Lisa Waterhouse BSc (Hons) Adv. Dip Registered MBACP/UKCP

About me

Hello and welcome!

At times life can feel overwhelming, fragmented or uncertain. If our daily lives become defined by experiences of depression, anxiety, loss, conflict or feelings such as despair, sadness and hopelessness, it can seem too much to deal with alone. Perhaps you are suffering as a result of a trauma in your life and are struggling to cope with painful and distressing feelings. Maybe you feel stuck in a relationship or are struggling to cope with negative, or intrusive thoughts. You might feel you've lost your sense of enthusiasm, joy and pleasure in life and find yourself at a place where you wonder if there is a way forward.

Counselling offers a confidential and non judgemental space to help you understand and work through your difficulties so you can move forward and overcome issues you may feel are holding you back. Everyone has their own unique therapeutic journey and whatever brings you to counselling, we will work together creating a space for self-awareness, discovery, and change.

I am a qualified and registered Integrative Psychotherapeutic Counsellor. ​​I place a strong emphasis on establishing a working relationship that is respectful, honest, genuine and trustworthy as I believe the quality of the therapeutic relationship is fundamental to the process of change. One of my core beliefs as a therapist is the human capacity for growth and that clients of all backgrounds, identities and lifestyles can grow to trust and believe in their own gifts and unique perspectives. I believe that understanding, knowing and believing in who we are as individuals can help us to live bravely in our own skin and live the lives we want.I would be honoured to share this deeply personal and unique journey with you.

Integrative counselling uses several models or methods of counselling in a way which can be tailored to suit the individual client. You are unique, and what would work well for you is not necessarily what would work for other people. My approach draws from Psychodynamic therapy as I believe that it can be important to understand the reasons behind the issues that bring you to counselling which are often rooted in the past. It can help us to understand the ways we think and act in the present, and to be able to make real and lasting changes in our lives. Depending on your needs, I also integrate a variety of other approaches including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Transactional Analysis, Gestalt and Mindfulness-based interventions.

If your problems are shared with your partner, you may want to consider couples counselling. Relationships can provide us with some of life’s greatest joy and fulfilment, until they start to break down. Conflict is inevitable in relationships, but when we experience difficulties, we can feel sad, frustrated, lonely or depressed and might struggle with low self esteem. If your relationship is in a difficult place, counselling can help you to move through your difficulties and conflict to improve your current relationship or manage a separation. You are welcome whether you are married, living together, separated, divorced or single and whatever your sexual orientation or identity.

Sessions are usually weekly and last for 50 minutes. My therapy room is a calm, quiet and comfortable room, with plenty of parking space available.

I have an enhanced DBS certificate and I am fully insured.

Please note: I don't currently work with children.


Client testimonials

"I thought change in my life was impossible. I have learned a great deal about myself and have a clearer understanding of my situation. Lisa is a great listener and I have been able to let off steam, which has really helped. My life is already very different now."

"I came to counselling to stop feeling so depressed and overthinking everything, but I have got much more. I have begun to develop a sense of who I am, and have more confidence to be myself, which is something I've never had. I'm now able to begin to get on with my life and do things I didn't think I would be able to."

"Counselling has been such a support through a very difficult time in my life. It helps just knowing someone understands how you feel and is there for you. It really helped me get through this and has changed my approach to life."

"Lisa is perceptive and caring. She doesn't  tell you what to do, but encourages you to find your own way. I've had CBT before but coming to Lisa for counselling has been a good space to come to talk about what is really bothering me and helped me take into account things I couldn't see before. I can understand my emotions now and how I feel. It has made a huge difference, especially being able to cope and manage better."