and expressing, I support you in exploring your thoughts and emotions at your pace.
This collaborative process can foster greater self-awareness, emotional clarity, and the potential for meaningful, positive change.
What we might explore
I can support you with the emotional layers that often sit beneath anxiety, low mood, grief, and relational difficulties. I work gently with shame, guilt, and low self-esteem - and the deeper emotional experiences they often protect. Together, we explore these places with empathy, acceptance, and authenticity.
What clients say
These reflections are shared with permission, offering a glimpse into how therapy with me can feel.
“I felt so relaxed and safe. I was struggling with my feelings, and you helped me put them into perspective. Afterwards, I felt a weight lifted. It’s like you had a magic wand.”
“Lisa created a space where I felt completely safe to open up and be honest about what I was feeling. She’s helped me understand my emotions, work through my trauma, and start to see myself with more kindness and hope.”
“What I appreciate most about Lisa is her genuine care - she listens without judgement and always seems to know how to guide me forward.”
Practicalities
Sessions are available online via Microsoft Teams or in-person from central Grimsby, with evening and weekend appointments. I’m available:
Monday to Friday: 4:00pm – 9:00pm
Saturdays: 12:00pm – 5:00pm
Curious to learn more or ready to begin?
If you’d like to find out more, you’re warmly invited to visit my website, or contact me directly by email or WhatsApp. You can book a free introductory call on my website, or simply click the 'Book intro call' button at the top of this profile.
Introductory sessions are a gentle invitation to connect, offered by telephone or video call. It’s a space for you to ask questions, share what’s bringing you to counselling, and get a feel for how I work. There’s no pressure to commit - just time to explore whether working together feels right for you.
We won’t go deep into your story here. Instead, we’ll focus on what matters to you now, what you’re hoping for, and how I might support you. Whether you’re feeling uncertain, curious, or ready to start therapy, this session is yours - to arrive as you are and to be met with warmth, respect, and care.
I can’t wait to meet you.
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications and training
- BA (Hons) Counselling - First Class
- FdA Counselling Studies - Distinction
- Safeguarding Adults
- Mental Health First Aid
- ACT Immersion (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)
- Enhanced DBS
Professional standards
I’m an NCPS Accredited Registrant and Registered Member of the BACP, committed to safe, ethical, and compassionate practice.
Community and compassion
Alongside my private practice, I volunteer as a counsellor with two local charities - supporting unpaid carers and individuals facing homelessness.
I’m also a mother, carer, and home educator, which continues to shape my understanding of emotional resilience, relational dynamics, and the complexity of everyday life.
Lived experience
I bring lived experience of pain, trauma, and mental health challenges - and I hold this with care, humility, and professional boundaries.
These experiences inform my practice with empathy and authenticity, helping me meet clients with genuine understanding and emotional safety.
Clinical experience
My experience includes working with anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem in NHS Talking Therapies, and supporting clients navigating chronic illness, substance use, trauma, relationship difficulties, and grief.
Therapeutic interests
As well as meditation and mindfulness, I have a particular interest in inner child work and the ways early experiences shape how we relate to ourselves and others. I am also trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
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.
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.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
£45.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Introductory call - £0.00
Individual 60-minute session - £45.00
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Further information
My practice is grounded in emotional safety, authenticity, and gentle pacing. I work relationally, with deep respect for your autonomy and lived experience. There’s no pressure to “fix” or “perform” - just space to explore what’s true for you.
Evening and weekend appointments offer flexibility beyond traditional hours. Secure online video sessions mean you can attend from anywhere in the UK, or join me in-person at my practice in central Grimsby.
